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Friday, February 01, 2013
History
Grand Central, A Cathedral For Commuters, Celebrates 100
February 1, 2013 The largest railroad terminal in the world opened its doors for the first time in 1913. And while Grand Central Terminal, in the heart of New York City, no longer serves long-distance trains, it is still a vibrant part of the city's ecosystem.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Europe
A Dash Of Olive Oil May Preserve British Cathedral
January 8, 2013 One of the world's most basic cooking ingredients could be the key to protecting some of Europe's most stunning buildings. The limestone used in England's 800-year-old York Minster is particularly vulnerable to pollution. The oleic acid in olive oil, British researchers say, may provide the protective coating needed to prevent further decay.
Friday, December 07, 2012
The Picture Show
A Look At Brazil's Big Dreamer, Architect Oscar Niemeyer
December 7, 2012 The legendary architect was living proof that sometimes, you have to bend the rules. In doing so, he created the visual language for an entire city.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
The Two-Way
Architect Oscar Niemeyer, Who Designed Brazil's Capital, Dies
December 5, 2012 The Pritzker Prize-winning architect was known for some of the world's most famous modernist buildings, including Brasilia's crown-shaped cathedral. He was 104.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Thursday, November 08, 2012
The Picture Show
School's Out ... Forever?
November 8, 2012 Photographer Allison V. Smith finds beauty in the abandoned spaces of Dallas' shuttered schools.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Around the Nation
To Shrink Rents, S.F. Considers Shrinking Apartments
October 18, 2012 KQEDMany single people find it nearly impossible to find an affordable apartment in San Francisco. In an effort to cut rents, city supervisors are weighing a proposal to reduce the minimum allowed size for a studio apartment to 220 square feet — not much bigger than a large parking space.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Latin America
Plan For Cuban Ballet School A Dance Of Art, Politics
September 8, 2012 Dancer Carlos Acosta left Cuba and went on to become a star with London's Royal Ballet. With the help of a renowned British architect, he hopes to return to his homeland and revive a long-abandoned, landmark ballet school. But his plans are facing opposition, including from the original architect.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
NPR Cities: Urban Life In The 21st Century
Bridging The Gap Between Two Neighborhoods
September 4, 2012 In the nation's capital, park planners have drawn up an ambitious plan to transform an old bridge into an active recreation space. If realized, the park would offer a physical and symbolic link between two very different communities.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
NPR Cities: Urban Life In The 21st Century
Scorching Phoenix Plans For An Even Hotter Future
August 14, 2012 KJZZThe Arizona city already logs more days over 100 degrees than any U.S. city, and climate researchers predict Phoenix will grow hotter still in the coming decades. Planners are taking the projections seriously, and are looking for ways to adapt the city and its residents to a hotter, drier reality.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Environment
Building For Birds: Architects Aim For Safer Skies
August 9, 2012 The eye-catching, shiny buildings that line cityscapes can be deadly for birds. Architects are experimenting with new designs that preserve the beauty — while also preserving the birds.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Environment
A Clear And Present Danger: How Glass Kills Birds
August 8, 2012 Modern architecture loves glass. But glass also kills tens of millions of birds every year when they collide with windows. Now, researchers are trying to learn what birds can see, in an attempt to build better, more bird-friendly buildings.
