https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2685 en-us The new residential towers are designed to mitigate heat, humidity, and potential flooding. 

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17866 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:43:51 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17866-vmdo-architects-completes-the-first-phase-of-a-freshmen-housing-complex-in-the-heart-of-the-umiami-campus http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17180 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:53:51 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17180-vmdo-architects-overhauls-a-century-old-student-residence-at-george-washington-university School buildings can encourage children to be more physically active, helping develop their bodies and their brains.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13176 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13176-continuing-education-active-design At Discovery Elementary in Arlington, Virginia, a “hedge” includes child-size cubbyholes that can be occupied in numerous ways. Photo © Alan Karchmer Discovery Elementary. Photo © Alan Karchmer Students can travel between floors on a slide. Photo © Lincoln Barbour Instead of relying on solid walls and partitions, designers differentiated spaces at the SAGE school in Missouri, with bright hues and changes in floor finishes. Photo © Alistair Tutton Instead of relying on solid walls and partitions, designers differentiated spaces at the SAGE school in Missouri, with bright hues and changes in floor finishes. Photo © Alistair Tutton At St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s in New York, the architects designed a variety of outdoor environments to suit vigorous and quiet play. Photo © Frank Oudeman Inside, they created a small gym with a climbing wall in space reclaimed from mechanical services. Photo © Peter Aaron / Esto Stairs are made inviting with the inclusion of daylight and a quote from the Declaration of Independence. Photo © Frank Oudeman The net zero building for the Discovery Elementary School informs a green curriculum.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13095 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13095-virginia-firm-builds-largest-net-zero-energy-school-in-country Colorful insulated panels punctuate the brick cladding and define windows and doors. Photo © Alan Karchmer An oculus built into the main entry’s roof awning channels sunlight onto the ground creating a solar calendar. Photo © Alan Karchmer The rooftops’ lab uses functioning panels to integrate sustainable practices into lessons on energy use. Photo © Alan Karchmer Flexible furnishings such as height-adjustable tables and chairs allow students to migrate between informal learning stations. Photo © Alan Karchmer A slide instead of stairs and bean bags keep the environment fun. Photo © Alan Karchmer