Analyzing the 'sponge' Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Ever since its opening in 2002, Simmons Hall -- or more affectionately, the "sponge" -- has been one of MIT's most unique buildings. Now it is the focus of a book documenting a student competition on the use of space within the building. MIT hosts first UrbLab conference Oct. 3 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The MIT Urbanization Laboratory is organizing a symposium on the culture and politics of urban change that will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, in 7-431. Designing a landfill of epic proportions Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Many architects dream of being given a blank slate upon which they could let the imagination soar when designing a project. A team led by two MIT architects is working on what could be the largest blank slate in the history of construction.
Center for Religious Architecture - A non-profit body which aims to provide a museum in Chicago for the study and teaching of the world’s religions through the use of models of religious architecture from around the world. Details of models completed and under construction.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Religious Architecture is developing a forum for the study and teaching of the world's religions through the use of models of religious architecture from around the world, primarily for use by the general public. ]
Temple4Jerusalem - Architectural proposal for a floating temple over Mount Moriah, the dome of the rock in Jerusalem.
Meta Description: [ Temple for Jerusalem on Mount Moriah is Ezekiel's measurements creating the Merkavah, Chariot, Throne, Crown of God. ]