Cities as a Canvas for Experimentation
Canvas of Experimentation As architects and urban planners, we need to let go of the idea that we should have complete control. Instead of thinking of our work in terms of the final product, we should think about it as an ever-changing canvas onto which people are going to shape their lives. Architecture is the […]
Rendered World
Studying a map is a great way to understand relationships between geographic areas. Spinning around a globe (remember those?) and seeing these areas in a relative way is even better. Our world has been changed by technology. With GPS based 3D satellite map environments, we have access to an immersive and increasingly accurate perception of […]
The Power of Design
Design is everywhere. It is present in the spaces we occupy, in the objects we use and in the systems in which we operate. Look around you; your clothes, phone, home, car, neighborhood, city, and even your political system are all products of a deliberate design process. Design shapes the world we live in and […]
Pedestrian Mobility Good for the Economy
Photo: AYUNTAMIENTO DE MADRID For many years, we have known about the sustainability benefits of reducing automobile dependency in cities. Environments that prioritize pedestrian, cycling, and public transit over automobile mobility are cleaner, healthier, quieter, more pleasant, and far more conducive to outdoor activity. In addition, they are more economically sustainable as pedestrians tend to […]