The Francis Kéré lecture hosted by the Architectural League of New York on February 9th gave me a thought about the complexity of architecture. Francis Kéré's work in Burkina Faso is extraordinary for its social impact, use of local resources and pureness of aesthetic.
Read MoreThree years ago, we started what we believed was a small interior renovation of a penthouse apartment downtown. As the project developed, the scope increased significantly; a second phase was added with a new glass enclosed stair, bedroom addition, and rooftop terrace.
Read MoreAs a way to summarize and recap the final two days of Greenbuild and the conference overall, I've outlined a number of recurring ideas and themes that appeared in a number of speeches, discussions, talks and conversations throughout the conference.
Read MoreWednesday’s highlights included the opening of the Exhibition Halls. It seems as though every company imaginable that is involved in the design, building and construction industries has some sort of display.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, our office visited a NYC Parks Department Five Borough Administrative Building on Randall’s Island to see an ongoing experiment in green roof installations. Admittedly, we did not know what to expect and thought at best we might see a few planters with sedum and flowers.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 15, I attended a lecture by Jan Gehl at the Center for Architecture. Gehl is a Danish architect specializing in improving urban quality and has been working with New York City for the past three years to help create public places where people can relax and enjoy the urban experience on foot or their bicycles.
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