Engineering and humanities might be as far apart as any two disciplines can be. On one side, the engineering side, there are problems and knowable answers. On the humanities side, there are questions that only serve to spawn more questions. If engineers lived in a world where only cold, hard facts existed, humanities might not…
DetailsComputers have a definite place in architecture. They help carry out some of the work, which lets creative thinkers focus more on what they do best, which is solve problems and design. Digital technology makes things easier. But that’s not always a good thing. Sometimes, it’s the struggle that gives birth to creativity. They are…
DetailsWho’d have ever thought that shipping containers would one day be a hot new residential building tool? The future is now, but it’s not without its curiosities. Architects and owners who know firsthand about designing and living in container homes have a few things to say about the topic. Some of it supports the benefits,…
DetailsBusinesses have moved toward open, collaborative work spaces for several years now, but the reaction isn’t all that positive. The idea was simple enough: When workers spend unrestricted time around each other, ideas flow, innovation grows, and productivity could only get better. But that’s not what happened, at least not in a lot of offices.…
DetailsThe housing crisis in San Francisco has hardly gone unnoticed. Rents are astronomical, available properties are scarce, and homelessness is at a record high. As a result, scores of illegal secondary units have popped up across the city. One solution has been under everyone’s nose the whole time, according to Gregory Hurcomb for Architect’s…
DetailsAccording to a study conducted by Mission 2014, 20% of the world’s undernourished population lives in cities. This is in spite of the fact that in New York City alone, there are 5000 usable acres for urban agriculture. A single community garden of 9 raised beds and 10 round planters can produce 250 pounds of…
DetailsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been all about education these days, and the AIA Vermont chapter is taking that message on the road in a mobile education center. From an old, 1969 Airstream to a newly outfitted Archistream, this project hopes to educate the public – and everyone else involved – along…
DetailsIt’s been nearly 50 years since the untimely death of rock legend, Jimi Hendrix. And now, after four years of planning, the city of Seattle is moving ahead with design and development of The Jimi Hendrix Park. No ordinary outdoor space, this tribute to the man is set to include elements for everyone. Whether you’re…
DetailsArchitecture has changed so much just in recent years. Large strides have been made toward more efficient design with less waste and less reliance on fossil fuels. But what might you say about a building that’s alive? And what is life, anyway? Minimizing waste isn’t the same as being alive. But what about a building…
DetailsIt’s long overdue, according to many observers. But some also say that the new University of Miami School of Architecture design studio building isn’t shaping up to be what anyone had expected. Still, hopes are high. And if nothing else, everyone is excited about a new, more modern place to study and work. Critics are…
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