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Interview with NOMA President Kimberly Dowdell

April 20, 2020

The Chicago-based architect spoke with RECORD about how systemic disparities have exacerbated COVID-19's effect on communities of color—and how the pandemic’s economic repercussions might impact the next generation of designers.

Interview with Earth Day Organizer Denis Hayes

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

April 20, 2020

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For the 50^th anniversary of Earth Day, RECORD interviews Denis Hayes, principal national organizer of the first event in 1970.

Interview with Julie Hiromoto

The chair of COTE talks with RECORD about her recent testimony before a congressional subcommittee.

Miriam Sitz

February 26, 2020

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The architect testified before a congressional subcommittee about a bill that will affect the design of new federal buildings.

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured this image of smoke and flames from bushfires in Australia on December 31, 2019.

Interview with Ian Weir

The Australian architect and researcher speaks with RECORD about designing for wildfires.

Miriam Sitz

January 17, 2020

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A practicing architect and researcher at Queensland University of Technology in Australia, Weir speaks with RECORD about wildfire-adapted architecture.

Interview with Stacy Smedley

The Seattle-based designer spoke with RECORD about sustainability and a new tool for calculating embodied carbon.

Miriam Sitz

December 23, 2019

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RECORD spoke with Skanska USA's Stacy Smedley about the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator.

Interview with Gene Kohn

Deputy editor Suzanne Stephens chatted with the KPF founder about topics discussed in his new book.

Suzanne Stephens

December 5, 2019

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RECORD speaks with the Kohn Pederson Fox founder about his conversational autobiography, 'The World by Design: The Story of a Global Architecture Firm.'

Interview with Julia Gamolina

The founder of Madame Architect speaks with RECORD about the value of mentorship.

Miriam Sitz

August 26, 2019

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The founder of Madame Architect spoke with RECORD about her goals for the website and the value of mentorship in work and life.

Interview with Sarah Whiting

The GSD's new dean discusses her plans for the school and the future of architecture education.

Heather Corcoran

June 4, 2019

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The incoming dean of the Harvard GSD speaks with RECORD about her plans for the school and the future of architecture education.

Interview with Michel Rojkind

The Mexico City native discusses his recent move to New York to join WeWork.

Beth Broome

April 24, 2019

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The new senior vice president of architecture for WeWork will oversee all ground-up projects.

Conversation with Hudson Yards Landscape Architect Thomas Woltz

Woltz speaks with RECORD about designing a “beautiful, hospitable place for the people of New York.”

Miriam Sitz

March 15, 2019

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The owner of Nelson Byrd Woltz speaks with RECORD about designing a “beautiful, hospitable place for the people of New York” in the center of a high end—and highly polarizing—new development.

Events

November 25, 2020

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January 27, 2021

Fire-Rated Expansion Joints: Employing Best Practices + Avoiding Field Problems

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This AIA CES program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification.

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