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First Aired - 05/20/2012 04:30PM
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On a beautiful day in New York City, Curtis B. Wayne decides to delve into the architectural history of the city at large, and particularly the work of Jane Jacobs. Hear about how she opposed Robert Moses and helped protect certain pockets of the city. Also hear about John M. Johansen's contributions to early architecture in the city and learn tons about neighborhoods, development and "brutalism". Read one of Jane Jacobs' fantastic essay here.This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
"Jane Jacobs is seminal, vital and important in terms of changing our attitudes [towards] wiping out old neighborhoods for the sake of something new - that ultimately gives friends of friends the opportunity to make a lot of money in real estate development."
"John M. Johansen is a great example of how we as architects benefit form being, in a way, generalists but absolutely being cognizant of technology."
--Curtis B. Wayne on Burning Down the House
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Jane Jacobs and a Love for the Old (26:23)
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Jane Jacobs, architectural writer, housing projects, Robert Moses, New York City, green space, city history, parkways, building history, development rights, South Bronx, highways, Washington Square Park, neighborhoods, old buildings, bookshops, brutalism, theater design, John M. Johansen, The Harvard Five in New Canaan,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 02/05/2012 04:30PM
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Who to qualify, or identify quality in architecture is the topic of discussion this week on Burning Down the House as Curtis B. Wayne is joined by architect, professor and editor Dr. Wilfried Wang. Together, they discuss how tradition, innovation and context all play into this idea of quality. How should a building's use inform its formal expression? How do we find the front door? Where do we go when finally inside? How does wayfinding succeed or fail? Must we revert to a neoclassical formalism, or can modern expression convey information? This program was sponsored by Fairway Market
"If you insist on too much innovation for the sake of innovation, you're running the risk of disconnecting yourself from tradition and heritage."
--Dr. Wilfried Wang on Burning Down the House
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First Aired - 11/20/2011 04:30PM
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This week's guest on Burning Down the House is architect and technologist Berardo Matalucci of Echomaterico. Tune in for a discussion on the intersections between art, architecture and the sustainable world. Learn more about multi-purpose rooms, Passivhaus, building materials, electronic engineering and more as it relates to the built environment. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market.
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Burning Down the House: Berardo Matalucci (5:12)
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Burning Down the House, Curtis B. Wayne, Heritage Radio Network, architecture, Berardo Matalucci, Echomaterico, BREEAM,Architecture & Sustainability (10:19)
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architecture, sustainability, technology, buildings, windows, living rooms,Form, Function & Compromise (16:47)
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form and function, compromises, living space, multi purpose enclosures, art, technology, electronic engineering, design principals,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
