This blog post was authored by Jeff Kuhnhenn, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Architectural Design, Gresham Smith. Over the past 40 years, there has been a slow but radical realignment in how designers and ...

The Urban Sequoia NOW model imagined by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) poses the question of whether buildings can act like trees: capturing carbon, purifying the air and restoring the environment?

Some sources of authenticity in the built environment are obvious, beginning with integrity. Is the design true to itself, and without obvious internal contradictions? Places and buildings with ...

The urban environment's impact on mental health is increasingly the subject of scrutiny, with many urban planners urging ...

Architectural Digest editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. In the past, many buildings were designed to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, using local materials ...

ASHRAE is seeking papers focused on sustainable urban design for its 2009 Winter Meeting, Jan. 24-28, Chicago. Papers and programs should present the latest developments in sustainability as applied ...

Nestled above one of Seattle’s busiest light rail stations, the Gateway Building (formerly called the University District Station Building) is more than just an office tower — it is a carefully ...

City planners set policy around new builds and the public space around it - a new head could bring in a better vision ...

Designed as all-in-one hubs, these buildings offer essential services and experiences that cater to everyday needs, fostering local commerce and keeping neighborhoods vibrant. Over time, MSBs have ...