Presents an interview with John Kouwenhoven. The scholar and educator talks about his lifelong study of American objects from, jigsaws to skyscrapers, and what they reveal about the character of a nation. (JN)

A description of the new Science Center at St. Vincent Archabbey and College, designed by architect Tasso Katselas. (JW)

A comprehensive treatment of the design, structural and functional features of Berlin University Hospital--a full-service medical teaching and research hospital. (FS)

The author discusses Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer's work as an architecture that understands and appreciates what is unique in built America and as one that is "collaged" from ideas and pieces peculiar to that environment. (Author)

The skyscraper, born in America, has changed the look of cities from Abadan to Zagreb. (Editor)

The social responsibilities now borne by American architects have required the rechanneling of creativity from egocentric "design to the more humanitarian approach. This is evidenced in this year's submissions. (NI)

Architecture is an art form and a guide to the study of history. By increasing visual awareness of the architectural environment more is learned about the history and cultural heritage of an area, region, or country. In addition, an appreciation for fine craftsmanship, good design, and their influences on individual lives is developed. The article…

The simple, painless way of easing secondary school students into the more verbal and conceptual aspects of art is through the study of architecture. (Author/CB)

Architectural history is seen as one means of readjusting value systems, which can then be used by following generations. A number of creative architects are discussed who have used history in constructive new ways to enrich the content of their buildings and critical writings. (MLW)

The article, excerpted from Responding to Social Change, uses the architect's unfortunate plight to emphasize what can happen when social change is overlooked and not fully acknowledged. Revised standards for architectural achievement that embrace the traditions of history and are reflective of the values of all society are needed. (BT)

An analysis and a critique of how remodeling and extension of the Rice University School of Architecture, by James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates, fits into the campus plan and its eclectic style established early in this century. (Author/MLF)

Describes the design, initial construction and subsequent additions to the American Museum of Natural History. The museum's original building master plan, created over a century ago, is now 60 percent complete. (WB)

Presented in this article are illustrations of various architectural styles designed and built by and for immigrants and their families in the older ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago. (EB)

This paper provides information to public officials, state legislators, and the general public regarding the Institute's policy and initiatives on the development of environmental education legislation or regulation. It supports state legislation to establish environmental education programs at all levels of public and private education. Included…