Boston just said “No Thanks” the 2024 Olympic Bid; Why moss agrees it was a great choice
Boston mayor Martin Walsh has withdrawn his city’s bid for the 2024 Olympics. Here’s why we think that was a smart choice.
Tall Buildings and Balconies: What Makes a Good or Bad Design
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.
Summer Indoor Outdoor Living: Good Design Breaks Down Barriers
We love the indoor outdoor living options afforded by Moss HQ. Here’s how to maximize your access to the outside this summer at home and elsewhere.
Featuring Chicago: Marina City
Last week, Marina City, won preliminary landmark status. Eye candy snaps and historical snippets celebrate this great building of Chicago.
Be Cool, Chicago: How to Handle Summer Heat
With the first real heat of 2015 upon us (its about time, July), here’s a refresher course in keeping your cool with minimal energy.
A Moss Field Guide to Architectural Drawings: Important Signs and Symbols
Each design project is unique, but the process of design here at Moss follows a well defined path. Here’s how we approach a design project, from Program, and Field Measuring, through Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation and on to Permits and Construction Administration. This series of posts will explore our approach to the design process and give you an idea of how we might…
The Process of Design: Construction Documents
A tour through the moss::: design process: with Construction Documents we specify every important element of the building to be completed. Here’s how!
The Process of Design: Design Development
A tour through the moss::: design process: Design Development takes the project from concepts to details – a building begins to emerge.