Jul 7th 2010 2:17PM
The wobbly economic recovery is looking a bit wobblier, if you consider the Architecture Billings Index put out by the American Institute of Architects, which reflects not only how much work architects are getting but also suggests the status of construction spending and the overall health of the housing and real estate... Continue Reading »
May 27th 2010 3:07PM
Something unusual is happening at architects' offices: The phones are ringing. After a long recession-induced downturn that caused massive layoffs and agony for architects and designers of all stripes, potential clients are starting to ask about new or iced projects, they say. This could boost the real estate market and... Continue Reading »
May 17th 2010 2:30PM
Going green when you design or furnish your home can be daunting these days. To be truly sustainable you have to know your LEED from your low-VOC, and how to stuff insulation made from shredded denim into your roof (especially if you want to reap a "green premium" when you sell). So it's good to see that architects are... Continue Reading »
Mar 12th 2010 1:10PM
We know that the Great Recession and housing market collapse has made many homeowners very nervous. But it has also made them very practical. New statistics reveal that instead of seeking bigger, more expensive houses, homeowners are staying put, making the ones they have look nicer and more energy efficient, and doing it... Continue Reading »
Jan 6th 2010 2:00PM
No, Miami isn't just the backdrop for the Kardashian sisters. It also happens to be at the forefront of New Urbanism with the goal to completely redesign its cityscape thanks to the October adoption of Code 21. Code 21 creates a form-based code to encourage walkable streetscape development and mixed-use landscapes. The... Continue Reading »
