Adaptive Urban Regulations: Navigating Change in Affordable Housing,...
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, cities are faced with an array of challenges that demand quick and innovative solutions, ranging from the critical issue of affordable housing to...
View ArticleHow NYC Plans to Deal With Rainstorms: Global Precedents
In September of this year, New York City experienced a severe storm that inundated its streets with more than 7 inches of rain in less than 24 hours, causing a number of roads to close, cars to...
View ArticleStudio Gang Breaks Ground on the Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center in New...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with the New York City Department of Design and Construction, has announced the breaking ground on the construction of the Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm...
View ArticleReshaping U.S. Downtowns: Momentum Grows for Office-To-Housing Transformations
Cities across the US are struggling to fill their office spaces. Major cities like Washington DC, Boston, and San Francisco have increasingly vacant downtowns, while the urban centers of small Rust...
View ArticleDesign for Density: Housing in India as Social Infrastructure
Like most countries, India faces a perpetual housing crisis. As the world’s most populous nation, with an urban population expected to grow from 410 million in 2014 to 814 million by 2050, this becomes...
View ArticleBIG’s Twisting One High Line Skyscrapers Near Completion in New York City
A new set of images released by BIG showcases the One High Line development nearing completion. Located on the ‘Architecture Row’ in New York, the coupled twisting towers share the Hudson River skyline...
View ArticleReclaiming Waterfronts: Turning Barren Shipping Ports Into Iconic Public Spaces
Beautiful sites with stunning views along the waterfront of major cities often go unused due to the industrial remains of a past economy based on shipping and manufacturing. The move away from these...
View Article2023 Cities in Focus: Lessons in Environmental Resilience
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges,...
View ArticleBuilding Resilience: A Closer Look at 2023's Response to Disaster Challenges
As we reflect on the tumultuous events of 2023, it becomes evident that the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions have left an indelible mark on communities worldwide. In response,...
View ArticleFirst-Ever +POOL to Open in New York City This Summer, with Plans to Expand...
New York Governor Hochul has announced a partnership with the nonprofit Friends of + POOL to open the first urban river-sourced swimming facility in the United States. Utilizing + POOL’s design and...
View ArticleBIG Designs Cantilevered Towers Surrounding the Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s...
Located along Manhattan’s East River waterfront, the Freedom Plaza sets out to create a new civic and cultural hub, introducing a new open and green space in the crowded area, with plans to add an...
View ArticleUrban Mobility in the United States: How Ridesharing Services Impact American...
Urban mobility in the United States has seen a radical transformation with the introduction of ridesharing services in the late 2000s. The widespread adoption of services such as Uber and Lyft has...
View ArticleDisco Balls and Design: The Architectural Performance of Night Clubs
For decades, cities around the world have been promoting their nightlife scene and the designed spaces in which these activities occur. Occasionally hidden away from the hustle and bustle, offering a...
View ArticleVacant Office Buildings in the United States: An Opportunity for Public...
Four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects are still felt in the construction and real estate sectors in the United States. Accelerated remote work and hybrid schedules are...
View Article‘Not Having to Worry about Proportion, Harmony, and Beauty Is a Cop-Out’: A...
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View ArticleSocial Housing in America: Architects Must Answer the Call
If you follow housing policy in America, you may have noticed a particular term cropping up a lot recently: social housing. Maybe you’ve read a longform academic article, live in a city that is...
View ArticleDoes Size Really Matter? Debunking the Obsession with Super Tall Buildings
The future Saudi tower designed by Foster + Partners is expected to reach a staggering height of two kilometers. This multibillion-dollar project, towering twice as high as the current record holder,...
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