Q&A

Q&A

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  Quilian Riano explains his mission to rewrite Wikipedia

  If you type “architecture” in Google, what's the first thing that comes up? The Wikipedia page.

   
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  The Rebuilder: John Jeanes

  The director of restoration for Montpelier discusses the evolution in construction techniques used on James Madison's great estate.

   
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  The Mentor: R. Steven Lewis

  Reversing the low number of minority architects, says NOMA's new president, requires addressing future generations through nationwide community efforts and institutional partnerships.

   
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  Brian Ripel

  A café in brooklyn shows the potential of a close relationship between architect, client, contractor, and subcontractors.

   
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  The Climatologist: Kent Peterson

  The departing ASHRAE president talks about how architects and engineers need to work together to improve energy usage and interior comfort.

   
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  The Illuminator: Ihor Lys

  Interview with Ihor Lys, chief scientist of Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions.

   
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  The Inventors: Marc Swackhamer and Blair Satterfield

  Just do it: the principals of Houminn practice discuss how their R+D award–winning drape wall/cloak wall system draws inspiration from extreme-sports gear.

   
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  Javier Presas

  An interview with Javier Presas about LEED design and construction.

   
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  Patrick Costin

  The Harriman Associates design principla talks about turning a parking garage into a state-of-the-art office for cardiologists.

   
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  The Spaceman: Kim Toufectis

  NASA's facilities planner on designing for rocket scientists and spacecraft