Last week I was named President of the International Interior Design Association for 2013-2014. I was inducted at IIDA’s Annual Meeting on June 9, just preceding NeoCon 2013. I am...
Architecture as a profession is in a state of transition. As an example, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recently begun a repositioning effort with the goal to reach...
While driving through Framingham recently, I noticed that REI has installed covered solar structures in their parking lots. This approach of the integration of solar panels is not new, however,...
Since the bombing on Marathon Monday, I have been struck by the strength of the people of this city that I call home. The tragedy seems to have fortified everyone’s...
I’ve recently returned from I Saloni 2013 in Milan, Italy. I Saloni is an incredible Design show, which encompasses Salone Internazionale del Mobile (furniture), Euroluce (lighting), Salone Ufficio (office furniture),...
Old buildings have a character about them that pristine new buildings simply don't have — they have history — within their walls exist evidence and truths about those who once...
June 21, 1919- April 9, 2013 Today the world has lost one of its great minds. Paolo Soleri, architect, builder, artist, writer, theorist, husband, father, born on Summer Solstice, June...
One of my favorite places in the world is Block Island, and one of my favorite things to do is to walk, hike and bike every inch of it –...
On February 28, 2013 I had the honor of participating on the jury of Design Museum Boston’s Street Seats Challenge. This amazing competition generated interest from all over the world....
With the rising pricing of heating fuel to record levels, it is even more important to increase the efficiency of your home in order to keep more money in your...
