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 [...]
Almost every New Urbanist project starts out with the idea that it will have diversity. Diversity is the Word. Diversity of races, incomes, businesses (but not really), transportation (as long as automobiles aren’t included).
Well, this is my first plan review post. Let me just say that I think this is going to be fun. While it would be easy to just say, “Everything is crap unless it looks like it belongs on the cover of Architectural Record,” and gain the appreciation of the stereotypical AIA architect who is [...]
The site www.coolhouseplans.com publishes their “Featured COOL House Plan” at the top of the site. I don’t know if this is a randomly generated plan (I tried refreshing a few times, but with no luck to in getting the site changed). I decided to check out their “featured” plan. It was memorably titled: CHP-29918: Triple [...]
Our local paper has a “house of the week” in its “residential” section each Friday. I’ve always given the plans a cursory look. Rarely, they’ll have something that is interesting. But one thing is fairly common– lack of dedicated circulation space. And I think that’s bad. “Open” plans are popular. People like “wide open spaces” [...]
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