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Controversial ConstructionsSeptember 30, 202515 min read
New York City's skinniest (and most hated) building
New Yorkers discovered that one of their city's most cherished views had vanished seeminlgy overnight. The Empire State Building, visible from Madison Square Park for nearly a century, now cowered behind 262 Fifth Avenue.
Khalil Shanti
Code CuriousSeptember 10, 20258 min read
Understanding Zoning Variances: A Complete Guide
Learn what zoning variances are, how they're granted in different cities, and why they're crucial for property development and architectural projects.
Khalil Shanti
Development DisastersSeptember 4, 202512 min read
When Buildings Become Death Rays
Two infamous skyscrapers transformed sunlight into weapons, melting cars and burning people - revealing how architectural ambition can accidentally harness the destructive power of focused solar energy.
Khalil Shanti
Code CuriousAugust 25, 20257 min read
New York City's Most Outdated Building Code?
Why wooden water tanks dot every NYC building over 6 stories tall - a 140-year-old building code that has remained unchanged since the 1880s.
Khalil Shanti
Development DisastersAugust 19, 20258 min read
The Leaning Tower of... NYC?
How inadequate research and corner-cutting in construction led to the catastrophic failure of 161 Maiden Lane - a masterclass in the critical importance of thorough project research.
Khalil Shanti
AI & ArchitectureJuly 18, 20256 min read
Designing Smarter Multifamily Housing with AI-Powered Pre-Design Research
How AI-powered research tools can help architects navigate multifamily housing constraints and find opportunities within zoning regulations.
Ira Concepcion
AI & ArchitectureJuly 1, 20258 min read
Rethinking Design Education: Why AI Belongs in the Architecture Curriculum
Observations and conversations on AI in architecture education. Exploring how AI can strengthen architectural pedagogy through context, iteration, and research integration.
Ira Concepcion
AI & ArchitectureMay 8, 20255 min read
Untangling a Complex Zoning Site with AI
Observations and Conversations on AI in Architecture. First in a series of reflections on how our tools are changing.
Ira Concepcion
AI & ArchitectureMay 1, 20256 min read
The 2025 Architecture AI Toolkit
Discover the most promising Applied AI tools for architects that can enhance workflows and free up time for design.
Khalil Shanti & Ira Concepcion
AI & ArchitectureJanuary 29, 20256 min read
AI In Architecture / Engineering / Construction: Why Now?
Explore why the convergence of AI capabilities and industry needs makes this the perfect moment for AI transformation in AEC.
Khalil Shanti
AI & ArchitectureJanuary 17, 20255 min read
Understanding Zoning Regulations with AI
Learn how AI can help architects navigate complex zoning requirements.
Ira Concepcion
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