ArchitectureBoston

ArchitectureBoston encourages broad interpretations of its themes and welcomes story proposals representing new ideas and fresh thinking, as well as stories with a provocative or unexpected point of view. The following is our 2010 editorial calendar.

Spring (Feb/March/April): Re-Use
More than recycling: changing values and thinking about use and consumption. Stories might address re-use of obsolete spaces; adapting buildings/materials/places (suburbia); sustainability and new thinking on lifecycle costs.
Deadline for story proposals: September 18, 2009

Summer (May/June/July): Water
Fresh or salt, too much or too little – water is becoming an increasingly important consideration in how and where we build. Stories might address: rising sea levels; land-use; water elements in buildings; conservation; water infrastructure.
Deadline for story proposals: November 1, 2009

Fall (August/September/October): Landscape
New directions in landscape architecture. Stories might address: landscape urbanism; ecology and infrastructure; hybrid practices.
Deadline for story proposals: February 1, 2010

Winter (November/December/January): Un-Modern
Modernism in the 21st century willfully reclaims and reinvents some pre-modern ideas. Examples are everywhere in daily life: farmers’ markets and the “local food” movement; reusable grocery bags instead of paper or plastic; tap water instead of bottled water. Stories might address: new attitudes about craft, handwork, production, industry; un-modern design and planning.
Deadline for story proposals: May 1, 2010

Submissions
Unlike many other architecture publications, we do not typically feature individual projects. We welcome stories that connect architecture to social, cultural, political, economic, or business trends; strong writing and provocative thinking are always a plus.

Proposals for articles, opinion pieces and reviews (books and other media) are always welcome. Our contributors are not necessarily architects, and in the past have included politicians, social workers, ministers, engineers, lawyers, photographers, students and academics. Some stories are specifically about Boston or the New England region, but many stories are of general interest. Story pitches from contributors in other regions are welcome.

As in pitching stories to any publication, read and analyze a few issues to understand our style, audience, and format. The best approach is to query the editor with a story idea, which allows us to help shape the story and saves you from wasting time on a speculative article that may not meet our editorial needs. If you haven’t written for us, please include writing samples and a short resume. Letters with email addresses will receive more timely responses. Query letters may be sent to: Elizabeth Padjen FAIA, Editor, ArchitectureBoston, 52 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02109. Emailed submissions are preferred.