Neil Stroup, AIA

Architect/Founder of dad, and trail/ultra runner.

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The Schuylkill River Trail is remarkably successful. It's worth trying to extend it.

The nearby eastbound lane of JFK Blvd is one of the least used roads in Center City (~1.6k drivers daily).

Why not repurpose it into a promenade from 30th St. Station?

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Architect Nakita Reed describes how preservation is more than just protecting historical sites. It can be a tool to promote climate action, social equity, and more inclusive historical narratives.

Read the full article here https://t.co/equ2pBa4HM

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@djaptone @sabr @PennMUSA @sean_forman Awesome analysis and graphic! Love it.

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The Tetris-inspired stacked sculptures of Michael Johansson (born 1975)

[Present & Correct @presentcorrect]

1960s/70s posters for French train operator TEE.

Via the excellent https://t.co/eYUs2kmFGq

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Funny thing about Corb’s Maison La Roche: today modern architects are obsessed with everything aligning, but one of the fathers of modern architecture is like, “yeah whatever don’t worry about it.”

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Louvre handrail. 10/10 no notes.

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25 Rue Franklin, Paris, by Auguste Perret. One of the world’s first concrete-framed apartment buildings, completed in 1904.

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Brick masterclass. L’Institut d'Art et d'Archéologie - Université Paris

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Excellent residential addition in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.

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Added a new jurisdiction to my single-stair legislative tracker – Pennsylvania! This one got introduced earlier in the year but I forgot to add it. Single-stair movement is spreading like wildfire, so fast that I can't keep up! https://t.co/g6ylI8Zs9H

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Shots from a visit to Philly’s PSFS Building, designed by William Lescaze and George Howe and completed in 1932.

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Throwback to an amazing trip from 2022. This is one of my favorite shots of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, a few blocks away from where we stayed.

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@chadludeman Cool idea! This is absolutely possible with electrochromic glazing. It can’t go totally opaque, but can get pretty low.

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Daily reminder to look up in the city: I’ve been by this building in Philly many times over the years (but on my bike), so I completely missed how well proportioned it is. Amazing.

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@kylecassidy Luxury! Have an awesome run!

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It took less than a week to make and was instrumental in refining the design. One more prototype followed to confirm the final design. (2/2)

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I love using prototypes in the design process. For an interior project, we’re updating a fireplace and the owners wanted to better understand the design before making the investment. Renderings weren’t cutting it, so we had a full-size, CNC-milled foam prototype made. (1\2)

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If you’re a homeowner or developer, this Green Upgrade Calculator is a no-brainer! Get economic and carbon analysis in a few clicks. (It’s also free.)

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Heat pumps, rooftop solar, & electric vehicles are just some of the green technologies gaining popularity across the US—and with billions in rebates from the #IRA rolling out, now is the time for energy pros to ensure they capitalize on this moment (1/4)

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@nickhasthoughts The best advice I got is don’t think about “emptying your mind” or “thinking about nothing.” You can never do it. You notice the thought, then gently, without judgement, guide yourself back to a central focus (breath, a candle, etc)…then practice. Over time it gets easier.