Catsup

Slowly getting back into the swing of things this New Year. Here's some new and few-day-old tidbits of interest to start off things:

:: architecture2030 is a new "non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization [whose] mission is to conduct research, and provide information and innovative solutions in the fields of architecture and planning, in an effort to address global climate change."

:: Deruigin House, an odd-looking, Watts Tower-ish D.I.Y. structure in Tacoma is to be demolished. (via things)

:: An architectural post by each Blowhard.

:: Varnelis ponders the rise of disaster tourism.

:: Space and Culture's current issue is available online, continuing the disaster theme.

:: A fascinating history of that road-spanning architecture, the Illinois Tollway Oasis...fascinating for Chicagoans, at least. (via Pruned)

:: Archinect's Best of 2005 begins with Mason White's picks. More to follow.

and finally

:: Gapers Block has named me one of the "Top 10 Chicago bloggers we wished we knew (but don't)"...be sure to check out the rest of the top 10s while you're there. (via The Place Where We Live)