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Working Parents Face Tough Choices When Firms Don’t Allow Telecommuting

March 26, 2020

Members of a Facebook group for mothers in architecture have raised concerns about some firms' reluctance—or outright denial—to allow employees to work from home.

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects Win 2020 Pritzker Prize

Miriam Sitz

March 3, 2020

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The co-founders of the Dublin-based firm are the first Irish architects to receive the award. Watch a video about the laureates below.

Interview with Julie Hiromoto

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

Miriam Sitz

February 26, 2020

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

Respecting the Past to Protect the Future

Preservation is not just about saving history but is the essence of responsible design.

Cathleen McGuigan

February 4, 2020

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Editor in chief Cathleen McGuigan discusses how preservation is not just about saving history, but is the essence of responsible design.

Mariam Kamara Unveils Scheme for Niamey Cultural Center in Niger

Miriam Sitz

November 26, 2019

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The founder of Atelier Masōmī developed the design with David Adjaye’s guidance through the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.

Jeanne Gang Embraces ‘Actionable Idealism’ at Greenbuild 2019

Miriam Sitz

November 21, 2019

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In her keynote speech at the USGBC’s annual conference, the Chicago-based architect shared a framework for articulating big ideas through design.

Grafton Architects Wins 2020 RIBA Gold Medal

Miriam Sitz

October 3, 2019

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The Royal Institute of British Architects has honored the Dublin-based firm with the UK's top prize for architecture. Co-founder Yvonne Farrell will speak at RECORD's 2019 Innovation Conference.

Architectural Record’s 2019 Women in Architecture Award Winners Announced

Kara Mavros

September 6, 2019

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Five American architects honored in the annual women design leadership awards.

Interview with Julia Gamolina

The founder of Madame Architect speaks with RECORD about the value of mentorship.

Miriam Sitz

August 26, 2019

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The founder of Madame Architect spoke with RECORD about her goals for the website and the value of mentorship in work and life.

Lesley Lokko, Global Architect and Novelist, Appointed Architecture Dean at City College of New York

James S. Russell, FAIA

June 11, 2019

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Born in Scotland and raised in Ghana, Lokko leaves the Graduate School of Architecture at the University of Johannesburg to become dean of the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York.

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Acoustic Design in the K-12 Environment

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU

When Arlington Elementary School, in Tacoma, WA, undertook a redesign the approach was to create an open-program school, a rethink of traditional elementary school design. The approach stresses an abundance of natural light and impactful color options, as well as acoustic design that enhances the learning environment.

Unique and Affordable Multifamily Concepts

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

Listen in as our presenters discuss the design constraints, challenges, as well as their solutions, for these unique multifamily projects.

Be sure to join the moderated discussion after the presentations in which the panelists will answer your questions about their projects and are available to address a variety of issues, including cost and affordability, community concerns, unit design and common space.