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2012's Notable Developments in Landscape Architecture

Charles A. Birnbaum | Posted 02.16.2013 | Arts
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Charles A. Birnbaum

There are many reasons why landscape architecture "has gained stature in the public's imagination," as Alan Brake, Executive Editor at The Architect's...

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Killing Modernism with Fuzzy Math, Bad Information and False Choices

Charles A. Birnbaum | Posted 06.11.2012 | Arts
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Charles A. Birnbaum

Modernism, despite the popularity of Mad Men and shelter magazines like Dwell, is under assault. Iconic works of architecture and landscape architecture from have a particularly high mortality rate.

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2011's 10 Notable Developments in Landscape Architecture

Charles A. Birnbaum | Posted 02.21.2012 | Arts
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Charles A. Birnbaum

I submit this list of 10 notable developments in the world of landscape architecture to reflect on including new designs, significant transformations and influential publications.

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