Studios of the Creative Class
The design of work spaces has evolved rapidly in urban areas with changing technologies and business goals of the new century. A number of...
Retrofitting Suburbia
Three Alabama towns are robust examples of New Urbanism — traditional communities designed to be practical rather than nostalgic. One was named the National Association of Homebuilders’ 2014 Community of the Year.
Luring Outdoor Enthusiasts
A new recruiting tool, the University of Montevallo President’s Outdoor Scholars Program seeks out students who love fishing and hunting.
A New Vision for Samford
Samford University, a private, Christian institution based in the Birmingham area community of Homewood, is in growth mode as it celebrates...
Bluewater Paddling on a Green River
The mighty Cahaba River has serene views of diverse wildlife. A river runs through the heart of Alabama, providing a...
Making Solar Real in Alabama
Just a few years ago Rob Ozols, founder and chief executive officer of Vulcan Solar Power in Birmingham, had attained a coveted...
Smartphone Groceries
ABOVE “Life has plenty of demands already — jobs, family, so many things. Fitting in time to go buy groceries...
A Grand Hotel Venture
The house sits on a small hill surrounded by fast-food restaurants and discount stores. A glorious link to Anniston’s 19th-century past, ...
Social Entrepreneurs at Work
Back in 2012, a friend invited Birmingham banker Barry Morehead on a trip to Bangalore, India, to advise a group of...
Tranquil Turnabout
An autumn-filtered slant of late afternoon light suffuses skies over Pursell Farms with a deeper azure hue, contrasting with foliage turning to gold...