Politics | Architectural Record

Will the White House Order New Federal Architecture To Be Classical?

February 4, 2020

RECORD has obtained what appears to be a preliminary draft of an executive order that, if implemented, would profoundly affect the future of federal architecture. The AIA issued a statement in response on Tuesday afternoon.

Architects React to Trump’s New ‘Architect’ of the Capitol

Kara Mavros

January 17, 2020

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President Trump’s appointment of engineer J. Brett Blanton has sparked conversation within the profession of architecture.

Trump to Nominate D.C. Airports Official as Architect of the Capitol

Tom Ichniowski

December 13, 2019

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The White House has announced that President Trump intends to nominate J. Brett Blanton, a senior engineering manager with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, as the next Architect of the Capitol.

Interview with Stephen T. Ayers

The former Architect of the Capitol looks back on his career.

Deane Madsen

February 20, 2019

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The former Architect of the Capitol spoke with RECORD about his three decades of public service, what the job requires, and his plans.

Design Community Reacts to Paris Agreement Withdrawal

Miriam Sitz

June 21, 2017

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President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement elicited responses from many in the architecture, construction, and design community.

USGBC Condemns U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

Miriam Sitz

June 2, 2017

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President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam says the organization is “deeply disappointed” about the decision.

Where Architects Stand on Climate Change

Lance Hosey, FAIA

April 11, 2017

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A reader poll reveals much about the profession’s views and knowledge.

Civic Lesson: New Social Infrastructure

Cities are finding new ways to invest in social infrastructure, helping to bridge gaps among diverse socioeconomic groups and foster a greater sense of community.

Diana Lind

April 1, 2017

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Of all President Trump’s campaign promises, the proposal to invest $1 trillion in infrastructure was one of the few to appeal to Republicans and Democrats alike.