If you haven’t heard about Pokémon Go, you’ve probably been living under a rock. What is it about this game that sends full grown adults (as well as kids) wandering through parks, across neighboring lawns and sometimes even into traffic? It all started when Google acquired a little startup called Keyhole. From the Google /…
DetailsWhen an MIT professor bought an ordinary home on an ordinary street in Lexington, MA, his gardening project began. But it wasn’t as satisfying as he’d hoped. Unhappy with the structural barrier between the green plant life and the living space inside the home, he hired Merge Architects to give it a comprehensive makeover. The…
DetailsNo matter the season, people will find a reason to complain about the weather. In winter, frigid temperatures can make your bones rattle. And in summer, the sweltering heat makes it hard to even breathe. Winter’s chill is hard to manage without adding heat in the form of a central heating system. But as for…
DetailsDesign is so much more than merely creating a space where all of the necessary components fit. Humans react to and interact with the built environment in predictable ways, which places a specific burden on the designer. Get it wrong, and even the most beautiful space can feel unwelcoming and reduce productivity. That’s where brain…
DetailsIf you could add a swath of color to any city, which city and color would you choose? Color has long been known to have a psychological effect. For example, you’ll probably never see vibrant red walls in a modern hospital. But red is a stimulating color that’s often used in restaurants. Color holds a…
DetailsThey’ve come an awfully long way. With so much activity and the fact that it’s the very heart of most homes, it’s hard to imagine how bare-bones kitchens used to be. The early 1900s saw the rise of the Hoosier cabinet, and that was a game changer. From there, a humble space became more efficient…
DetailsUgly blight, or vital community? You’ve certainly seen it, and maybe even experienced it. The snobbery that’s directed at suburban life has had its heyday with ample support from numerous directions. There has been no reason to consider the ‘burbs as anything besides a cultural wasteland where carbon emissions grow like so many carefully curated…
DetailsLeadership, creativity and innovation rule the 2017 AIAWLS summit. The 2017 American Institute of Architects Women’s Leadership Summit (AIAWLS) will be here before you know it. The 2-day Creating Tailwinds conference is scheduled for September 14-17 of next year in Washington DC. Here’s what’s happening now. Speaker Proposals are Now Open but Act Quickly As…
DetailsRepurposing can bring a small town or a single building back to life again. There’s something about a comeback kid that can make even the most stoic of people stand up and cheer. It’s no wonder so many talented architects take on revitalization projects. It’s difficult work, in some ways much more difficult than a…
DetailsSometimes a crossroads leads to a brand new rewarding career. If you’ve thought about changing careers or just taking on a side project, you’re not alone. Architecture is a demanding job, often with long hours, and the skill set is versatile. That’s a good foundation for branching out into something new and challenging or just…
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