Mass Timber on the Rise Continuing Education Joann Gonchar, FAIA September 1, 2022 No Comments Designers look to wood to help tackle the climate crisis, pushing the material to new limits.Read More
MASS Design Group Establishes a Model for Regenerative Construction in Rwanda The development is expected to be the world's first carbon-positive university Katharine Logan August 1, 2022 No Comments The firm's Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture breaks new ground.Read More
The Role of Circular Materials and Construction Practices in Reducing Carbon Emissions Waste Not, Want Not Matthew Marani July 1, 2022 No Comments Architects and engineers reduce construction’s excesses and minimize carbon emissions through reuse.Read More
Climate Justice: From Resilient Housing to Handling Heatwaves Continuing Education June 5, 2022 No Comments RECORD focuses on the unequal threat of the climate crisis for poor and marginalized communities, while examining solutions for healing the planet and reversing these inequities.Read More
Climate Change and the Crisis of Inequity A Call to Action Katharine Logan June 1, 2022 No Comments We are not all-in on the climate emergency—and coming together is the only way out.Read More
Housing and Climate—Two Intersecting Crises Katharine Logan June 1, 2022 No Comments Design firms and builders are fostering equity through innovation in affordable, low-carbon housing.Read More
Climate-Smart Shelter Housing Case Studies Joann Gonchar, FAIA Pansy Schulman June 1, 2022 No Comments RECORD looks at housing that addresses global warming and occupant well-being.Read More
Fighting Flooding in Houston and New York Equity meets resiliency James S. Russell, FAIA Emeritus June 1, 2022 One Comment A range of strategies to address climate change is improving the urban realm and the quality of life for communities of different income levels.Read More
Is Managed Retreat the Answer? Jake Bittle June 1, 2022 No Comments After disaster strikes, communities must grapple with the question of rebuilding or relocating.Read More
Boston’s Heat Plan Matthew Marani June 1, 2022 No Comments Extreme heat is a serious threat to human health. Boston is tackling the problem while addressing inequity.Read More