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Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

Discussing the book "American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America" with the author, art critic, and documentary filmmaker Robert Hughes
May. 5, 1997
Discussing the book "American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America" with the art critic and author Robert Hughes
May. 28, 1997
Discussing Chicago architecture with Carl Condit and Maurice English ; part 1
1964
Condit wrote the book The Chicago School of Architecture: A History of Commercial and Public Building in the Chicago Area, 1875-1925, and English edited The Testament of Stone: Themes of Idealism and Indignation from the Writings of Louis Sullivan.
Tom Hines, Bill Hasbrouck and Harry Weese discuss Daniel Burnham
Nov. 11, 1974
Discussing Chicago architect Daniel Burnham with Tom Hines, Bill Hasbrouck and Harry Weese.
Discussing the history of Maxwell Street with University of Illinois at Chicago historian Bill Adelman, Roosevelt University professor of Sociology and Anthropology Carolyn Eastwood, and Chicago Blues Festival director Barry Dolins
May. 13, 1993
Interviewing architect John Vinci
Feb. 28, 1996
Discussing the books "Not In My Back Yard: The Handbook" and "Deeper Shades of Green: The Rise of Blue Collar and Minority Environmentalism in America" with their respective authors; Jane Morris and James Schwab
Jan. 12, 1995
Danilo Dolci discusses his career, life in Italy, and his book "The Man Who Plays Alone"
1970
Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".
Discussing the book "China Born: Adventures of a Maverick Bookman" with Henry Noyes
Nov. 3, 1989
Elissa Aalto and Paul Dukas reflect on architect Alvar Aalto's life
Jun. 17, 1982
Elissa Aalto, architect and widow of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (first 47 minutes) and architect Paul Dukas (final 6 minutes) discuss architect Alvar Aalto. Aalto believed that architecture could provide society harmony through nature. He was often compared to Frank Lloyd Wright. He was bound with a passion to help mankind.

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