Sheila Kim

Former RECORD editor Sheila Kim is a Brooklyn-based journalist who writes about commercial and residential architecture, interior design, and products.

HVAC Products for Summer 2021

Sheila Kim

July 6, 2021

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These latest ventilation products are providing more than just occupant comfort.

Health Care Products for Summer 2021

Sheila Kim

July 6, 2021

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Besides hygiene and cleanability, holistic concepts of wellness dominate new health-care products.

New Concrete and Masonry Products for Summer 2021

Sheila Kim

June 7, 2021

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These inventive building products are more than just another brick in the wall.

New Hospitality Products for Summer 2021

Sheila Kim

June 7, 2021

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The post-pandemic hospitality market mixes playful with practical effects.

New Cladding Products for Spring 2021

Sheila Kim

April 10, 2021

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These facade systems aim to address both aesthetic and thermal needs.

New Surfaces for Spring 2021

Sheila Kim

April 9, 2021

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From rigid palm panels to terrazzo-like quartz, these new materials mix performance and style.

New Kitchen & Bath Products for Winter 2021

Sheila Kim

February 11, 2021

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This collection—from fixtures and finishes to the kitchen sink—demonstrates that the trials of 2020 haven’t hindered innovation.

Woodhouse by superkül

Singhampton, Ontario

Sheila Kim

February 10, 2021

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Toronto-based architects design a restauranteur's personal kitchen to be the heart of the home.

New Roofing Products for Winter 2021

Sheila Kim

February 4, 2021

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Whether for safety or aesthetics, these products are all about raising the roof.

Best Architectural Products of 2020

Sheila Kim Paul Makovsky Alice Liao Rita Catinella Orrell Megan Mazzocco

December 1, 2020

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Architectural Record’s annual competition presents the best building products of the year.

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

This course examines fire-rated glass door systems and how they can safeguard areas of egress while supporting a wide range of design goals.

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

You will learn about how lighting and open-air ventilation promotes healthier and more effective learning with the advantages of operable glass walls over fixed walls.