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Articles by Deborah Snoonian Glenn
Small Homes, Big Ideas
Yes, in My Backyard: A sympathetic design raises the bar for affordable housing in a not-so-affordable city. Deborah Snoonian Glenn Living Small in the Big City: Adapting to a changing program, an inventive project in Seoul mixes micro and small apartments with arts-focused functions. Clare Jacobson As cities wrestle with an affordable-housing crisis, some people see micro units as one option to explore.
Restructured Affordability
Restructured Affordability Learning Objectives: List at least four innovative development strategies that are being used to expand the options for—and pull down the costs of—multifamily housing. Discuss ways to deliver “stealth density” through thoughtful design. Describe ways that basic palettes of materials can be used to enliven facades while exercising restraint.
Can You Hear Me Now?
With the help of acousticians, architects incorporate generous quantities of glazing into spaces where the quality of sound is critical. Learning Objectives: Outline the acoustical properties of glass and glazing assemblies. Describe how glass is incorporated into the three projects featured: a university theater, a museum auditorium, and a place of worship. Discuss the strategies for mitigating the undesirable acoustical characteristics of glass in each of the above projects.
Katerra Announces New Products for the Design and Construction Industry
On the eve of the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, the design-build and technology firm Katerra announced a broad series of products aimed at improving the quality and lowering the cost and delivery time of design and construction projects. The Silicon Valley company’s new offerings will be launched throughout 2019.
Los Angeles Dwelling by Freeland Buck
Taking advantage of Los Angeles zoning that allows two single-family residences to sit on one parcel of real estate, 2017 Vanguard firm FreelandBuck designed Second House to take cues from the Culver City property’s original structure, while also completely departing from it. The angular 1,500-square-foot dwelling presents a study in how to shrewdly carve out living space on a stingy footprint.
Georgia Fixer-Upper | Save This Old House
Georgia Fixer-Upper | Save This Old House 1 × Fixer-Upper Off the Old Town Square Fixer-Upper Off the Old Town Square Courtesy of Grant Henry/www.sisterlouisaschurch.com Price: $62,000Location: Griffin, GAContact: Grant Henry, [email protected] The History: Tax records date this four-bedroom, two-bath house to 1920. Its first known owner was one W. G. Norman of the Norman Buggy Company, a maker of horse-drawn carriages whose factory building still stands.
The Future of Practice: Small Firms
Close relationships with clients, value-added service, an emphasis on design quality, a collegial work atmosphere—the appeals of small firms have lured many architects into opening up shop. But once you’ve been in business for a while, what does it really feel like? When asked about how the Philadelphia firm Digsau establishes fees for clients, a tongue-in-cheek response from one of its four cofounders, Jeff Goldstein, captures the flavor of having a small architecture firm today.
Terasaki Research Institute by Atelier Hitoshi Abe
According to architect Hitoshi Abe, Dr. Paul I. Terasaki, a scientist and philanthropist, loved three things: his Japanese heritage; the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), his alma mater and longtime employer; and his ground-breaking research on human tissue typing, a process critical to the success of organ transplants.
L.A. Takes Big Step to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Buildings
On February 6, the Los Angeles City Council adopted a resolution targeting drastic cuts to greenhouse gas emissions from commercial and residential buildings—the latest step by the nation’s second-largest city to shrink the environmental footprint of its built environment.
The Barrington Residence by Eric Rosen
It’s not often that a house tour begins on the roof. But as you step past the entry gate of the Barrington residence in Los Angeles’s Brentwood neighborhood, you find yourself facing several artificial-turf-covered steps leading to the structure’s summit, which boasts a commanding view of the Getty Center, the mountaintop museum complex designed by Richard Meier.
Hedrick Study by Johnson Favaro at UCLA
Today’s college students want the freedom to study, snack, and socialize at any time and anywhere on campus. At UCLA, the newest hot spot for the mobile, wireless-enabled generation is Hedrick Study, located on the ground floor of Hedrick Hall, a 1960s-era high-rise dormitory. With its European-style food hall, cozy fireplace, and variety of comfy seating arrangements, you might mistake it for the lobby of a boutique hotel.
Richard Meier's First Bridge
In October 2016—more than 20 years after his initial sketches were completed—Pritzker Prize–winning architect Richard Meier has completed his first bridge, which links the heart of Alessandria, Italy, to the city’s 18th-century citadel across the Tanaro River. The reason for the long delay? “Bureaucracy,” Meier says.
Richard Meier's First Bridge
In October 2016—more than 20 years after his initial sketches were completed—Pritzker Prize–winning architect Richard Meier has completed his first bridge, which links the heart of Alessandria, Italy, to the city’s 18th-century citadel across the Tanaro River. The reason for the long delay? “Bureaucracy,” Meier says.
The Comfort Food Diaries: My Coke Habit
When I was in grade school, my family did the same thing every Sunday: My mother and two brothers and I went to church; my father stayed behind to do who knows what; and afterward, we'd meet at my grandparents' apartment for lunch. My father's three brothers and their families were usually there, too. At this meal, and before and after it, all the kids drank Coca-Cola.
Changing Your Name After Marriage
I thought I was prepared for the day my fiancé and I applied for our marriage license. But, when I got to the part of the form that asked me to fill in my new last name, I balked. Pre-wedding cold feet regarding the name change — is that a thing?
Want Your City to Thrive? Look to Its Trees
To paraphrase a beloved children's book, trees are nice—they give us oxygen, filter air pollutants, and absorb rainwater. Plus, research shows that trees in urban areas slow down traffic, foster civic pride and identity, and improve property values.
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