Twisted Dreams
Thursday May 29, 2008
The twisted building that Santiago Calatrava plans for Chicago will need to follow a twisted path to get past the drawing board. Like so many aspiring skyscrapers, Calatrava's proposed "Chicago ... Read More
Yes You Kahn!
Monday May 26, 2008
Landmark houses don't go on the market often, and when they do they tend to sell faster than an a auctioneer can swing a gavel. But bidding has been lackluster ... Read More
Construction Corruption in China
Thursday May 22, 2008
The earthquake that killed thousands in China was an act of nature, but building experts are asking whether poor planning and shoddy construction contributed to the devastating losses. Cheaply made ... Read More
Buildings at Risk
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Natural disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones can devastate buildings, but much of the world's great architecture is lost through poor planning or sheer neglect. This week, the National Trust ... Read More
Free Videos
Monday May 19, 2008
If you missed the 2008 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston, take heart. The American Institute of Architects has posted video highlights of the convention online. With a ... Read More
Priceless Architecture Books Destroyed
Thursday May 15, 2008
What a week. Earthquakes... cyclones... tornadoes... and now a fire. A raging blaze at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has destroyed one of the greatest architecture libraries in ... Read More
Can Any Building Survive an Earthquake?
Tuesday May 13, 2008
The earthquake in China has sent shock waves through the world. What, if anything, could have saved the children who died in the collapsed school buildings or many thousands killed ... Read More
Storm-Ready Homes
Monday May 12, 2008
Can any home withstand a storm as powerful as the cyclone that devastated Myanmar or the tornadoes that swept through the American Midwest?
Some builders say that the world's strongest buildings ... Read More
Building Emergency Shelter in Myanmar
Thursday May 8, 2008
The devastating cyclone in Myanmar left up to one million people homeless. Damaged infrastructure and a despotic military rule have hampered relief efforts. Fortunately, some organizations are making inroads ... Read More
Architecture That Says Olé
Tuesday May 6, 2008
All the excitement over Cinco de Mayo reminded me how much I love Hispanic architecture and buildings inspired by Spain. From fanciful Churrigueresque churches to modest Spanish Revival bungalows, this ... Read More
Bidding for History
Friday May 2, 2008
Wanna win a weekend at an historic inn? A subscription to Arts & Crafts Homes? How about private tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Beth Sholom Synagogue in Pennsylvania? All this ... Read More

