✕ Cladding System Criteria Exterior wall cladding systems form the exposed “skin” or the exterior finish of a building. They are the visible, aesthetic face…

✕ Effectively managing stormwater runoff can be difficult and challenging for urban planners and developers alike. In Washington, D.C., where the city is susceptible to…

✕ These innovative HVAC solutions offer optimized thermal comfort, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced ease-of-use. All photos courtesy the manufacturers   Air and AirEase Pro…

February’s special Sustainability in Practice section highlights materials, design approaches, research, and technology that reduce carbon footprints across scales and typologies, from biomass plants to…

Among the staff at RECORD, there are plenty of degrees in architecture, urban studies, and conservation. And several of us have worked in architectural offices, big…

✕ RECORD’s annual contest presents the top building systems of the year that combine both efficiency and style. All photos courtesy the manufacturers   FL-10…

✕ Were the UN climate talks held last month in Baku, Azerbaijan, a success? A dismal failure? According to Yasemin Kologlu, the outcome of the…

For December, RECORD surveys a quartet of cultural projects that artfully navigate deep-rooted histories, socio-economic divides, and complex sites. They include a minimalist modern art…