Wanda Lau

To reflect the homeowners’ multiple ties to Japan, Jacobschang Architecture translated aspects of the country’s traditional architecture into a new build in Culver City, California. A front door of Japanese chestnut boards hand-tooled in a Naguri cut style opens to a genkan entryway of rugged stones and concrete to receive outdoor shoes.

For a 1970s condominium renovation, Jim Zack, FAIA, and Leland Classen seized the opportunity to run with their design vision. “A good client is willing to let us do what we want,” Jim says. “The freedom allows us to explore and build.”

In Seattle’s Tangletown neighborhood, a couple with a large dog asked Robert Hutchison to extend the rear of their 1913 Craftsman bungalow to strengthen its connection to the gardens and add much-needed guest and flex spaces.

Architectural education has its roots in the apprenticeship model. When you first entered the profession, senior designers and project managers likely introduced you to building codes and flashing details. However, you may be several years and promotions into your career before starting to wonder, “Do I have a true mentor? Would I benefit from having one?...

Extreme weather is happening with greater frequency and intensity. Of the 45 years the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has tracked weather and climate disasters with damages reaching or surpassing $1 billion (adjusted for inflation), the 10 years with the highest event number all fall after 2010.

The Oregon city looks to continue its successful sustainability record with environmental justice efforts and a new governing body.Feature image: The South Waterfront area of Portland.

Good news for designers seeking their next role: Hiring activity doesn’t necessarily correlate with economic indices or the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index. Many firms are in perpetual need of new talent, particularly if they cover a variety of markets and geographies or integrate architecture, engineering, or construction. Here’s how you can best position yourself to land your next role.
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In May, owners of New York buildings bigger than 25,000 square feet will file their first reports to comply with an emissions law years in the making. Local Law 97 (LL97) is part of the city's Climate Mobilization Act, an ambitious effort reduce cumulative emissions from large buildings by 40% by 2030 and 100% (net zero) by 2050.

Three LEED embassies show how thoughtful design and sustainability strategies can create meaningful green projects.

Now perhaps more than ever, architecture needs great leaders to address the changes and challenges facing the profession. Whether you aspire to lead your own firm, are on the path to senior management, or are already helming a company, here are 10 qualities and strategies ...

The projects of Risa Boyer Architecture are distinct in their siting, massing, design, and materiality, but they share a similar scale—one that is approachable and unassuming. Not surprisingly, firm founder and principal architect Risa Boyer Leritz, AIA, was drawn to the design profession after attending an exhibition of ...

Being an architect is a fast-paced, multifaceted undertaking. As you grow more adept at your work, you develop a go-to list of details, guidelines and resources. You become comfortable working in a particular way. But imagine if your life was upended in one sudden, unforeseeable moment. Everything you thought you knew was changed forever.

Artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, leading to calls to ensure that its capabilities and influence do not grow unchecked. In 2018, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology established the Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) as part of a $1 billion commitment to address the “opportunities and challenges presented by the prevalence of computing and the rise of artificial intelligence.”
This investment included creating a home for the SCC. The project’s br...

A sustainable future in which people and the environment thrive requires leadership and action at both the individual project scale and the large scale. For a region to meet ambitious climate targets, public servants must reach across different commu...