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Home Improvement: A Residential Architect’s Perspective

Aric Gitomer Architect

Today I am going to talk about a renovation project that requires enlisting a residential architect. And that is something a residential architect should emphasize at every project stage. Again, insight from your residential architect might be of use. If yes, collaborate with your nearest residential architect to discuss ideas!

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

Deezen

Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The tower rises from a brick-clad base "I looked at the profile and stopped seeing a lot of floorplates twisting but just saw a basic shift," said Nagele. "I

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Easy Guide to Choosing a Spray Foam Insulation Contractor

The Architecture Designs

However, you cannot enjoy the benefits we listed without employing a qualified insulation contractor. Therefore, in this article, we’ll guide you on how to pick a qualified contractor out of the many Dayton spray foam insulation services out there. Do not hire a contractor without online reviews.

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Easy Guide to Choosing a Spray Foam Insulation Contractor

The Architecture Designs

However, you cannot enjoy the benefits we listed without employing a qualified insulation contractor. Therefore, in this article, we’ll guide you on how to pick a qualified contractor out of the many Dayton spray foam insulation services out there. Do not hire a contractor without online reviews.

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market. The latest documents have already been vetted for custom residential and will need fewer edits.

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MVRDV unveils residential high-rises for Tencent smart city in Shenzhen

Deezen

Dutch studio MVRDV has revealed a series of residential high-rises arranged around courtyards in Shenzhen 's Qianhai bay, which will form part of a smart city development by technology company Tencent. Pedestrian paths through the complex will provide added outdoor space populated with sports and leisure activities.

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Nonresidential construction spending ticks up slightly following February decline

Archinect

Census Bureau data from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has shown nonresidential construction spending to have increased moderately by 0.2% The market for residential construction, conversely, was shown to have decreased by 0.7% An analysis of U.S. It follows February's decline of 1.0%. over February.