Tag Archives: Urban area

Google Earth and Architecture

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Paul Goss

I recently came across the brief synopsis of a book titled Distributed Urbanism. The synopsis briefly discussed the author’s interest in how cities and technology are changing and how architects are responding. This quickly brought to mind many experiences while … Continue reading →

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Behavior-based Architecture and Design

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Paul Goss

Josh Owen has designed and developed a portable Stoop Bench for use in varied urban environments. He writes, “Philadelphia is a city of stoop dwellers. Stoops entered into the vernacular of American architecture during the colonial times…The Philadelphia stoop functions … Continue reading →

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