On teaching of architecture
The New Landscape discusses uniqueness of urbanization in the Third World and offers suggestions on channeling urbanization by incorporating vernacular elements such as incrementality and open to sky spaces. It asks the architects to become change agents to create the new urban landscape.
The quality of architectural education depends heavily on its studio culture. It was forced to evolve rapidly as universities around the world embraced online learning to combat pandemic related shutdowns. What is the future of studio culture as the pandemic wanes and life returns to normal?
Downtowns can bring people together for work, commerce, worship or amusement. However, many downtowns in Iowa experienced neglect or decline in the eighties. A public education project analyzed Iowa’s changing downtowns and offered suggestions on revitalizing them.