The NY Times seems to have done a tasteful tribute to the victims of Monday's shooting. link

http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/breaking/wb/113294

and

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/rydellin/All%20Hokies.jpg

congrats to Justin, aka one of Adam's best friends.

One of the (many) reasons we should stop trying to imitate history.
Still, the intense opposition to the project is a reminder that most people have little faith that new architecture can be as good as the old, even when that new architecture tries to look like the old. There is a reason for their distrust. Go visit Stern's new Federal-revival- ( Read more... )

Our ranking changes every year, but we've consistently been in the top 15 the past few years. :)

1. An article directly relating to my thesis. The author makes a point that supports the way I've been going about my design. Interestingly enough, there's another thesis project this year studying context, but taking the historical angle.
2. The Canadians have started a sustainability school.
3. It is hard for me to take this guy seriously.

How proud I am to be a Hokie.

posting this without commentary, for the time being.

 "Yes, the very same federal government that is cutting back on college loans and food stamps will soon be issuing TV vouchers."

We do indeed have the highest drinking/purchase age of any country, in case you were curious.