This event poster has reminded me that, every now and then, I probably need to pull out a cooler headshot. In any event, next week I’m going to be a guest on SvNSpeaks, along with John Lorinc, talking about the obstacles that overly prescriptive and… Read More
All posts tagged “built form”
Inside-outside
Take a look at this photo from Central in Hong Kong and note the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems running up the cutout in the middle of the tower. Also note the bamboo scaffolding next door and the epic terrace on top of the… Read More
How urban density affects how you get around
Yesterday I wrote about urban-suburban divides within cities. And I argued that built form will largely dictate the kinds of transportation choices that people will ultimately make. As a follow-up to that, here is a chart based on the findings of a research report completed… Read More
Vancouver isn’t immune to the urban-suburban divide
Vancouver BC City Skyline and Stanley Park by Jit Lim on 500px https://500px.com/embed.js In the comment section of my post about Vancouver’s transit referendum, a reader suggested I take a look at an article by Peter McMartin called, The real Vancouver emerges (from the ruins of… Read More