Architecture

Midweek Video: How The Craftsman Was Popularized in America

Vox looks at the story of the Craftsman home and how it became a staple across America in the 20th Century.

Midweek Video: The Architecture Trend Dividing London’s Elites

Vox looks into why so many rowhouses in London are getting deep basement additions and why wealthy residents are lashing out.
A photo looking down a multi-level staircase

Seattle’s Lead on Single Stair Buildings

Seattle doesn’t lead on a lot of things when it comes to building codes, land use codes, or even energy codes -- though given...
A photo of a green roof with grasses and trees surrounded by tall tower buildings

Green Roofs Provide Many Benefits as Cities Densify

As U.S. cities grow in population, increasing their density provides opportunities for more housing, jobs, recreation, and infrastructural efficiency. When developed thoughtfully, urban density...

Sunday Video: San Antonio’s River Walk As Walkable Urbanism

City Beautiful visits San Antonio to evaluate the city's river walk as walkable urbanism. The city's riverwalk isn't the only one of its kind,...
A photo of a wave shaped outdoor pavilion made from wood in front of mountains.

Lecture Series Spotlights Indigenous Architecture

This November in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the University of Washington Department of Architecture is presenting a lecture series titled "On...

Five Things We Love about Climate Pledge Arena

(And four things we don’t) Now that the dust has subsided on construction and the glitter has settled on the opening night festivities, let’s get...
Downtown Seattle wall with City Hall sign on it and buildings in the background.

Seattle Budget Amendments Advance Design Review Reform and Comp Plan Outreach

The Seattle City Council has prepared more than 200 amendments to Mayor Jenny Durkan's 2022 budget proposal. Among them are amendments that would initiate...