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 »
Feb 10th 2010 11:00AM
Psst. Want to buy a bridge? A pedestrian bridge, that is. A Minneapolis architectural firm is selling a used skyway on Craigslist. The ad suggests some possible uses for the 1,380 square foot rectangular space, including a cabin, office, yoga studio or vendor booth at the State Fair. As a cabin, the glass-encased... Continue Reading »
Jan 11th 2010 5:19PM
We know autoworkers were slammed during the Great Recession. But also spare a thought - if you will - for those once-celebrated creative types who ruled the design world, made big bucks and graced the society and style pages. Yes, we mean architects, who are, sad to say, suffering. According to the Bureau of Labor... Continue Reading »
