Design and Architecture

Much of US manufacturing is being outsourced to the Chinese, but when it comes to architecture, they

An eye-catching gas station at Olympic and Robertson has been certified as "green." Plus, refuse bec

The Los Angeles Philharmonic is revisiting the music of Stalin's Russia. We hear about Stalin's "Edi

The Southwest is in a drought. What does this mean for gardens in Los Angeles? Plus, Intelligent Liv

Furniture designers are hard at work in LA, but where do you find their creations? Plus, what is enl

Will bamboo floors, denim insulation and solar power really make your house kinder to the earth? Hea

The Apple iPhone and TV box, huge flat-screen TV's... it's been a good week for gadget-lovers. We he

At this year's end it’s time for reflection. But some architects are looking ahead – way ahead – to

Sustainable cars, public parks and a transit system to make us proud? Could this be the LA you know

Frances Anderton talks to the architects of the Griffith Observatory redesign.  Plus, a discussion a

The Venice Architecture Biennale used to showcase landmarks by star architects. This year the stars

Concrete, aluminum and wood may be yesterday's building blocks. Hear about transmaterials. Plus, sur

In a time of skyrocketing house prices, prefab Modern is being touted as a sustainable, stylish answ

Jane Jacobs took on big city planners to defend the life of the city. What might Jacobs have thought