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Issue of November 5, 2007 |     |
From the Shipyard to the Backyard By Richard Cook Built in 1942 to support the World War II effort, the Hingham Shipyard was developed on former Massachusetts polo grounds as a large industrial complex. Integrated Project Teams Continuing to Evolve By Fred Kramer, John Martin, Sean Murphy and Lori Stewart Coletti Accessible Homes Feature Universal Design By Ramesh Gulatee Accessibility in its truest sense starts at the curbside of your home and renders the entire house accessible and reachable. Why Are People Still Getting Lost in Boston? By Janet R. Carpman Boston’s fame extends not only to the Boston Tea Party, the Big Dig, the Patriots and the Red Sox, It’s been called the most challenging American city to navigate. Shaping Beautiful Cities From ‘Unloved’ Sites By Bill Thomas Large-scale urban changes require government intervention. Even medium-scale changes only can be made with major commercial or institutional owners and developers. Precast Concrete Is Key to Sustainability By Rita Seraderian Architects, engineers, designers, constructors and developers have long recognized that precast concrete has distinct advantages. Design Keiretsu Offers New Project Model By Edward Ransom As the construction industry continues to morph under the mandate by owners for better, faster and more capable project delivery, design firms will have to consider operating under new business models. Multiple Disciplines Are Beneficial at Firms By Stephanie Horowitz The advent of new software tools greatly increased the value of having non-architectural staff members at residential architecture firms. Building Up, Not Out: A Cadet Dormitory Study By Rick Jensen and Steve Allen With land at a premium in terms of cost and availability in New England, colleges and universities are thinking creatively when considering options for expanding their campuses. Fabric Design Keeps Environment in Mind By Samuel J. Armijos With sustainable design one of the most important issues in architecture today, designers are focusing on environmentally friendly materials and finding new and creative ways to reduce energy costs. Hardwood Flooring: Essential Element of Design By Thomas D. Osborn and Frances G. Welson Wood for flooring is a fascinating material to use inventively, effectively and as a unifying element in creating elegant space. |
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