Nation Sep 07 ‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Arts Apr 17 Watch 4:23 Exhibition showcases Frank Costantino’s hand-drawn designs that bring buildings to life For more than 50 years, architectural illustrator Frank Costantino has been bringing buildings to life with his meticulously hand-drawn project designs. A new exhibition of Costantino’s work is celebrated at one of Boston’s most storied institutions. Special correspondent Jared Bowen… By Jared Bowen, GBH
World Sep 02 5 lessons from ancient architecture for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates For millennia, civilizations knew how to shelter humans in hot and dry climates. By Adriana Zuniga-Teran
Nation Apr 07 Watch 7:33 What’s behind an effort to preserve mid-century modern architecture in Phoenix Some people see older buildings as revered artifacts that have stood the test of time, but others see them as occupying sites that could be used for new development. That tension is currently playing out in Phoenix, Arizona, a city… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Nation Apr 06 Engineering firms explain why New York City’s skyscrapers can withstand most earthquakes Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking. By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
Mar 07 Watch 6:17 Renowned architect receiving prestigious Pritzker Prize questions his industry’s impact By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet, Harry Zahn David Chipperfield is one of the world’s most prolific architects, with buildings all around the world. The British architect on Tuesday was awarded his profession’s most distinguished honor: the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Chipperfield about his life… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 4:35 Why a Minnesota bank building ranks among the nation’s most significant architecture By Kaomi Lee, Twin Cities PBS The National Farmers’ Bank in Owatonna, Minnesota, is one of the most significant architectural works in the country, part of the Prairie School of Design. Kaomi Lee of Twin Cities PBS went to see why this 1908 building, which is… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 7:23 Architect Maya Lin helps a museum tell the larger story of Asian Americans By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Maya Lin is known for her memorials, architecture, and her art. A new project adds a very personal side to her story and of millions of other Asian Americans. As the Museum of Chinese in America seeks to expand its… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 7:28 First Black winner of Pritzker Architecture Prize discusses his community-focused designs By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The biggest international prize in architecture will be awarded Friday in London to an architect known for his work on buildings that address social needs, particularly in African countries. This year’s prize also made history, as Francis Kéré became the… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 5:16 Why these 2 houses, now open to the public, are key to Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy By Jared Bowen, GBH At the Currier Museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, you can find two homes designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright on the same street—a rarity. Curators say they not only offer a window into the past, but important lessons for the… Continue watching