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No 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…
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Human Sensitivity in the Built Environment
Design 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…
More than Just a Pretty Face: Color in Architecture
If 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,…
Modern Kitchens: How They’ve Evolved Through the Years
They’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…
Transforming America’s Perception of Suburbia
Ugly 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…
Repurposing Breathes New Life into Old Spaces
Repurposing 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…
Alternative Careers for Architects that Work
Sometimes 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…
Another Frank Lloyd Wright Treasure Listed for Sale
The Paul Olfelt House wasn’t created as a museum, it was designed as a home. Another incredible design by famed American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, hit the real estate market…
PreFab is the New Black in North America
Gone are the days of the boring, cookie-cutter prefab home. Prefab has now moved into Passive House Construction, which is emerging in North America after finding great success in Europe.…
Ready to be Heard? Speak at the 2017 AIA Convention in Orlando
Orlando is ready to welcome you to the 2017 AIA convention. Are you a subject-matter expert and want to share your knowledge with the largest gathering of professional architects in…