Still Thankful
Thanksgiving is near, But maybe family won’t be, Still, thankful this year. – Anthony Fossi The Haiku rings true, we have a…
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Consciously Amenitizing
Recreation and amenities—some might say they are the cherry on top! These entertaining features, provided in communities across the country, have included everything…
Wind, Shade and Shadow: Strategic Design
Prevailing wind and shade/shadow studies have become significant tools for WHA designers to create healthy and well-planned communities and buildings. These studies help…
The Easy Sites Are All Gone!
Let’s face it, the easy sites are all gone. We are left with the remnants – irregular shaped, topographically challenged, limited access, penned…
Great Neighborhoods – A Recipe
As planners and architects working on macro- and micro-scale communities, we are often asked, “What makes a Great Neighborhood?” It’s not an easy…
A Perspective on Documentation
I have travelled the world to visit the great monuments of architecture like Notre Dame, the Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia without realizing…