by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 23, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Christmas At Beachmound (South Facade) While the massive “cottages” of the Preservation Society, such as The Breakers and Marble House, often draw the holiday spotlight in Newport, the private estates of Bellevue Avenue have their own quiet, historical...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 18, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Christmas At The Marble House During the Gilded Age, Newport gained fame as the summer resort for wealthy families during the period. The city’s mansion, constructed between 1865 and 1915 were primarily utilized during an 8 to 10-week period from July to August....
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 15, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Project Spotlight
Robert A.M. Stern (Photo Credits: RAMSA) Although Robert A.M. Stern (who passed away on November 27, 2025, at age 86) designed buildings around the world, he always had a close affection for Newport, Rhode Island. Beginning with his affiliation with prominent...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 8, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight
Robert Arthur Morton Stern (1939–2025), who passed away on November 27, 2025, was a formidable figure whose career greatly impacted the teaching and practice of architecture in America. It was my honor to serve as his teaching Assistant for his architectural history...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 3, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Health and Wellness, Sustainable Design, Technology
The pervasive issue of microplastics (plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size) has evolved in the last decade from being a hypothetical environmental problem into a direct concern within every home. These tiny fragments, originating from the breakdown of...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 1, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Climate Change, Guide, Sustainable Design
Solar energy, thanks to technologic and manufacturing innovations, is now the least expensive way to produce energy. However there has been opposition to the installation of solar panels not just from the hydrocarbon industry, but for from those who see the panels as...
