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No Longer Blogging in Pseudo Anonymity

When I started this blog, I was having difficulty deciding whether to remain anonymous.  Certain events over the past few weeks, however, have lead to a decision. [Image: Courtesy of Websecurity.] It is not that I was explicitly remaining anonymous, but my rationalization hinged on some unforeseen possibility that it could benefit me or this [...]


AOU Update – Fixed/Broken Links

I just realized today that as a result of the site’s redesign, there are a couple glitches as anticipated. So far, I have discovered problems with the pattern gallery and the glossary. I have fixed the link to the glossary, so all is normal there. However, there are bigger code issues related to the display [...]


Urban Diversion 1.0

We all take ourselves too seriously. [Image: Child sitting in a green cooler, found on flickr. Courtesy of jwlphotography.] As such, I am guilty of the following… Viewing the world in a state of decay Suggesting grand gestures necessary to influence humanity Asking abstract, theoretical questions Countless other acts of a mature adult with a [...]


New and Improved AOU

Not only am I back from vacation and rejuvenated, but this blog has been refreshed with a makeover. You are now viewing the next generation of ‘agents of urbanism.’ For those old and new, I will explain some of the changes below. [Image: Screenshot of the previous AOU format.] If you are not interested in [...]


Vacationing Architect’s Grab Bag

After a major deadline at work, I get the rare payoff of vacation. Before I take the week off, I wanted to leave you all with a few things to investigate while I am offline. Yes, I will be at sea, in the woods, at the peak of a mountain, and in a one stoplight [...]