Deb Chachra's book, "How Infrastructure Works: Transforming Our Shared Systems for a Changing World," draws attention to a critical issue: our society's infrastructure is under unprecedented strain due to climate change. Infrastructure, often taken for granted, is the very
Facing a national housing shortage and a surplus of vacant commercial properties, innovative solutions have emerged. One notable trend is the conversion of commercial spaces into residential units to tackle housing demands. This adaptive reuse ranges from high-end to affordable living spaces,
The transformation of the former People's Gas site at 3955 N. Kilpatrick in Chicago signifies a major development in urban living standards. Spearheaded by GW Properties, with design expertise from Pappageorge Haymes, the $110 million project represents a substantial effort to invigorate the
As cities soar skyward with sleek glass facades, a hidden environmental tragedy unfolds. Migratory birds, tricked by reflective surfaces, are dying in vast numbers upon colliding with these urban structures. This issue has captured the focus of environmentalists, architects, and city officials,
