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New Meets the Ancient in Water Use and Burial May 12, 2015

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Can small actions lead to big savings in water? DnA explores two apps that aim to help save and conserve water. Plus, does the traditional burial need to be redesigned?

Simon Doonan on 2016, Dior and I, LACMA Update Apr 21, 2015

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Simon Doonan says the 2016 presidential candidates should provide more “fash-tainment;” and a documentary pulls back the veil on the House of Dior. Plus, Joseph Giovannini questions the LACMA design by Peter Zumthor.

Testing the Limits: The Panama Canal Expansion and the Mile-High Tower Apr 07, 2015

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Is the sky the limit for supersized structures? DnA explores the Panama Canal Expansion, mega-ships and the advent of the mile-high building.

Should Parker Center Be Saved?; Remembering Michael Graves Mar 24, 2015

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Should Parker Center be preserved? We weigh the pros and cons. Plus, a look back at Michael Graves, prolific architect and designer whose late-life paralysis reshaped his work.

The Googleplex Expands; A Local Designer Meets Reality TV Mar 10, 2015

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Google has jumped on the showpiece architecture bandwagon with a proposed new building in Mountain View. And a local designer gets a taste of cut-throat reality TV.

Has 'Zombie Urbanism' Gripped the Global City? Feb 24, 2015

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What happens when residential real estate is treated like a safe deposit box? DnA explores the urban impact of global investment in high end homes -- in London, New York and L.A.

A Valentine to The Southland Feb 10, 2015

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A composer, a reporter and a preservationist give props to buildings in the Southland. Plus, Brad Dunning talks about the future of the desert backyard.

Thom Mayne Shares Plans for Bradbury's Former Home; Suburban LA Gets a Retrofit Jan 20, 2015

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Preservationists are dismayed that Ray Bradbury’s home has been torn down. But what will take its place? DnA talks to Thom Mayne and Blythe Alison-Mayne about their plans for the site. Plus, a look at transformations in Highland Park and Pasadena as suburban LA gets a retrofit.

2014 in Tech, Style and Architecture Dec 30, 2014

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DnA looks back at 2014 through the lens of tech, style and architecture.

‘Tis the Season for Buying Gifts that Do Good Dec 16, 2014

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Can you help the world as you shop? That’s the goal of social entrepreneurship. But how can you tell what companies are good from those that only sound good? DnA discusses “living” Christmas trees, “transparent” supply chains and gifts worth giving.

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