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Interview with Julie Hiromoto

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

February 26, 2020

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

Review of 'The Urban Fix: Resilient Cities in the War Against Climate Change, Heat Islands and Overpopulation'

By Douglas Kelbaugh

Aleksandr Bierig

February 13, 2020

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Douglas Kelbaugh argues that cities are a frontline in the “war” against climate change and need to be reoriented through urban planning and design.

January 2020 Editorial: The Next Level of Sustainable Architecture

Cathleen McGuigan

January 6, 2020

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While major global powers refuse tough action on the climate crisis, architects, engineers, and contractors can help lead in reducing embodied carbon.

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.

Embodied Carbon Tool Launches at Greenbuild 2019

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

November 22, 2019

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The free and open-source software aims to help designers, engineers, and clients assess and reduce upfront emissions by comparing similar materials from different suppliers.

Nothing Like a Dame

This fall, more women than ever are earning kudos in architecture and the arts.

Cathleen McGuigan

November 1, 2019

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Fall 2019 has been a big season for celebrating the achievements of women.

Green-Building Advocates Raise Alarm on Embodied Carbon

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

October 22, 2019

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From recent reports like "Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront" to new tools like EC3—the Embodied Carbon Construction Calculator, released at Greenbuild—the profession is grappling with how to decarbonize the materials and construction supply chain.

NPR Looks at Penn State's Carbon-Cutting Success

October 4, 2019

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Since 2004, Pennsylvania State University—which is as big as a city—has cut its carbon emissions in half. NPR's Dan Charles investigates whether actual cities could follow the school's lead.

Demonstrators at the 2019 Climate Strike in NYC

The Architect's Guide to Climate Week NYC

September 25, 2019

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A week of events and symposiums on climate action are happening now through Sunday in New York.

Architects Across the Country Join Global Climate Strike

Miriam Sitz

September 19, 2019

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On September 20, scores of firms and members of the architecture and design profession plan to join climate strikes taking place across the country. RECORD outlines how to find a demonstration near you.