Architecture Architectural Beauty as a Public Good Through the Lens of Ritzer and KohnOlivia 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 »
 MIT's Stata Center: The Static Soul of a Dynamic BodyParham 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 »
 The Glass House as Gay Space: Exploring the Intersection of Homosexuality and ArchitectureMark 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 »
 A Preservationist's Perspective on Levittown Communities: Urban Planning and Design's Awkward DilemmaMichael 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 subdivision style... Keep Reading »
 Confusing The Wind: The Burj Khalifa, Mother Nature, and the Modern SkyscraperJoshua 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 hotel assures guests... Keep Reading »
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