The Sum of our lives and the variety of experience
For New Year’s Eve, consider the sum of our lives – an afterlife spent re-visiting all the moments of life re-sorted according to type.
Year in Review: Moss Projects of 2015
Its hard to believe that 2015 has come to a close already. Here is a rundown of all the great moss projects that wrapped up construction – and started being used for their new purposes – in the last year. Keep reading to check out two new restaurants, a brewery taproom, an optometrist’s office, a…
Since it’s a Green Christmas, Make it Sustainable, Too
We don’t love missing out on a white christmas, but here are some suggestions to make our Green Christmas much more sustainable. Happy Holidays!
Loop Link propels Chicago into Transit leap forward
Moss has been a proponent of BRT over the last few years despite its many setbacks in Chicago and we are excited to see how the first phase – the Loop Link starts to shift the transit landscape as it gets under way. What is Loop Link? Per the city’s own BRT website, Loop Link is:…
The Architecture of Star Wars: a Fan’s Favorite Buildings, Cities, and Death Star
What’s your favorite building of the Star Wars galaxy? Cast a vote for one of these or tell us why another is the best.
Bang Chop is Open: Fresh Modern Thai Restaurant Comes to West Loop, Chicago
Our most recent restaurant project is now open; Bang Chop Thai Kitchen is a fresh, modern addition to West Loop’s great dining choices!
Revolving Doors … Save Energy with Every Spin
Curious City recently answered, “Why does Chicago have so many revolving doors?” That made us wonder how many people know that using revolving doors saves energy. If you didn’t before, now you can feel a tiny boost of adult pride and child-like glee when you chose the revolving doors; you’re saving energy while you run around in…
Design for Deconstruction: Architects should Plan for Less Waste
Nearly every building ends up in the landfill eventually. Designers need to challenge ourselves not just to reuse materials but make sure they are reusable.
Paris Climate Talks: the Importance of Visualizing Climate Change
Four days into the Paris Climate Talks, other news has already pushed this earth shaking topic below the fold on the NYTimes front page and off the top of the NPR hourly talk items. We understand. Climate change is not fun, and it’s not sexy. But it is UTTERLY IMPORTANT. Maybe some simple, effective graphics can…
Keeping An Eye on the Paris Climate Talks: Climate Change in Six Infographics
World leaders are meeting this week and next for the Paris Climate Talks. Since architects are visual people, we’ve assembled some of the best representations of the current climate situation.