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New York City Energy and Water Use Report

A Decade of Energy Regulation in NYC Pays Off in Data and Carbon

Bill Millard

January 29, 2021

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After 10 years, the Urban Green Council (UGC) has released a report quantifying the city’s progress.

January 2021 Editor's Letter: A Better Climate for Action

Cathleen McGuigan

January 7, 2021

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As the time frame to address the environmental crisis begins to close, there are strong signs of positive change.

2021 Gold Medal Recognizes Ed Mazria’s Climate Activism

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

January 4, 2021

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The architect is credited with shining a light on the connection between buildings and global warming.

Major British Firms Withdraw from 'Architects Declare' Movement

Kara Mavros

December 2, 2020

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Foster + Partners announced it would leave the climate initiative over an aviation skirmish, followed by Zaha Hadid Architects.

Profession Must Zero in on Carbon to Meet 2030 Climate Goals

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

November 30, 2020

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This fall, the AIA released data from 2030 Commitment participants, showing advancement from 2018 to 2019—but also room for improvement.

The remains of a house in Juniper Hills.

Continuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design

Sarah Amelar

November 1, 2020

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Architects and local officials grapple with building practices and regulations as the threat from wildfires intensifies.

Review of 'Modern Architecture and Climate: Design Before Air Conditioning'

By Daniel A. Barber

Russell Fortmeyer

October 8, 2020

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Architecture’s past could be a key to a more climate-friendly future, which is the case the architectural historian Daniel A. Barber makes in his new book.

New affordable housing by LMSA in San Francisco.

Continuing Education: Environmental Inequity

Katharine Logan

October 1, 2020

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As the brunt of the climate emergency falls on disadvantaged communities, green design must sharpen its focus on social values.

Review of 'Disposable City: Miami’s Future on the Shores of Climate Catastrophe'

By Mario Alejandro Ariza

Terence Riley

September 7, 2020

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A well-researched book by Mario Alejandro Ariza explores the future of Miami and South Florida in the face of the climate crisis and rising seas.

Demanding Urgent Climate Action, U.S. Designers Join 'Architects Declare' Movement

May 27, 2020

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A growing roster of U.S. architects have joined an international effort calling for urgent climate action within the design and building sectors.

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A Decade of Energy Regulation in NYC Pays Off in Data and Carbon

January 2021 Editor's Letter: A Better Climate for Action

2021 Gold Medal Recognizes Ed Mazria’s Climate Activism

Major British Firms Withdraw from 'Architects Declare' Movement

Profession Must Zero in on Carbon to Meet 2030 Climate Goals

Continuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design

Review of 'Modern Architecture and Climate: Design Before Air Conditioning'

Continuing Education: Environmental Inequity

Review of 'Disposable City: Miami’s Future on the Shores of Climate Catastrophe'

Demanding Urgent Climate Action, U.S. Designers Join 'Architects Declare' Movement

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