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A blog about urbanism, architecture and craft
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Affordable Housing is not Housing Affordability
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Early 20th century houses in NW Portland. Attribution Amid fast - rising rents, affordable housing has come to the forefront of Port...
Sunday, August 28, 2016
When it Comes to Housing, a Unit is not a Quantity
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This post isn't a showcase of interesting buildings or neighborhoods, but an attempt to clarify a small linguistic error that often dist...
Monday, August 17, 2015
Can Mid-Rise Buildings be Family Friendly?
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The Modera Belmont, planned for inner east Portland is typical of new multi-family housing in the city. It contains 202 units, mostly 1 b...
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
A Look at Shared Courtyards
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As housing becomes denser, providing meaningful outdoor space becomes increasingly difficult. Shared courtyards pre...
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
The Efficiency of Disorder ... An Interesting Case Study.
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Chuck Mahron, who writes the Strong Towns blog has pointed out that efficiency and order are two very different concepts that are often con...
Monday, August 26, 2013
Vernacular Housing in Montreal ..The Three-Decker
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Close up view of stairs, landings, and balconies, the vernacular language of the city. Recently I went on a short trip to Mont...
Sunday, August 25, 2013
About Me
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I am an emerging professional in the field of architecture. I received my Masters from the Un...
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