lockmat 2306 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 1. Quick, if you could describe Houston in two words, what would they be?UH architecture students answer this question here: http://www.vimeo.com/41990862. Quick again, when the words Houston and Architecture are put together, what comes to mind? They also answer that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 381 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 1. Quick, if you could describe Houston in two words, what would they be?UH architecture students answer this question here: http://www.vimeo.com/41990862. Quick again, when the words Houston and Architecture are put together, what comes to mind? They also answer that one.2nd half of the video is better... but i dig music videos and thats a good song.As for the 2 words.. none of the students really gave any unexpected answers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 3768 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 "Super Highway" & "Traffic Jam"!!Thats the truth though. I remember the good ole' days when the Katy Freeway was the only clogged up one, now every other freeway is clogged up EXCEPT for the Katy Freeway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2306 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 I really don't get the "concrete jungle" description. Do we really have any more concrete than other cities? I don't think so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2306 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 2nd half of the video is better... but i dig music videos and thats a good song.As for the 2 words.. none of the students really gave any unexpected answers.Don't care to share your own words? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
citykid09 221 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) 1. Quick, if you could describe Houston in two words, what would they be?UH architecture students answer this question here: http://www.vimeo.com/41990862. Quick again, when the words Houston and Architecture are put together, what comes to mind? They also answer that one.Those students don't like Houston. I guess the architecture is really bland to them (which it is, but the city makes up for that because there are so many buildings).Two Words: Exciting and disappointing (sometimes). Edited April 29, 2009 by citykid09 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
20thStDad 257 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 1. Quick, if you could describe Houston in two words, what would they be?UH architecture students answer this question here: http://www.vimeo.com/41990862. Quick again, when the words Houston and Architecture are put together, what comes to mind? They also answer that one.1. Spread out2. Randomly disjunctive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UrbaNerd 64 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) You call yourselves architecture students???!?!?*goes to cry in the corner*Sadly, my personal experiences show that many architecture students just are not "into it" that much. Perhaps I should introduce some of them to HAIF or something... What I wanna know is...when were these guys there? Edited April 29, 2009 by UrbaNerd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 381 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Don't care to share your own words?Comforting.Floodacious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToryGattis 204 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Open Opportunity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NenaE 141 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 So very young, those students. I would be more interested in what the arch. graduates would say...didn't sound like any of them like Houston very much, "boring", really? ...and I thought one would give a description of the architecture in this city. They talked about the climate. diverseinternationaleclecticfriendlytropical(oh sorry, that's five)&careless (most of the time, about it's arch. history) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2849 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 1. Quick, if you could describe Houston in two words, what would they be?FLAT and DIVERSEUH architecture students answer this question here: http://www.vimeo.com/41990862. Quick again, when the words Houston and Architecture are put together, what comes to mind? They also answer that one.STRIP MALL and TOWERSthose were the first things to pop into my mind. The flat thing I am sure comes from my new view from a high rise. Damn, you can see lights for miles on a clear night... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rsb320 134 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hot and Humid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KimberlySayWhat 13 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hot and Green! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plumber2 231 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Home Town Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porchman 123 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) sundry swelledit: I like alliteration Edited April 30, 2009 by Porchman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BryanS 87 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Hell Hole?EDIT: alliteration. Edited April 30, 2009 by BryanS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
citykid09 221 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) I have two more:Illusional & Racetrack Edited April 30, 2009 by citykid09 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoolBuddy06 15 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Billiard table.The Astrodome.Medical Center. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westguy76 9 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 spreadingMetropolis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniepwils 21 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Behind Times(we are the 4th largest city in this country and we don't have a decent mass transportation system even though we have spent billions on METRO) Edited April 30, 2009 by Daniepwils 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N Judah 29 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Those students were being really generous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2306 Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 awesomecarsI love this place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ihop 3 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Those students generally live in the Architecture building there, it's not surprising they wouldn't have too much to draw on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 937 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Poetic Justice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 155 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heights2Bastrop 8 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How to describe Houston? “We know”It doesn’t matter what other areas of the country think of us, “we know” what Houston is all about. It doesn’t matter how they rate us in any stupid, inane poll, “we know” where Houston stands in our minds and hearts. It doesn’t matter how others see Houston’s future. “We know” Houston will come out on top in the long run.