Indonesia's Disaster Experience Will Save Lives
Between 2004 to 2010, Indonesia was struck by a series of extreme natural disasters. The first, and most deadly, was the Asian tsunami in December 2004. Triggered by a massive 9.1 magnitude earthquake, the tsunami »
Disaster Porn: East Coast Style
If I had wanted, during my first day of biking around, to see an artificially nice version of Baltimore, I could have chosen the first Sunday in February. That night, the Ravens were playing in the Super Bowl; in the hours leading to it, according to »
Architecture's Next Top Model
Having made my opinions on certain superscrapers clear, it is refreshing to report that there seems to be a new era dawning on the industry constructing architectural giants. At first it seemed that the Burj Khalifa had set the precedent for a boastful display of »
Will Building More Parking Finally Enhance the National Mall?
The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. may have been delayed by a cold early spring, but there wasn't a dip in the number of people wishing to see them after they »
How We've Ignored the Complex Simplicity of the Manhattan Street Grid
Woven across Manhattan Island is a vast tapestry of street and block that has been so successful in organizing the forces of urban development, it’s often hard to »
Revising Suburbia
Suburbs are notorious for being environmentally unfriendly and socially unhelpful, but the times are changing, and at last there's some evidence that design firms and planners are changing with them. »
How One Town’s Public Space Has Determined Its Community Life
At once cosmopolitan and intimate, Charlottesville's public space helps shape its community life. »
Architecture’s Next Top Model
Having made my opinions on certain superscrapers clear, it is refreshing to report that there seems to be a new era dawning on the industry constructing architectural giants. At first it seemed that the Burj Khalifa had »
on 15th May 2013
Will Building More Parking Finally Enhance the National Mall?
At busy hours, much of Washington D.C. is congested with cars, crossing pedestrians, weaving bicyclists, pedicabs, taxis and tour buses. Would adding underground parking »
A Look At The Upcoming Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
With the 13th installment of the Serpentine Gallery Pavillion opening in less than a month, it seems topical to discuss the context that shapes it: temporality. »
Indonesia’s Disaster Experience Will Save Lives
Because it is located in a geologically active geological area, Indonesia is prone to natural disasters. But today the country is better prepared because of the lessons it learned in responding to a series of disasters »
Five Hotel Style Bedroom Ideas
How often have you stayed in a luxury hotel and wished your own bedroom was as strikingly hip, stylish and comfortable as the one you’re staying in? Here are five ideas for creating a hotel-style bedroom that will still feel like home. »
How We’ve Ignored the Complex Simplicity of the Manhattan Street Grid
What has been lost in the ignorance and rejection of the core principles of the Manhattan grid, to the detriment of most cities in the western world, is the ability to »
Do You Do The Interesting Things?
Please Come and Join Happiness Architect Drinks! Happiness Architect Drinks is an evening designed for you to meet interesting people and find out more about Happiness Architect. Escape the life of doing what you »
on 7th May 2013
The Ancient Antagonism Between Street Artists and Governments
A look at Barcelona’s Street Art scene from its “golden age” to the recent crackdown. Ian Currie argues why it is a cultural asset and should not be criminalized. »
on 2nd May 2013
If You Had to Choose, Would You Rather Live Close To Family or Have a Short Commute?
Spring is a popular time to renovate or move homes. However, where you choose to live might have unintended consequences. »
on 1st May 2013