Tag Archives: architecture

interactive environments evolve

By {ns} | April 1, 2007

much of my independent research over the last year and a half has been consumed by the relationship between architecture, our physical environments, and digital technologies, our primary source for information, communication and knowledge. the primary goal of such research is to decipher how the fast-paced rise in digital technologies will, or rather should, begin [...]

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defensive design + medieval modern

By {ns} | March 4, 2007

it seems that architecture has suddenly shifted post-9/11… a shift away from the notion of a “more fluid, transparent landscape in which walls would simply begin to melt away.” instead, we have become a society obsessed with security and our architecture is beginning to reflect that with its solidarity of walls and defensive facades. our [...]

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face it architecture, you’re irresponsible

By {ns} | February 17, 2007

amidst the recent epidemic of obesity in this country, many people point to problem being the ever-growing number of fast food restaurants and poor eating habits among the populous. however, doesn’t our surrounding environment play a crucial factor in this as well? i recently read an article that posed the question–can architecture make you fat? [...]

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architecture in the u.s. (yawn…)

By {ns} | December 14, 2006

just came across the website for seARCH architecture and it’s actually really well-done, and the language barrier is not even an issue but innovatively incorporated into the overall design and functionality of the site. and, of course, take a guess as to where they are located. yep, amsterdam… the netherlands… the places where architecture is [...]

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