#007 – Libs, Mods, & Saints: An Interview with Jeff Speck
In a recent Architect Magazine article, urban designer Jeff Speck prompted plenty of discussion when he offered a lighthearted synopsis of New Urbanism’s most vocal critics. ‘Libs, Mods, & Saints’, he calls them.
In the New Urban Architect Podcast episode #7, Speck expands on the ideas covered in the article and more.
Speck is best known for his co-authorship of the recently released Smart Growth Manual, as well as Suburban Nation: The Rise and Fall of the American Dream. To learn more about him, check out his website.
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#006 – Original Green: An Interview with Steve Mouzon
Should building designs be based on good common-sense or architects’ fiat? What is a living tradition, anyway? Can a building really be considered ‘green’ if it is hated and likely to be demolished within a few decades?
In the New Urban Architect Podcast episode #6, architect Steve Mouzon shares his ideas on these subjects and more. You can read more about Steve’s ideas on his blog, Original Green, or by following him on Twitter.
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#005 – Modernism, Codes, & More: An Interview with Gary Justiss
What makes a good building? Are design codes repressive, or do they facilitate better focus on detail during the design process? When is modernism a drag, and can it ever be made to integrate well into TND contexts?
In the New Urban Architect Podcast episode #5, architect Gary Justiss shares his ideas on these subjects and more.
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#004 – EX, DX, LX: An Interview with Kenneth Hitchens
Can the automobile industry’s EX, DX, LX concept be applied to architecture? Will the countless empty tract houses left over from the boom ever sell–or are they just plain unlivable, designed for a buyer that no longer exists?
In the New Urban Architect Podcast episode #4, architect Kenneth Hitchens shares his ideas on these subjects and more.
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#003 – The New Dignity: An Interview with Geoffrey Mouen (Full)
What exactly is the ‘New Dignity’? How does the ‘green’ zeitgeist fit into the practice of traditional architecture? What implications does economic recession have for architectural design?
In the New Urban Architect Podcast episode #3, architect Geoffrey Mouen expounds on these questions and more. This post contains the full interview.
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#002 – The New Dignity: An Interview with Geoffrey Mouen
What exactly is the ‘New Dignity’? How does the ‘green’ zeitgeist fit into the practice of traditional architecture? What implications does economic recession have for architectural design?
In the New Urban Architect Podcast episode #2, architect Geoffrey Mouen expounds on these questions and more. This post contains an abridged version of the interview.
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#001 – About This Podcast
Introducing the New Urban Architect Podcast, a collection of interviews with design professionals about the role of architecture within the New Urbanism. Listen to the first episode to get a quick idea of what the podcast is all about, and don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss out on the upcoming interviews!
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