Top 2011 Design Milestones for the Public Good

Archinect's John Cary compiles a comprehensive list of most forward-thinking designs in 2011 that have impacted people's lives, and the way they interact with the built environment.

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December 25, 2011, 7:00 AM PST

By Kayla Gordon

Cary's list includes noteworthy projects, people, and places that "advance the notion of design for the public good. All of which "showcase how design can and is making the world a better place, if not directly transforming people's experiences and lives."

Archinect includes New York's Section 2 of the High Line, architect Jeanne Gang, and AIGA's "Design for Good" campaign.

FULL STORY: Top 10 Design Milestones of 2011—for the public good

Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Archinect

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