We discuss how architectural gifts merge gift-giving with other modes of exchange, who counts as givers & receivers, and whether a gift reveals itself in a crisis. The conversation is accompanied by three photo-essays on Islamabad, Kumasi & Detroit (2/2): placesjournal.org/article/the-ar…

In Places Journal Frances Richard and I talk about the gifting of buildings as part of diplomatic, humanitarian, philanthropic, developmentalist, and religious exchanges—and their impact on cities across geographical locations (1/2): placesjournal.org/article/the-ar…

It is clear in my mind that the urgent problem for architects is how to care for the existing built environment. We need a new architectural imagination, and new pedagogical agendas to go with it.
placesjournal.org/article/repair…

Don't miss Elin Anna Labba's new essay, adapted from her forthcoming book, 'The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi,' out in April U of MN Press.

Daniel Barber much appreciation for this brilliantly programmatic intervention in Places Journal -- highly recommended for anyone working in / studying the design disciplines or concerned about decarbonizing the built environment ... placesjournal.org/article/drawin…

This has been such a great and important series of essays (featuring two of my colleagues, Lizzie Yarina and Kiel Moe), bravo Places Journal and looking forward to reading upcoming ones

Five years after the deadliest wildfire in California history, what lessons can we learn from how the people of Paradise are recovering — and how the community is preparing for the next blaze?

In Butte County, California, with photos and words by J. Matt:
placesjournal.org/article/paradi…