Nate Traylor

Los Angeles

Content Strategist at ZondaHome

Swimming pool journalist. Yes, there is such a thing.

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Articles

After Months of Uncertainty, Price Tower is Under New Ownership

1 week ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

The iconic Price Tower in Bartlesville, Ok. —Frank Lloyd Wright’s only realized skyscraper—has been sold to McFarlin Building for $1.4 million following a court-supervised bankruptcy process. The sale was finalized on Monday, May 5. McFarlin’s track record in adaptive reuse projects, including the transformation of Tulsa’s Mayo Hotel and the Triangle Building in Pawhuska, bodes well for the tower’s preservation and continued use.
5 Courses to Deepen Your Sustainability Knowledge (and Earn Credits)

2 weeks ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

Whether you're refining your approach to high-performance design or expanding your understanding of low-impact materials, continuing education is key to staying ahead in sustainable architecture. These five AIA-approved courses from ARCHITECT U offer practical insights into resilient design, environmentally conscious material use, and global design trends.
Smarter by Design: How Energy-Efficient Pools Are Evolving Beyond Equipment

2 weeks ago | poolspanews.com | Nate Traylor

When homeowners think about energy-efficient pools and spas, it’s not just about saving the planet — it’s about saving money. “The bigger concern, especially in this economy, is cost of ownership,” says Skip Ast III, director of sales for Shasta Pools, serving the Phoenix metro area. Thankfully, energy efficiency and cost savings go hand in hand. And achieving efficient pools isn’t just about buying the newest variable-speed pump or installing LED lights.
From Office to Co-Living Unit: Could Conversions Solve the Housing Crisis?

2 weeks ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

In the heart of downtown Chicago, gleaming high-rises sit half-empty while tens of thousands of people struggle to find affordable housing. It doesn’t have to be this way. A new report by The Pew Charitable Trusts and Gensler proposes an unconventional but increasingly urgent solution: Turn vacant office buildings into flexible co-living housing, where residents have private sleeping quarters but share kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas. Why Co-living?
Would You Spend $5M on a Lamp? If It’s by Frank Lloyd Wright, Maybe You Should

3 weeks ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

“What’s that?” your client asks, motioning to the distinctive lamp in the corner? “Oh that,” you say, pleased your client noticed. “That’s the Frank Lloyd Wright Double-Pedestal Lamp created for the Susan Lawrence Dana House.” You pause for dramatic effect: “One of only two in existence.” It’s a conversation piece worth between $3 and $5 million. (Though you don’t disclose how much you paid for it.
Africatown Plaza: A Living Monument to Culture, Community, and Permanence in Seattle's Central District

1 month ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

In Seattle’s Central District, you can find Africatown Plaza at the intersection of community, heritage and design. The seven-story, mixed-use development delivers 126 affordable homes, ground-floor retail, and office space for the Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT). Yet its greatest contribution may be its embodiment of collective identity and vision. As K.
OMA and Louis Vuitton Debut Dual-Trunk Installation at World Expo 2025 Osaka

1 month ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

Louis Vuitton has turned luggage into an immersive experience at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka by way of a striking installation designed by OMA, led by partner Shohei Shigematsu. The work, which opened April 12, in the expo’s French Pavilion marks the third collaboration between the architecture firm and luxury brand, following exhibitions in Bangkok and New York.
California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide Offers Lower-Risk Strategies

1 month ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

Global sustainable development consulting firm Arup has partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) to launch the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide, a new resource designed to help communities rebuild safely and sustainably after wildfire events. Developed in response to the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, the guide offers clear, practical guidance for homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders navigating the rebuilding process.
NEUF’s Sustainability Department Unveils Low-Carbon Brick

1 month ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

Sometimes it takes an architect to develop a sustainable product. Case in point: Montreal-based NEUF architect(e)s launched DUAL, a low-carbon concrete brick developed through its Sustainable Strategies department—the firm’s first product innovation born directly from its in-house sustainability research. The initiative brings together NEUF, masonry distributor Webster & Sons, and leading concrete manufacturer Permacon to advance sustainable construction practices.
BIG Unveils Bhutan’s Gelephu International Airport Design

2 months ago | architectmagazine.com | Nate Traylor

Bhutan’s Gelephu International Airport, a key component of the Gelephu Mindfulness City masterplan, blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Developed in collaboration with aviation firm NACO, the airport spans 731,945 square feet and will serve as a major aviation hub near the Bhutan-India border. By 2040, it is expected to accommodate 1.3 million passengers annually, with capacity growing to 5.5 million by 2065.