Your phone is smart. Your TV is smart. Even your car is getting smarter by the minute. The technology we have integrated into our individual lives impacts us on every level. Just imagine applying that same technology to affect mass improvements on a citywide scale. In fact, you don’t have to imagine it anymore. Around the world, municipalities are partnering … Read More

The dream of the white picket fence and manicured lawn is the past. A new urban spirit is driving a migration to the cities where a different dream is taking root. Forget the old image of the menacing concrete jungle. Today’s urban living celebrates city life with living spaces designed to accommodate urban living changes and enhance the city experience. … Read More

The three top factors to consider when starting a new architectural firm? Location. Location. Location. The success of a fledgling firm pivots on finding the city that complements your vision for your company’s development as well as your wallet. It’s about finding a locale that is appealing and affordable as both a working and living environment. Looking for unique opportunities … Read More

There is nothing virtual about the reality of how virtual reality (VR) has revolutionized the practice of architecture. Already a fixture in the design process, virtual reality architecture software is now poised to literally break through walls and transition from assisting to empowering building design. With innovations like multi-user technology and the possibility of virtual real time design on the … Read More

Architecture is the quintessential cultural time capsule. Not only does it reflect the cultural identity of the present, it is also the embodiment of how its creators wish to project their image to the future. Think of architecture across cultures as concrete documentation of the social, economic, and political dynamics of the groups they represent. No other artform more profoundly … Read More

Your client has a dream. Whether it’s a house, office complex, hospital, hotel or convention center, it’s a vision fueled by personality, taste, lifestyle, desires, and any of a long list of intangibles. In the not too distant past, translating that dream into reality was a grueling process of trial and error, with a huge miscommunication potential. Fortunately, today’s building … Read More

The colors of our world are as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. Impacting us on both the physiological and psychological levels, they have a profound influence on our moods, emotions and overall outlook. Applying the principles of color psychology in architecture is about taking advantage of this universal visual and visceral language, integrating it into building design to enhance … Read More

Attention architects: The millennial express is speeding down the tracks. If you’re a Baby Boomer, or Gen X-er, it’s time to get on board—or get out of the way. Estimated to make up 75% of the architectural workforce by 2025, the millennials will soon be the driving force behind the culture of design. Their drawing boards will be filled with … Read More

Architecture is a profession of contradictions. As an artform that both shapes and reflects every aspect of our culture, it demands the creativity, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills, of a hugely diverse talent pool. And yet, it is typically perceived as a bastion of male tradition with a significant gender gap. Lower salaries, combined with fewer career building opportunities, have … Read More