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Enduring beauty and usefullness: Why we still judge buildings by Vitruvian Standards

November 17, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Why should we take note of the writings of the Roman, Vitruvius, who died 2000 years ago? Because his ideas are still startlingly relevant.

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Against Disposable Architecture: Moss Wants to Design for the Duration

November 12, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

An important part of our ethos at moss is to avoid design that is disposable.

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The Real Potential for Solar Power in the USA

November 10, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

The US probably shouldn’t cover the west in PV panels. But putting a solar power system on your home or business is a GREAT idea. What’s the difference?

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Smart Architecture Solves the Political Problem of Gender Neutral Restrooms

November 2, 2015

By: Matt Nardella

Architecture and design of gender neutral bathrooms are here to solve the thornier political issues of the day. Vote for good design on November 3rd.

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The Brick that Built our City: Chicago Common

September 24, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Watch out! You are completely surrounded by Chicago common brick walls. You just didn’t know it yet.

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… And Why the Kitchen Work Triangle Doesn’t Work

September 17, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Today we’d like to kill the idea of the Kitchen Work Triangle as a design tool that is out of date and should be out of our design process.

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Why an Open Kitchen is More than A Design Update

September 15, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

At moss, an open kitchen isn’t just an aesthetic choice, it’s a alignment of the house with the way a modern family lives.

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Reflexive Architecture: How We Shape the World that Shapes Us

August 18, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Today we meditate on the cycle nature of design – we shape our environment and then it shapes us – in so many intentional and unintentional ways.

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Featuring Chicago: Reebie Storage Warehouse

August 4, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Reebie Storage Warehouse on Clark is a rare example of Egyptian Revival style and proof that Chicagoans have been overflowing their homes since the 20s.

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Boston just said “No Thanks” the 2024 Olympic Bid; Why moss agrees it was a great choice

July 28, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Boston mayor Martin Walsh has withdrawn his city’s bid for the 2024 Olympics. Here’s why we think that was a smart choice.

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Tall Buildings and Balconies: What Makes a Good or Bad Design

July 23, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

In today’s post, we’ll explain why the balconies of the Marina City towers, featured last week, are so great (Hint: its not just because they are half round in shape) and some of the other features of a great tall building balcony.

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Featuring Chicago: Marina City

July 16, 2015

By: Della Hansmann

Last week, Marina City, won preliminary landmark status. Eye candy snaps and historical snippets celebrate this great building of Chicago.

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