Nov 22 Rhode Island voters chose to drop ‘Plantation’ from state’s name. A year later it remains on display By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Rhode Island dropped "Providence Plantations" from its name a year ago, but not from its buildings. Providence Plantations is written in the script in marble near the State House dome and on bronze plaques in the entryway. Continue reading
Oct 22 Can’t crush this: Beetle armor gives clues to tougher planes By Marion Renault, Associated Press The aptly named diabolical ironclad beetle can withstand being crushed by forces almost 40,000 times its body weight. Continue reading
May 22 Here’s how you can bring nature indoors when you’re staying home By Kevin Nute, The Conversation Beyond buying a fish tank or house plants, there are a number of creative ways to bring nature's calming effects into your home. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 5:14 How the pandemic is reshaping hospital architecture and design By Christopher Booker As COVID-19 cases surged in March and April, New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital rapidly transitioned its care spaces to COVID-19 wards in an effort to stave off the virus and protect frontline workers at the epicenter of the outbreak. Continue watching
Mar 03 Irish architects Farrell, McNamara win Pritzker Prize By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press The jury praised the Dublin-based pair for pursuing the highest quality of architecture. They said Farrell and McNamara have always taken into account the unique locations of their buildings, their functions, and the people who would live in and use… Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 5:26 Politics and architecture intersect in North Macedonia By Christopher Livesay, Joan Martelli North Macedonia's government has in recent years erected hundreds of statues and monuments in the capital city of Skopje. But while the project, called Skopje 2014, was meant to give the city a facelift and boost national pride and tourism,… Continue watching
Jan 28 Architecture school started by Frank Lloyd Wright to close By Associated Press School officials announced Tuesday that the School of Architecture at Taliesin, which encompasses Wright properties in Wisconsin and Arizona, will shutter in June. Continue reading
Dec 20 Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Notre Dame kept Christmas going even during two world wars — a beacon of hope amid the bloodshed. It was an accidental fire in peacetime that finally stopped the Paris cathedral from celebrating Midnight Mass this year. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:28 How Montana’s Tippet Rise showcases artistic achievement amid natural beauty By Jeffrey Brown The Tippet Rise Art Center in southern Montana is home to stunning sculptures, architecture and classical music. But instead of traditional museum or concert hall walls, its artworks are surrounded by natural wonders. And its organizers make a conscious effort… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 3:35 Architectural design for buildings that create more energy than they consume By Cristina Quinn Heating and cooling buildings consumes 40 percent of energy used across the world. As climate change continues to threaten the planet, rising temperatures may only increase the usage. Now, an architect in Boston is trying to change not just how… Continue watching