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Today's News - August 14, 2002

It will be interesting to see how changes in New York building codes will affect other urban areas (of course, that may take awhile - the recommendations won't be presented to the Mayor until next year). There's a talent search on for fresh ideas for Ground Zero redevelopment plans (no word on how that is being done exactly…and there's another do-it-yourself design kit). London approves a 9/11 memorial. Energy guidelines are issued for school design. Spirits rise for culture at a former distillery in Toronto. Milwaukee's downtown is doing better than it thought. Los Angeles has a new landmark. A culture minister can't name even one architect (the article lists a number of firms he should know about - they're doing some pretty impressive work!). Sydney's Powerhouse Museum opens an exhibit befitting Austin Powers himself. Dubai is a hotbed of new construction. Singapore wants to keep its old-world charm. An industrial designer asks profound questions during Sydney Design Week. A Frank Lloyd Wright home becomes a museum (and it doesn't leak anymore)…and much more.