September 7, 2007
  Having It Both Ways
Can Columbia University expand into Harlem and still let Harlem move into Columbia?
Columbia University is planning a 17-acre new campus north of its main Morningside Heights university grounds. The new campus will juxtapose sleek, Modern forms next to West Harlem’s gritty, industrial streetscapes in an attempt to create a campus that invites the neighborhood into the school with glass facades, green spaces, public parks, and wide building setbacks. To ensure a smooth transition of development, Columbia will have to work with community members and local businesses that might be displaced by the expansion.

Members’ Voice: When Historic Preservation Meets Security Needs
AIArchitect recently spoke with members about the security issues that concern them most when renovating historic public buildings such as courthouses, government offices, and regional museums. From perimeter security and setbacks to the need to balance accessibility with safety and beauty with utility, historic preservation experts agreed that one size does not fit all, suggested adopting appropriate interventions, and noted that architects should be involved in security planning from the get-go.

Business Travel Made Easy
Cancelled flights … lost luggage … presentation programs that won’t run … the list of potential business trip challenges is virtually endless. In fact, when it comes to business travel, it seems that problems and delays are the norm, not the exception. The key is to be prepared for anything that comes your way. Only then will arriving at your destination be as simple as your morning drive into the office.

 

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