Articles by James S. Russell, FAIA

Public Space Portfolio

Revitalization of the Civic Realm

Sarah Amelar

Laura Raskin James S. Russell, FAIA

September 1, 2021

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Various proposals nationwide show how parks and common areas can be created from a torn urban fabric.

How to House the Homeless by Rosanne Haggerty

James S. Russell, FAIA

September 1, 2021

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The MacArthur Foundation has given $100 million to Community Solutions to reduce homelessness. Its leader, Rosanne Haggerty, tells RECORD about the plan.

The Future of Affordable Housing

Why is the Housing Market Insane?

James S. Russell, FAIA

September 1, 2021

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Systemic dysfunction drives home prices out of reach for too many.

Continuing Education: The Office of the Future

James S. Russell, FAIA

July 1, 2021

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Research can guide architects in designing for flexibility and creativity.

Design Vanguard 2021: Bright Common

Philadelphia

James S. Russell, FAIA

June 1, 2021

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Philadelphia-based Jeremy Avellino puts architectural inventiveness to low-carbon purposes in a series of adaptive reuse and Passive House projects.

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Little Island Opens with Big Crowd-Pleasing Ambitions

James S. Russell, FAIA

May 24, 2021

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The $260 million addition to the Hudson River Park, designed by Heatherwick Studio, MNLA, and Arup, opened May 21.

Carol Willis on the State of the Supertall

James S. Russell, FAIA

May 6, 2021

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"Supertalls can be about dreams, the urge to build icons, and ego—but they have got to pay back," says the founding director of the Skyscraper Museum.