Posts Tagged ‘Q+A’

Q+A: Faceless city? Why Vancouver is in so many car commercials

Jan 2, 15 • 3348 Views • Q+A, VANCOUVER • sixty7 Architecture Road • 1 Comment

An executive producer and an urban planner give answers to our question of the week. David Bouck is the Executive Producer of Means of Production, a company that produces TV commercials, feature films, music videos and promos: Over the last 25 years Vancouver...
Q+A: Is a church just a building, or is it something more?

Sep 25, 14 • 2858 Views • CALGARY, Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • No Comments

A designer & an architect give answers to our question of the week. Kelly Janz of Transept Architecture is a Western Canadian designer helping faith communities make spaces that move their missions forward: In the Christian tradition, the Church...
Q+A: Should floating houses be part of the solution to rising sea levels?

Sep 11, 14 • 2874 Views • Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • 2 Comments

Three individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Scott Holcombe is the Managing Principal of the New York-based Urban Waterfront Advisors, Inc. The firm’s focus...
Q+A: Are play spaces for kids being neglected in the urban lifestyle?

Jul 16, 14 • 2747 Views • PLAY, Q+A, Skyscraper, Urban Spaces • sixty7 Architecture Road • No Comments

Three individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Louis Zacharilla is the co-founder of the Intelligent Community Forum. He is the co-author of the books...
Q+A: Is parametric design a craft?

Apr 9, 14 • 3128 Views • Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • 6 Comments

Two individuals, from separate professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Is parametric design a craft? Liz Steel is a Sydney-based Architect who teaches on-location architecture...
Q+A: Can the creation of urban destinations transform or hinder a city’s development?

Apr 1, 14 • 2877 Views • Cityscape, Entertainment, PLAY, Q+A, Retail, Take A Walk, Urban Spaces • sixty7 Architecture Road • 3 Comments

Four individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Can the creation of urban destinations transform or hinder a city’s development? Think about places that try to...
Q+A: How to keep the sense of community in social housing?

Feb 4, 14 • 1815 Views • Affordable Housing, Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • 6 Comments

Katerina Cizek is a Czech-Canadian digital documentary-maker. At the National Film Board of Canada, she has helped redefine the organization as one of the world’s leading digital content hubs, first with the Webby-winning Filmmaker-in-Residence and now,...
Q+A: Can 30 year old building or younger be worthy of architectural preservation?

Dec 22, 13 • 1356 Views • Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • No Comments

Catherine Nasmith is an architect in Toronto who specializes in heritage rehabilitation, planning, advocacy and research. She is also the publisher of the e-journal, Built Heritage News, and writes for many other publications: Cultural value...
Q+A: What does the design and layout of an airport reveal about a city?

Nov 17, 13 • 2355 Views • Q+A, Transportation • sixty7 Architecture Road • No Comments

Michael McDonald is a Senior Principal with Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. Awarded the National Professional Fraternity for Architecture and Allied Arts’ Alpha Rho Chi medal for leadership, Michael is recognized for...
Q+A: Are train stations of the 21st century ‘high tech’?

Oct 11, 13 • 2638 Views • Q+A, Transportation • sixty7 Architecture Road • 13 Comments

Two individuals, from slightly different professional backgrounds, and from different parts of Canada, give answers to our question of the week. Tarek El-Khatib is a senior partner at Zeidler Partnership Architects and a fellow of the Royal...
Q+A: Can we still be private in public in a panoptic city?

Aug 8, 13 • 2153 Views • Cityscape, Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • 21 Comments

Three individuals, from different professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. B.J. Murphy is a Transhumanist and Philosopher of Science and Technology. I’m a writer for the...
Q+A: Should prisons be designed to intimidate or rehabilitate?

Aug 1, 13 • 1735 Views • Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • Comments Off on Q+A: Should prisons be designed to intimidate or rehabilitate?

Raphael Sperry is an architect and president of Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility, a non-profit organization founded in 1983 that works for disarmament, protection of the natural and built environment, and socially responsible...
Q+A: In what ways has the condo lifestyle changed urban experiences?

Jul 28, 13 • 1804 Views • Cityscape, Q+A, Skyscraper • sixty7 Architecture Road • 5 Comments

Craig Rushton has been a licensed Realtor with Century 21 since 2006. Specializing in Condominium Sales and Marketing in both Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC. www.RushtonProperties.ca : The condo lifestyle has changed the way we live and socialize in an urban...
Q+A:When it comes to bridge design, what is the balance between structural integrity, architectural beauty and usability?

Jul 6, 13 • 1689 Views • Engineering, Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • 1 Comment

Two individuals, from different professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Stuart Nielsen, is a bridge engineer, adjunct faculty member and owner of the blog, tallbridgeguy.com. He grew up in...
Q+A: Can anything positive be gained by just being a flaneur?

Jun 27, 13 • 2167 Views • Q+A, Take A Walk • sixty7 Architecture Road • 2 Comments

Two individuals, from different professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. A blogger since 2007, Cindi, a published writer, author and journalist, writes about her life in words and...
Q+A: What makes a city or neighbourhood cinematic?

Jun 20, 13 • 1318 Views • Entertainment, Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • No Comments

Three individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Brendan MacDevette is a location scout & manager for film, television and advertising campaigns in New...
Q+A: Is there still room for nationalism in contemporary architecture?

Jun 13, 13 • 1373 Views • Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • 2 Comments

Two individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Plus a book which answers the question. Shalini Pereira is an interior design and architectural consultant based...
Q+A: Should developed nations encourage developing nations to adapt better building codes and standards?

Jun 6, 13 • 1533 Views • Engineering, Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • No Comments

Four individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Diane Simard is an architect who works for Architectes de l’urgence et de la coopération (Cooperation and...
Q+A: What role can women play in helping to shape their built environment?

May 30, 13 • 1688 Views • Q+A • sixty7 Architecture Road • Comments Off on Q+A: What role can women play in helping to shape their built environment?

Four individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, give answers to our question of the week. Jo Walker is a former interior designer, turned successful blogger in Brisbane, Australia, who...

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