What do I mean by designs that are a waste? Well, some projects waste time, money and resources. One can imagine a project that isn’t financially successful, has wasted resources, as the longevity and usefulness of the building will be diminished. I’ve witnessed where a renovation is completed and in 2 years, after the tenant moves out the space is re-renovated. Materials are wasted too, in this day when there are environmental concerns, what’s the point of designing and building something that gets torn down in a couple of years? Continue reading “[financial] Go ahead, throw your money away! (Expensive Blunder)”
Crime and its Connection to Urban Blight
I’m not sure how to approach this topic, because I really don’t have any proof of what I’m about to suggest, but suffice it to say that I believe that if an urban environment, home, or any place embodies a bad vibe, that it will more likely induce criminal acts.
[urban design] Is Brooklyn dead? Creating better cities.
Brooklyn, a ‘city’ onto itself. But has it really matured the way one would hope? For every decision that is made in the building of a city, those who inhabit that city can enjoy or endure the results. Let us take a quick compare and contrast of Brooklyn in relationship to Boston’s South End.
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Post 9/11 High-Rise Planning for the Freedom Tower
WORLD TRADE CENTER, 9-11-01 Tragedy and our Design Response.
As an Architect and Architectural Designer, I’ve been very interested in what may develop at the World Trade Center Site. Upon review of the 6 alternatives in the July 11th issue of the New York Times, it is very clear to me just who the Architectural firm was who created the schemes were catering to the Developers of the site.
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Achieving Appropriateness in Architecture
Every building has a program that defines the uses of a structure. This program defines the building type and it’s general visual ‘flavor’. There are museums, residences, Continue reading “Achieving Appropriateness in Architecture”
Architect’s Dilemma
There are a few things that affect architects decisions and I would like to touch on those things in order to help potential clients get the most from their architect. Continue reading “Architect’s Dilemma”
Rescinding Stop Work Orders with Common Sense
This is a couple of stories about the use of common sense, staying calm, clear headed, and moving towards a solution without hesitation…
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