Nate Berg

Nate Berg is a Los Angeles–based journalist who covers cities, architecture, design, and technology. A longtime contributor to ARCHITECT, he was previously a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities, now CityLab, and an editor at Planetizen. His work has appeared in a variety of outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Wired, and 99% Invisible. He was a finalist for the 2013 Livingston Awards for Young Journalists for his Next City feature article on HafenCity, a neighborhood being built from scratch in Hamburg, Germany. His recent works include driving an electric car (which ran out of batteries) and riding an electric bike (which did not).

Nate Berg's Posts

ARCHITECT
How to Commission an Architectural Photographer

by Nate Berg

Designers discuss methods for finding a photographer, negotiating licensing rights, and planning for a shoot.
Projects
Lone Madrone

by Nate Berg

A cabin on the Washington state coastline strikes a balance between delicate detailing and protection from extreme conditions.
Practice
Future-Proofing Your Firm: Picking and Preparing Your Successors

by Nate Berg

With a generation of design leaders on the cusp of retirement, now is the time to start preparing your firm for a future without you.
Practice
Future-Proofing Your Firm: Surviving the Good and Bad Times

by Nate Berg

Architecture studios can stay on top of the markets by diversifying their portfolios, following economic forecasts, and regularly scrutinizing their successes.
BUILDER
2016 Builder's Choice & Custom Home Design Awards

by Nate Berg, Katie Gerfen, Edward Keegan

The winners of the 2016 Builder’s Choice & Custom Home Design Awards use thoughtful planning and innovative details to advance the notion of what makes a house a home.