Architecture  (tagged articles)

Architectural Beauty as a Public Good Through the Lens of Ritzer and Kohn

Olivia Sun - After World War II, America’s baby boom and rapid migration into cities sparked a damaging housing crisis. This marked a turning point in architectural style: the rise of modernism. Modernism prioritizes function above all else and believes in the existence of... Keep Reading »

The Development of the Modern Author in Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto and Strawberry Hill

Megan E. Ritchie - Much contemporary literary criticism has been devoted to Horace Walpole’s novel, The Castle of Otranto; so, too, has much criticism been directed toward the author’s villa, Strawberry Hill. And yet the conversations surrounding these two entities... Keep Reading »

MIT's Stata Center: The Static Soul of a Dynamic Body

Parham Karimi - Although President Thomas Jefferson’s neo-classical design for the University of Virginia (completed in 1826) is often credited as the hallmark of American campus design, much of what we admire architecturally on the campuses of American universities dates back... Keep Reading »
Photo: Manasc Isaac Architects

Deconstruction Over Demolition: Manasc Isaac Architects

David Campbell - This photographic documentary examines everyday activism through the lens of sustainable construction. There are many misconceptions about the construction industry and its impact on the environment. Focusing on the Edmonton-based architectural firm Manasc Isaac, this... Keep Reading »

The Glass House as Gay Space: Exploring the Intersection of Homosexuality and Architecture

Mark J. Stern - Philip Johnson is, without a doubt, one of the most famous architects of the 20th century. He was also gay, a fact known to some in his intimate social circle but certainly not to most in his field and absolutely not to the general public. His outward repression of... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Architecture is tagged in the following 8 articles.

Public Policy
2022, Vol. 14 No. 03
Architectural Beauty as a Public Good Through the Lens of Ritzer and Kohn
By Olivia Sun
After World War II, America’s baby boom and rapid migration into cities sparked a damaging housing crisis. This marked a turning point in architectural style: the rise of modernism. Modernism prioritizes function above all else and believes... Read Article »
Political Theory Political Philosophy Public Policy Architecture Modernism Modernist Architecture
English Literature
2021, Vol. 13 No. 01
The Development of the Modern Author in Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto and Strawberry Hill
By Megan E. Ritchie
Much contemporary literary criticism has been devoted to Horace Walpole’s novel, The Castle of Otranto; so, too, has much criticism been directed toward the author’s villa, Strawberry Hill. And yet the conversations surrounding... Read Article »
English Literature Gothic Literature Architecture Authorship Authorial Presence Horace Walpole
Urban Design
2014, Vol. 6 No. 10
MIT's Stata Center: The Static Soul of a Dynamic Body
By Parham Karimi
Although President Thomas Jefferson’s neo-classical design for the University of Virginia (completed in 1826) is often credited as the hallmark of American campus design, much of what we admire architecturally on the campuses of American universities... Read Article »
Architecture Urban Design Urban Planning Environmental Design Frank Gehry
Sustainable Architecture
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Deconstruction Over Demolition: Manasc Isaac Architects
By David Campbell
Published by Earth Common Journal
This photographic documentary examines everyday activism through the lens of sustainable construction. There are many misconceptions about the construction industry and its impact on the environment. Focusing on the Edmonton-based architectural... Read Article »
Sustainabile Architecture Green Building Energy Efficiency Sustainability
Modernism
2012, Vol. 4 No. 06
The Glass House as Gay Space: Exploring the Intersection of Homosexuality and Architecture
By Mark J. Stern
Philip Johnson is, without a doubt, one of the most famous architects of the 20th century. He was also gay, a fact known to some in his intimate social circle but certainly not to most in his field and absolutely not to the general public. His outward... Read Article »
Glass House Homosexuality Philip Johnson Modernism Architecture Design
Urban Planning
2012, Vol. 4 No. 01
A Preservationist's Perspective on Levittown Communities: Urban Planning and Design's Awkward Dilemma
By Michael Gray
Suburban housing is the backbone of an unsustainable living pattern. Long commutes to work and long drives for groceries, other supplies, and recreational activities increase America’s need for expensive fossil fuels. The isolated nature of... Read Article »
Urban Planning Sustainability Conservation Smart Growth Historic Preservation Levittown Architecture City Planning
Modernism
2011, Vol. 3 No. 04
The Rise and Fall of Modernist Architecture
By Hayley A. Rowe
Modernism first emerged in the early twentieth century, and by the 1920s, the prominent figures of the movement – Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - had established their reputations. However it was not until after... Read Article »
Architecture Architectual History Social Housing Gropius Corbusier Modernist Architecture
Skyscrapers
2010, Vol. 2 No. 01
Confusing The Wind: The Burj Khalifa, Mother Nature, and the Modern Skyscraper
By Joshua C. Feblowitz
If you happen to check in to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco on a windy day, you’ll receive a friendly note at the front desk advising you that the 35-story skyscraper may creak a bit as it moves gently back and forth in the wind. Though the... Read Article »
Burj Khalifa Architecture Urban Design Dubai Skyscrapers Structural Engineering

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