What Is College For? http://t.co/QHJFOCMw
What Is College For?
The poor results from America’s institutions of higher education have been a big topic among the architects who design for them. A lot of the campus fads—for things like group study—have worked their way into a generation of college buildings, only to be discredited. This Op Ed points to a number of structural problems in education today, but it should have mentioned that trends in the built environment of the campus needs as much reevaluation as the attitudes within.
I see your backlash and raise you one more.
So the Amzn PriceCheck was a shot at the Big Boxes? Seems like once you’re in the store, it’s too little, too late. http://t.co/sjXWJHRC
Trend toward taller office floors in NY could have big impact on better natural light for inhabitants. NYT missed it. http://t.co/JVykfzfq
Biggest Daytime Fireworks Show Ever — Mathaf Opening of Cai Guo-Qiang: Saraab (by nateiu)
The video is not very well done, but this seems like it could be quite beautiful. Much more intriguing than spelling our Macy’s over the Hudson.
Amazon’s Glasgow Kiss to your local bookstore. Why behave this way toward competitors? Just begging for a backlash. http://t.co/8UnSKxiF
Brown, windy.
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White, low.
(Source: myamy)
From the Containing Useless Clutter Department: the Sidewalk Shed becomes the Umbrella Stand: http://t.co/Vjluxung Where do I lock my bike?
From the Containing Useless Clutter Department: the Sidewalk Shed becomes the Umbrella Stand: http://bit.ly/rJX2do Where do I lock my bike?
