Category Archives: Design
The Role of Design
The introductory post on the new blog The Public Dialogue caught our eye. The ADF is considering a project focused on the role of design in solutions for building affordable housing in rural Alaska. And this post on The Public … More
“ECOLOGICAL THINKING”
A post from the Coal blog about a “Hothouse Workshop on Ecological Thinking”. A list of participating experts, dates, and description of intentions. This from Coal: What is ecological thinking and how does it transform the way we understand materials, … More
A HOUSE FOR AN ARTIST IN BOGOTA
Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi is literally working in common space in Bogota…or at least above it. Follow this link to Platforma Arquitectura.
A CITY FOR 43 MILLION?
A story shared today on the archdaily blog about China’s plan for a city of 43 million.
POLITICS AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: COMMON SPACE IN VENEZUELA
The unfinished Tower of David skyscraper, the tallest building in Caracas, Venezuela is inhabited and governed by poor Caraqueños who have claimed the building. Inhabitants are adapting and personalizing the spaces to fit their residential needs and there is a bodega on every … More
WIFI MAPPING IN THE CITY
This post from the urbantick blog reviews wifi mapping techniques in Oslo. There is a short film and a collection of images like the one shown.
ANOTHER POST ABOUT COMMON SPACES AND REVOLUTION IN EGYPT
Link to The Polis Blog Post From the post: In a recent Polis blogpost, two guest bloggers opining on the Egyptian protests and role of the city in rebellion noted that “[t]he past few days have not been determined solely by the … More
“REVOLUTIONARY SPACE” IN EGYPT
Link to the story from mammoth blog Mammoth blog’s discussion on the role of “Revolutionary Space” during Egypt’s revolution. Opposition members used their intimate understanding of the built environment in Cairo and a rigorous system of research to develop revolutionary … More
STREET ART VIEW
Link to streetartview Apparently sponsored by Red Bull, this is a collection street art seen through the Google Street View platform. Content in this growing archive is added by users.
CENTER FOR LAND USE INTERPRETATION
Link to The Center for Land Use Interpretation The text below was stolen from The Center for Land Use Interpretation website. This densely layered site is rich with questions, ideas, and findings related to Common Spaces in the USA (including … More
The Alaska Design Forum is supported, in part, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the Municipality of Anchorage.