How We Design Inequality
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.
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Designing Energy Reform, with Erik Carver and Janette Kim
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.
Assessing What We Design for Aging Populations
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.
Koolhaas Talks Art, Prada, & Preservation
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.
The Untold Story of Latin American Architecture
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.
A to Z: How We Work Is Changing
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.
The Future Was Latin America
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.
Konstantin Grcic’s Industrial Complex
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.
Hong Kong's Newest Design Incubator
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.
Mexico City's Design Landscape
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.
All Local Lumber
Course#: MET123 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. All Local Lumber Behnisch Architekten inserts a sustainable wooden conference hall into Geneva’s maze…
Breaking New Ground
Course#: MET122 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. Breaking New Ground Researchers in labs across the country are getting their hands dirty…
Redefining the Island Aesthetic
Course#: MET124 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. Redefining the Island Aesthetic With architect Todd Saunders and designers Ineke Hans and Ilse…
Could Baby Boomers Be a Catalyst for Healthier Cities?
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.
Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine
Course#: MET126 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine Architectural criticism has long been the domain of a…
Don’t Call It a Commune
Course#: MET118 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. Don’t Call It a Commune In recent years, there has been much discussion about the…
Three Forms of Invisible Architecture
Course#: MET137 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. Three Forms of Invisible Architecture Architects tackling the unseen will shape the future of…
Expert Opinion: James Benya on Rethinking our Electricity System
Course#: MET119 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. Expert Opinion The award-winning lighting designer argues that to truly leverage sustainable technologies, we…
A Captivating Plan to Capture Water in Las Vegas
For 1 LU|HSW, read an article about the Water Pore Partnership's plan to revitalize Las Vegas’s stressed water supply and answer questions about the multi-disciplinary firm and its work capturing water in arid climates.
The Postmodern Watchlist
Course#: MET136 Expires: This course is AIA/CES registered for 1 LU|HSW Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then download and complete the participant exercise form here. The Postmodern Watchlist As preservation battles rage, will architecture from the 1970s and 1080s get…
