Articles by Katharine Logan

Exploring forgotten 1970s experiments with passive solar design in the American Southwest, the book reveals timely lessons for sustainable architecture.

Four recent projects showcase how architecture can promote recovery and resilience for vulnerable youth.

With its pleated, open-weave wood canopy, Arbour House takes full advantage of water views and natural light.

Perceptions of agriculturally sourced building materials are changing (again).

Three housing developments—in the Bronx, Bay Area, and Vancouver, B.C.—achieve lofty social and environmental goals on tight budgets.

Ross Barney Architects juggles ambitious environmental goals and stringent technical requirements for a NASA facility.

With an increasing focus on energy performance and embodied carbon, facade retrofits gain ground.

Skillful daylighting enhances the experiential qualities of museums while showcasing and preserving art.

Pioneering universities across North America are replacing fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems to help meet ambitious climate goals.

Architects and landscape architects respond to potentially deadly heat events with passive cooling strategies.