Michael Maltzan, New National Academician
Maltzan discusses what drew him to Los Angeles, his experiences working on affordable housing, and why he believes architects have a responsibility to help communities move forward.
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Prospect and Refuge: A Conversation with Marlon Blackwell
Architect Marlon Blackwell discusses Keenan TowerHouse, a multipart work he donated to the National Academy of Design’s permanent collection.
Claire Weisz, New National Academician
Claire Weisz is a founding principal of WXY architecture + urban design. WXY works closely with local communities to create and reimagine public spaces and structures.
Architects and Climate Change
Buildings in the US are more responsible for greenhouse gas emissions than any other single source, including transportation.
In Search of Ma: Snapshots from Japan
For my sabbatical last fall, my husband and I took an extended trip to Japan to experience firsthand something called Ma in Japanese and Chinese painting and architecture.
Intimacy at a Distance
Now that I am shut in my apartment and far away from everyone else, I am confronted by the limitations of the built environment.
Paul Broches and Don Porcaro Reflect on the Nature of Collaboration
What is best approach to keep a gallery visually open without resorting to the usual, uninteresting white walls?
Designing Americans: A Conversation with Wendy Evans Joseph
Ours may be the only country with a “National Mall.” A mall with grass and museums instead of chain stores—museums that constitute the cultural franchise that is the Smithsonian Institution.
