September 2013 Table of Contents

AIArchitect
AIAVoices Woolen Mammoths

What ties spaces together better than a good rug? Read more

AIAPerspective Who Else but Architects?

Cities everywhere are changing and we need to be the agents of change. Read more

AIAKnowledge Home Inspection

A zero-sum game in Miami. Read more

Practice
practice Practice: The Great Exchange

In the right environment, architects can do better wotk together than by themselves. Read more

Residential Architect Leadership Awards
Hall of Fame: George Suyama 2013 leadership awards Hall of Fame: George Suyama

Since opening his firm in 1971, George Suyama has become known for tranquil houses that blend seamlessly with nature and the land. Read more

Top Residential Firm: Craig Steely Architecture 2013 leadership awards Top Residential Firm: Craig Steely Architecture

The top firm in this year's Leadership Awards is Craig Steely's San Francisco- and Hawaii-based practice. Read more

Rising Star: Tonic Design | Tonic Construction 2013 leadership awards Rising Star: Tonic Design | Tonic Construction

This Raleigh, N.C.-based firm, made up of the husband-and-wife team of Vincent Petrarca and Katherine Hogan doesn't have a singular style, but does have a distinctive vision. Read more

Workspace
Workspace Workspace: Brininstool + Lynch

Chicago, Illinois Read more

Other Articles
book review Book Review: Classic & Modern: Signature Styles

Alan Barlis and Dennis Wedlick's new book illustrates the breadth of their firm's range and the depth of their fluency. Read more

Real Estate Salutation House for Sale

A masterpiece designed by Britain’s last great country house architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, can be yours for only $7 million. Read more

doctor spec Doctor Spec: Reach for the Sun

A guide to understanding photovoltaic systems for residential applications. Read more

Think Small: Renzo Piano's Vitra House

The newest addition to Vitra's famous campus is a tiny prototype from an architect known for very large projects. Read more

The Next Files The Next Files: John Dwyer

After spending time in New Orleans helping Lower Ninth Ward residents rebuild their homes, Dwyer moved back to Minneapolis. Read more

up front The AIA Reports Substantial Improvement in the Residential Design Sector

Architects are reporting more work on the boards and more calls from potential clients. Some even dare to call themselves “busy.” Read more

Architect’s Choice Architects Choice: Scott Simons

This Portland, Me.–based architect discovered the HK Lighting ZX20 Series five years ago. Read more

Spec Tech Product Design: Marmol-Radziner Jewelry

Designing an upscale L.A. jewelry store inspired Marmol-Radziner to create its own pieces. Read more

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