The Providence Train Station shows the challenge of building infrastructure before there are any structures to connect to. More
Jobs are scarce, so many young designers are choosing to strike out on their own. We profile three emerging firms, each with its own unconventional approach to architectural practice. More
Efforts will transform 34 abandoned properties into energy-efficient, healthy housing in 2010. More
Over the years, Estes/Twombly Architects has designed plenty of environmentally friendly houses. Cross-ventilation, managed stormwater runoff, and natural materials are part of every project that comes out of its Newport, R.I., office. More
For Chicago architect Gunny Harboe, the preservation and restoration of buildings is about much more than just aesthetics or materials. It's also about culture. More
Providence is steeped in history, but a state budget deficit scrapped the historic tax credit, putting preservation-minded developers in a bind. More
When the Rhode Island School Of Design (RISD) announced in December that John Maeda, guru of technology and design at MIT, would be its 16th president, there was reason to anticipate an infusion of geek consciousness at the 130-year-old fine arts school. More
Top Architecture Schools in the USA: Every year for the last nine years, the Design Futures Council and the journal DesignIntelligence have produced a ranking of the architecture schools that best prepare students for professional practice. More
