May 18 2012
May 18th, 2012Posted by Alexandria Stankovich
Once home to the innovations of the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, American Electrical Heater Company and General Motors, the New Center area breathes new life into Detroit, Michigans’s entrepreneurial spirit. In April 2004, the partially-renovated Chevy Creative Services building designed by architect Albert Kahn, opened its doors to Detroit’s start-up community as TechOne. The TechTown [...]
May 03 2012
May 3rd, 2012Posted by Benjamin Ha
Search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for the success of many websites. No matter how often you may tune your site for a better ranking with major search engines, it may still not be enough if the right keywords or keyphrases are not being selected. This is because search engines decide how relevant a site [...]
April 27 2012
April 27th, 2012Posted by Nina Coveney
As my 6-month internship with Global Site Plans coasts to a gentle close this week, I find myself in a much different place than when I began blogging for the GRID in October 2011. In the beginning, I was a recent college grad still clinging to my Cornell days by hanging around Ithaca, New York [...]
April 12 2012
April 12th, 2012Posted by Alexandria Stankovich
Social media is changing the way we live, work, and play. Our networks are larger, our interests broader, and our opportunities more abundant than ever before. Thanks to this dynamic, digital infrastructure, Detroit, Michigan is making a comeback and gaining esteem as a city of possibility. The new direction is small and sustainable. There is a [...]
April 09 2012
April 9th, 2012Posted by Christine Camilleri
Creating and maintaining a website is a complex task that involves making decisions regarding design, branding, marketing, and content. How much should website maintenance cost? The answer is that the price is variable and dependent on a number of factors. Mostly, this depends on what maintenance of your website will cover, the total number of [...]
March 23 2012
March 23rd, 2012Posted by Laura Paterson
Architecture, like any creative medium, is constantly changing, so it can be challenging to stay on top of the latest trends and keep up-to-date with the latest industry news. We’ve compiled the top architecture websites to help you stay informed! ArchDaily.com ArchDaily was founded in 2008 with the mission of delivering the most complete information [...]
March 22 2012
March 22nd, 2012Posted by Benjamin Ha
A “build it and forget it” method may not be the wisest of decisions for an urban planner when creating a website. It is a myth that a website can sustain itself after it’s developed. In fact, similar to your business, a website must be constantly maintained if you want it to continue to thrive. [...]
March 21 2012
March 21st, 2012Posted by Jeff P Jilek
Tempe, Arizona gets 211 sunny days every year. Arizona is 113,990 sq mi. The sun emits 12.2 trillion watt-hours per square mile per year of solar energy. So, the total solar energy possibly gained in Arizona is 1,390,678 trillion watt-hours, which is roughly equivalent to 1, 390 terawatt-hours. World energy consumption in 2008 was 19,000 [...]
March 19 2012
March 19th, 2012Posted by Barrett Lane
When I was first asked one year ago to write for The Grid, I was nervous, yet excited to be part of a new voice for design on the web. As I became more comfortable with the position and began to write more regularly, I have been able to use my column to inspire and [...]
March 15 2012
March 15th, 2012Posted by Alexandria Stankovich
While social media is changing the way designers collaborate and connect, face-to-face networking is still an important step in gaining industry distinction. At roughly 3.5 inches by 2 inches, business cards carry significant influence in this networking process. As designers, urban planners are expected to make a statement with their business cards. What kind of [...]