Archive for November, 2006

Quality, Speed, Price…Pick Any…

You’ve probably heard the adage “Price/Quality/Speed – pick any two.” My experience in architecture has shown that when it comes to construction, the rule is you can pick any one…you can’t have two and three is, as Monty Python says “Right Out!”. So, as you get started on your next construction project, keep [...]

Daybreak Part II – New Urbanism Rant Continued

New urbanism (NU) is based on the idea that diversity is a value (rather than diversity being a fact). The more diverse the population base, the more diverse the uses, and the more public transportation, the healthier the community. At least that’s the theory. New urbanists point to points and places from the past stating [...]