Intelligent Choices
The Global Architect Next Door
Architecture and design that can promise progress to the planet can also hasten abuse of the natural environment. Read full »
WorldFuture 2006: Creating Global Strategies for Humanity's Future (Intelligent Choices)
July 28-30, 2006, Professional Members Forum, July 31 Read full »
Solar Decathlon (Intelligent Choices)
This competition is based on 18 collegiate teams around the world, designing and building houses that demonstrate the advantages of a solar lifestyle. Read full »
Residential Design 2006 (Intelligent Choices)
The Boston Society of Architects’ Build Boston convention and trade show focuses on residential design and construction and features seminars on such topics as sustainable products, green design,... Read full »
LEAP by Design: The Leadership, Empowerment and Accountability Program
The future success of your firm is linked to how well you manage and motivate your employees as well as hold them accountable. Read full »
Intelligent Choices: Upcoming Events (Sept. 2005 - Apr. 2006)
ArchFest 2005, Design for Change, National Preservation Conference, The BuildingTeam Summit 2005, 2006 International Builders Show, Residential Design 2006 Read full »
Intelligent Choices: DFC 4th Annual Leadership Summit on Sustainable Design
Nov. 5-7, San Francisco. The 2005 Summit, "New Markets, New Solutions," is co-sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley, and will be held at the Fairmont Hotel and de Young Museum. Read full »
The Importance of Being Bucky (Buckminster Fuller)
An Unorthodox Primer on How to Be Great. As a 20th century futuristic practitioner and iconic philosopher, “Bucky” Fuller was and is, an architect’s architect and a scientist’s scientist. Read full »
Combat the "Uglification" of America
Before we erect buildings we should pause to wonder about their future. If reuse isn’t likely, we should (by policy) have a plan for the careful deconstruction of the building into components that... Read full »
Architecture of Change: Design Adjusts to the Age of Flux
The Architecture of Change is a paradigm shift that embraces the transience in today’s culture and life in an age that worships change. Read full »
Don't blow site approval; when time counts, get a professional
In a time where nearly every project has an "aggressive" schedule, an informal/informational meeting with the city or town's planning department is a good idea. Read full »
The New Wave in Major, Minor League Sport Design Q&A
In this issue: An architectural stats book: all the majors and AAA parks, who built them and when; their cost and capacity. But we’ll start with a question-and-answer session with four firms, on... Read full »
Harvard's New Chair Remains a Creator Despite High-Profile Demands
It is only natural in speaking of this female architect to think of other women in the profession. What sort of mark have they left on architecture? Read full »
2010: A Year of Convalescence
The 25 most significant trends transforming architecture and design can offer sustenance during a painfully slow recovery. Read full »
9.11: In Disaster's Wake
The sudden destruction of the nation's financial center will wreak havoc on the nation's design firms in a number of ways, many yet to be discovered. Read full »
Design School Survey Results Reveals Surprises
Since its introduction, the rankings have generated much attention and debate from students, design firms and the schools themselves. Read full »
Sustainability in Strategy
Designing or building green is no longer a distinguishing factor in the marketplace – it is expected and often demanded. But companies on the forefront of design and development have an... Read full »
The Role of Technology in Reshaping the AEC Industry
Building information modeling is much more than the next big thing. Read full »
'Change Design' Examines Architecture as Business Tool
New 2nd edition of NBBJ book is published by Greenway Communications Read full »
Seven Steps Forward
You can survive this recession, but you’ll need to redesign your organization for long-term growth in spite of turmoil. This requires bold action, innovation, and motivation. Read full »