“Can do” is another two-word description. How to describe Houston Architecture? “It works”I don’t mean to be confrontational, but I think the Dallas skyline is – well, less than appealing. Same goes for Austin and that gawd awful spiked tower. Some people love it, but not me. There are some interesting buildings, but they don’t go together, in my opinion.Houston’s skyline is a jumble of architectural styles, but they just seem to somehow fit together like pieces of a landscape puzzle. I think the Houston skyline is the best in the country. But then, I’m biased.My personal two words?“I left”, but only because I was ready for some Country Living. And I love it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1401 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 easy living 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gto250us 12 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 1. Quick, if you could describe Houston in two words, what would they be?UH architecture students answer this question here: http://www.vimeo.com/41990862. Quick again, when the words Houston and Architecture are put together, what comes to mind? They also answer that one.Too Damnhot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1401 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Too DamnhotBetter Too Damnhot than Too Damncold. Ever been to Minnesota during the winter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronTiger 921 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 1. Too big.2. This website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 155 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 awesomenessintricate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spiderroller 188 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 PotHoles 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1401 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 PotHolesIs that together or separate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gto250us 12 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Better Too Damnhot than Too Damncold. Ever been to Minnesota during the winter? I will take Too DamnCold over too damnhot anyday. I've been snow camping at 20 below and still stayed plenty warm. Here, the only way to stay comfortable at 100 is to stay cooped up someplace. Nah, Houston sucks big time when it comes to climate and topography. Edited August 20, 2009 by gto250us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLWM8609 749 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 1. sprawling metropolis2. varied styles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
august948 1401 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I will take Too DamnCold over too damnhot anyday. I've been snow camping at 20 below and still stayed plenty warm. Here, the only way to stay comfortable at 100 is to stay cooped up someplace. Nah, Houston sucks big time when it comes to climate and topography.I guess growing up on the Gulf Coast and visiting relatives in the northern midwest during winter gives me a different perspective, but to each his own. I don't mind the hot summers and I love that during February I'm wearing shorts and bar-b-queing while my northern relatives are snow-bound.So...two new words...year-round shorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoolBuddy06 15 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 very hotbilliard tablegood foodfree ways (don't know how to put that in two words)bayou citywhat worksgood economy.To me, Houston is the only place where the best gets better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bachanon 445 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Home Townthat was my first thought! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bachanon 445 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 comfortable complexityunderestimated powerhouseacquired taste 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Original Timmy Chan's 113 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Stinkyhot nozoning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare 1667 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Insufferable complaining. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spiderroller 188 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Is that together or separate?Either way... doesn't matter... works both ways... but I think you know which way works best on that....At least I used, simply, TWO WORDS. It doesn't say give me a Top 2 list or a Top 10 list of two words..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rsb320 134 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Either way... doesn't matter... works both ways... but I think you know which way works best on that....At least I used, simply, TWO WORDS. It doesn't say give me a Top 2 list or a Top 10 list of two words.....My Choice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Native Son 1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 HOTstrangely delightful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lovett19 0 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Needs zoning 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sarahiki 83 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 "acquired taste" is my favorite so far. "easy living" is second.In my humble opinion as a yankee and former resident of New York, they're related concepts. It's easy to love NYC, but hard to live there. So people might quickly come up with superlatives to describe the city, and if you've got money, it would be a great place to live. But otherwise, it can slowly suck the life out of you.Houston, on the other hand, doesn't present its fair qualities so readily. But the living is easy, and over time, one comes to really appreciate that. Then, it's easier to also appreciate the architecture, the green space, the cultural diversity, the museums & restaurants, and so on. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spiderroller 188 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Pregnancy Capital. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
totheskies 166 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) Runner Up.I thought surely someone would have said "under dog" by now. Edited September 9, 2009 by totheskies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmac 393 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 unlimited potential Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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