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A Preservationist's Perspective on Levittown Communities: Urban Planning and Design's Awkward Dilemma

January 27, 2012 - 2533 words | Architecture » Urban Planning

Suburban housing is the backbone of an unsustainable living pattern. Long commutes to work and long drives for groceries, other supplies, and recreational activities increase America’s need for expensive fossil fuels. The isolated nature of subdivision style... Read Article »

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Urban Planning Sustainability Conservation Smart Growth Historic Preservation Levittown Architecture City Planning

The Rise and Fall of Modernist Architecture

April 19, 2011 - 2029 words | Architecture » Modernism

Modernism first emerged in the early twentieth century, and by the 1920s, the prominent figures of the movement – Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - had established their reputations. However it was not until after the Second World War... Read Article »

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Modernism Architectual History Social Housing Gropius Corbusier

Confusing The Wind: The Burj Khalifa, Mother Nature, and the Modern Skyscraper

January 14, 2010 - 3759 words | Architecture » Skyscrapers

If you happen to check in to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco on a windy day, you’ll receive a friendly note at the front desk advising you that the 35-story skyscraper may creak a bit as it moves gently back and forth in the wind. Though the hotel assures guests... Read Article »

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Burj Khalifa Burj Dubai Bahrain World Trade Center Dubai Skyscrapers Wind Wind Engineering Architecture Engineering Structural Engineering

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