Photo courtesy of B+H Architects At University of British Columbia, the sight of curvilinear shapes and spaces activates a region in the brain that is our emotional control center in beauty judgments.

The evolution of urban
development on First Hill
Perkins and Will is in the planning or construction stages of over 3.5 million square feet of new development on First Hill.

By BRAD HINTHORNE
Perkins and Will

Sustainable satellites: Saviors of our cities?
Density, diversity and connectedness can make cities like ours more resilient.

By MYER HARRELL
Weber Thompson

Life science thrives in urban hubs
Seattle has long been known as a mecca for incubators and startups, often driven by local scientists and business leaders.

By MIKE RUHL
BioMed Realty

Design, science and the brain
How future architectural design can strengthen human health.

By MATTHIAS OLT
B+H Architects

Bold architecture blends with nature in the city
For Knot's design process, collaborative discussions offered invaluable insight to the site’s ecological importance.

By MARILEE HANKS
Knot

A radical rebalancing of the urban environment
How the post-pandemic urban streetscape can be more equitable, inclusive and healthy.

By R. STEVEN LEWIS and JEROME UNTERREINER
ZGF

Landscape architecture in the time of COVID-19
It’s time to demonstrate our gratitude to nature through urban landscape architecture and design.

By MARK SINDELL
GGLO

Seattle’s march toward legacy city
The area’s historic growth requires new innovations for complex site development.

By EUGENE GERSHMAN
GIS

The coming evolution of cities and public spaces
Communities will win if they stay true to themselves.

By JOAN INSEL and MICHAEL LEE
CallisonRTKL

Designing for a holistic community experience
Many of us are seeking open-air options and spaces for safely venturing from the confines of our homes.

By RYAN HAINES
Gensler