The Half-Life of History

The old World War II military base at Wendover, Utah, where the U.S. Army Air Force trained for the bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945, is today a semi-ruin — and as such a testament to our collective unwillingness to ponder the world-historical event of the first act of nuclear warfare. Writer William Fox and photographer Mark Klett explore Wendover and its past, finding evidence everywhere of what Fox calls "the erosion of history."
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

University of Toronto Announces Lecture Series

The Daniels 2011-2012 Public Lectures in architecture and design will feature Gregg Pasquarelli, Elizabeth Meyer, Catherine Mosbach, Finn Geipel, Didier Faustino, Fernando Romero, Jeanne Gang, David Gissen, William Morrish, Hrvoje Njiric and Liz Diller.
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University of Maryland's WaterShed Opens at Solar Decathlon

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Road Ecology: Wildlife Habitat and Highway Design

For more than a century we've been designing roads — from local routes to transcontinental expressways — with little consideration about how they might alter — and harm — ecological systems and wildife habitats. But in the last decade, as Laura Tepper writes, "the emerging field of road ecology has galvanized scholars and designers eager to investigate the complex interactions between roads and the natural environment."
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Landscape Optimism: An Interview with Chris Reed

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The High Line

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WEEKLY EMAIL: SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
FEATURED THIS WEEK : WILLIAM L. FOX & MARK KLETT The Half-Life of History The old World War II military base at Wendover, Utah, where the U.S. Army Air Force trained for the bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945, is today a semi-ruin — and as such a testament to our collective unwillingness to ponder the world-historical event of the first act of nuclear warfare. Writer William Fox and photographer Mark Klett explore Wendover and its past, finding evidence everywhere of what Fox calls "the erosion of history." READ MORE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO University of Toronto Announces Lecture Series The Daniels 2011-2012 Public Lectures in architecture and design will feature Gregg Pasquarelli, Elizabeth Meyer, Catherine Mosbach, Finn Geipel, Didier Faustino, Fernando Romero, Jeanne Gang, David Gissen, William Morrish, Hrvoje Njiric and Liz Diller. READ MORE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND University of Maryland's WaterShed Opens at Solar Decathlon The innovative project focusing on efficient, renewable energy and water quality and conservation can be seen on the National Mall from Friday, September 23, through Sunday, October 2. READ MORE FROM OUR SPONSORS Being sustainable has never been so profitable. See how the country's most innovative companies are improving their bottom line by staying the course on sustainability. Look into Sappi's paper mills that are setting a new standard for environmental responsibility. Find out more about Sappi here >> Order a copy of eQ003 >> Download a PDF copy >> Society, the economy and the context for design are rapidly changing — providing new opportunities for designers who are prepared for the complexities of the future. Attend the "Pivot: AIGA Design Conference" this fall in Phoenix for inspiration, incredible networking and actionable insights on the changing design industry. Learn more about "Pivot" here >> Register for the conference now >> LAURA TEPPER Road Ecology: Wildlife Habitat and Highway Design For more than a century we've been designing roads — from local routes to transcontinental expressways — with little consideration about how they might alter — and harm — ecological systems and wildife habitats. But in the last decade, as Laura Tepper writes, "the emerging field of road ecology has galvanized scholars and designers eager to investigate the complex interactions between roads and the natural environment." READ MORE QUILIAN RIANO Landscape Optimism: An Interview with Chris Reed In 2000 Chris Reed founded StossLU, or Stoss Landscape Urbanism. Since then the Boston-based office has emerged as one of the leading advocates for expanding the scope of landscape architectural projects and practices. Here architect Quilian Riano talks with Reed about his recent work and about the rise of landscape urbanism from an academic movement in the 1990s to an influential professional and pedagogical framework. READ MORE		BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK \| FOLLOW US ON TWITTER A totally unvarnished and uncoated look at what goes on behind the glossy world of print production. Off Register >> It's never too late to start connecting. MFA Interaction Design at the School of Visual Arts >> From Mohawk Fine Papers a curated marketplace of designer papergoods and gifts. Browse the Shop >> Don't miss the chance to pivot this fall. Pivot: AIGA Design Conference 2011 >> PLACES ARCHIVE: WINTER 2001 The High Line High Line photographs from Joel Sternfeld. READ MORE PARTNER SCHOOL University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation The School provides a process through which our students and the professional community can express the creativity, acquire the technical capacity, accept the social responsibility, and recognize a sense of history to make the decisions that shape the built environment. Through research, practice, outreach and teaching, students learn to understand the built environment at all scales: from the history, design, function and impact of a single building or public space to the operation, physical form and socioeconomic system of a metropolitan region. RECENT BOOKS RECEIVED American Glamour Alice T. Friedman Reading the American Landscape: An Index of Books and Images Lex ter Braak, David Hamers, Anne Hoogewoning, Erik de Jong, Frank van der Salm, Dirk Sijmons and Hanneke Schreiber Boomtown 2050: Scenarios for a Rapidly Growing City Richard Weller
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