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What Will Our Skyline Look Like?
Pretty much the same as today -- those Jetsons houses are a long way off. But architecture is going through a seismic shift. Say goodbye to those bland glass and steel boxes; say hello to ones that look crumpled, exploded, organic. Advances in computer assisted design have let architects design structures that were impossible just a decade ago, including the one that is the face of the new architecture: Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
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How We Will Live
Will Women Still Need Men?
Will a Woman Become Pope?
Will Politicians Matter?
Will We Ever Log Off?
Will We Still Go Out to the Game?
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    web resources
    The Great Buildings Collection
    This online guide documents the world's most significant buildings, from the Taj Majal to the Sydney Opera House, with background information and 3-D models with a variety of viewing angles

    The American Institute of Architects
    This professional organization offers project-specific building guides, online polls, and news stories for both consumers and architects

    TIME.com Heroes for the Planet: The Green Skyscraper
    Find out about developer Douglas Durst's new eco-friendly skyscraper in Times Square. Includes an interactive diagram