March 2019 Table of Contents

Features
The Waltons Embrace Design Excellence Letter from Arkansas The Waltons Embrace Design Excellence

It may seem like a paradox, but the family that founded Walmart is helping to reshape the Arkansas landscape, to surprising effect. Read more

Snøhetta's Saudi Arabian Wager Letter from Saudi Arabia Snøhetta's Saudi Arabian Wager

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture claims it will promote a more progressive vision for the kingdom. Josh Stephens has his doubts. Read more

Tech + Practice
How to Avoid a Toxic Work Culture Best Practices How to Avoid a Toxic Work Culture

Several firm leaders offer tips for resisting and reversing a negative corporate environment. Read more

The Mark's Steel Knuckles Detail The Mark's Steel Knuckles

Designed by ZGF Architects with Arup, the striking 48-story tower in Seattle features an innovative diagonal mega-brace system. Read more

Outpost Office Next Progressives Outpost Office

This Columbus, Ohio–based duo "seek new public audiences through experimental creative production ranging from the serious to the absurd, often simultaneously." Read more

Specification Review: Six Factors to Consider When Selecting Living Walls How to Specify Specification Review: Six Factors to Consider When Selecting Living Walls

Here's what to look for when researching green walls for indoor healthcare environments. Read more

Samantha McCloud: Elevating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in America’s Heartland Opinion Samantha McCloud: Elevating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in America’s Heartland

At its essence, EDI is less about sparking controversy and more about increasing business competence and opportunities, writes the GastingerWalker& director of community involvement, diversity & inclusion. Read more

Lipton Thayer Brick House ARCHITECT Lipton Thayer Brick House

Brooks + Scarpa, Studio Dwell Architects Read more

AIA Architect
Those Who Can, Teach AIA Voices Those Who Can, Teach

Exploring what architecture can do starts with understanding what's been done before. Read more

Thirty Percent of Architecture Firm Leaders Report That Finding Qualified Staff Is Their Top Business Concern for 2019 AIA Now Thirty Percent of Architecture Firm Leaders Report That Finding Qualified Staff Is Their Top Business Concern for 2019

It's the first time in three years that firm profitability wasn't the top concern. Read more

The High Stakes of the High Line Effect AIA Feature The High Stakes of the High Line Effect

Can infrastructure reuse projects in the High Line Network learn from the faults of the original? Read more

Is a New Day Dawning for Social Infrastructure? AIA Future Is a New Day Dawning for Social Infrastructure?

How can architects reinforce the essentiality of public buildings? Read more

Telling the Story AIA Perspective Telling the Story

Our world is changing, and architects have a key role to play. Read more

Editorial
The Architect of the Capitol Should Be an Architect Now Hiring The Architect of the Capitol Should Be an Architect

The job post advertising for Stephen Ayers' successor describes an architectural license as a "plus." It ought to be a requirement. Read more

Fronts
Architect Maurice Culot to Receive the 2019 Richard Driehaus Prize Awards Architect Maurice Culot to Receive the 2019 Richard Driehaus Prize

The Paris-based designer and theorist was recognized for his lifetime of contributions to architecture and urbanism. Read more

Trailblazing Office Designer Florence Knoll Bassett Dies at 101 In Memoriam Trailblazing Office Designer Florence Knoll Bassett Dies at 101

An early advocate of the open floor plan, Bassett was the first woman to be awarded AIA's Gold Medal for Industrial Design. Read more

Eight North American Firms Named 2019 Emerging Voices Emerging Voices Eight North American Firms Named 2019 Emerging Voices

Selected from around 45 applicants, the winners of the Architectural League of New York's annual program will deliver lectures on their work over four nights in March. Read more

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