Metropolis

For 1 LU|HSW, you will read a Q&A and answer questions regarding architecture’s role in abetting inequality, the urgent need to revive the issue of public housing, and Mayor Bill de Blasio’s housing plan for New York City.

For 1 LU|HSW, you will read a Q&A with the authors of The Underdome Guide to Energy Reform, and answer questions about the interconnectedness of sustainability, climate change, resilience, and human welfare.

For 1 LU|HSW, you will read an article by architect and urban studies expert Deane Simpson and answer questions on the positive and negative aspects of retirement communities and new developments in designing for the aging.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about OMA’s long-term collaboration with The Fondazione Prada in Milan and answer questions about Koolhaas' use of colors and textures, his approach to historic preservation, and his philosophy about the merging of old and new in historic cities.

For 1 LU|HSW, read a review of the MoMA exhibit on Latin American modernism and answer questions about the socio-political context of modernist architecture, particularly housing, in Latin America.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about the new, diverse workplace and answer questions about key trends in workspace design as well as different approaches to designing office space.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an interview with ​MoMA curator Barry Bergdoll and answer questions on the architectural history and legacy of Latin America as well as MoMA's exhibition on the region.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about Konstantin Grcic's partnership with Maharam and answer questions about the benefits and challenges of different upholstery materials and how material qualities influence the design and manufacturing of textiles.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about a cultural hub/incubator and answer questions about Hong Kong's key emerging designers as well as the importance of design incubators for urban centers.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about Mexico City’s emerging designers and architects and answer questions about the city's culture, history, and current challenges.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article by Cannon Design principal Peter Ellis and answer questions about the needs and desires of the Baby Boomers, how the generation can be a catalyst for creating healthier cities for everyone, and the impact that aging has on urban design and policy.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about Medium's new workplace and answer questions about new developments in office design as well as the benefits and limitations of different approaches to office design.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article on Michael Graves and answer questions on the architect's life, key works, and place within architecture and design history.

For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and answer questions about groundbreaking developments in transportation engineering, the benefits of ETFe roofs, and different methods of utilizing daylight and solar heat gain in architecture.