The House of Commons public accounts committee has laid into the HS2 project.

Since the cancellation of HS2’s northern leg, the project has been in total disarray, the public accounts committee has determined.

Elevate Showcases New Roofing Solutions and Hands-On Experiences at IRE 2025

New product releases included the launch of Twin Jet Y Spray Adhesive Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems introduced a range of new products and hosted live demonstrations and educational sessions at this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), reinforcing its commitment to innovation and industry impact.

Why Death Follows Faulty Edge Fall Protection–And How to Fix It

When noncompliant guardrails and covers remove caution that prevents accidents. The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had been erected by a...

DesignShop Delivers Tangible Material Samples and Inspiration in No-Time

Multifunctional furniture, in particular, can be especially helpful. Beds with integrated storage or dining tables that can be folded up and stored when they aren’t being used are practical, and often attractive, solutions. You’ll also want to think vertically—installing shelves up to your ceiling will allow you to use space...

Stylish Space-Saving Ideas You’ll Want to Try at Home

In a world where living space is becoming increasingly expensive and coveted, creative solutions for stylish space-saving ideas in small apartments are more in demand than ever. Whether we are talking about dorm rooms, small apartments, or cozy mini-lofts, efficiently using limited space can make the difference between a chaotic...

RECORD Continues Partnership with MIT to Host Third Sustainability in Practice Conference

The February issue of RECORD included work by SiP presenters including Bucholz McEvoy. Photo © Architectural Record On February 19, more than 200 architects, allied design professionals, and students gathered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge for RECORD’s third Sustainability in Practice conference.

Alloy shares renderings of One Third Avenue, phase two of Downtown Brooklyn’s Alloy Block megadevelopment

Architects at Alloy Development have shared renderings of a new infill tower that will reshape Downtown Brooklyn’s skyline. One Third Avenue is phase two of Alloy Block, a mixed-use development of market-rate and affordable housing, retail, and commercial office space that’s home to New York’s first passive public school.

Exhibit Columbus shares design concepts for 2025 iteration, Yes And, by Miller Prize recipients and research fellows

Architects, artists, and educators wrapped up a series of presentations this week in Columbus, Indiana, in which the illustrious group shared 13 design concepts for the fifth cycle of Exhibit Columbus, titled Yes And. Yes And’s curatorial approach is rooted in improv theater, Exhibit Columbus said.

ONE Architecture & Urbanism shares housing and coastal resiliency plan for Coney Island

ONE Architecture & Urbanism made its mark in New York City more than a decade ago after the Amsterdam-based office rolled out a comprehensive master plan for Lower Manhattan with Bjarke Ingels Group, dubbed “The BIG U.”

The New Museum Expansion by OMA to Open in Fall 2025 with Exhibition on Humanity

The New Museum is the only museum in New York City dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. From its beginnings as a one-room office on Hudson Street to the inauguration of its first freestanding building on the Bowery, designed by SANAA in 2007, it has evolved into a center for exhibitions,...

Can Early-Stage Design Flaws Be Fixed Before They Kill Profits?

Often admired for its simplicity and ability to clearly communicate via scribbles on an espresso martini-stained napkin, the napkin sketch is perhaps one of the most recognized forms of creative leadership in the industry. Not only is it iconic, but this type of early-stage, iterative sketch helps to set project...

Residential Architecture in Ecuador: 8 Contemporary House Projects That Respect Their Natural Surroundings

Ecuador, though a relatively small country in terms of land area, boasts a vast and diverse range of ecosystems and natural landscapes, including the Andes mountains, the Pacific coastline, and the Amazon rainforest. This makes the natural environment a key player, shaping its relationship with the built environment and demanding...