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Cracking the Housing Affordability Nut

SW Oregon Architect

For one, Euclidean land-use regulations historically downzoned urban areas, effectively banning multifamily housing while promoting suburban sprawl. This not only enhances natural light and airflow but also provides acoustic privacy akin to that of detached single-family homes. That’s hardly the case today. Lessons from Japan?

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A conversation with Quang Truong: carbon fiber, zoning, and architecture's slow evolution

Portland Architecture

And that's before he wrote the world's first book about composite materials in architecture, became a Portland State University professor, and founded a software company to visualize complex zoning codes. Recently I talked with Truong to learn more about all these things: composite materials, zoning, education, mass timber.

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The Timeless Appeal of Spanish-style Houses: A Guide to Design, Materials and Adaptation in Urban Environment

DesignRulz

A Spanish-style house located in an urban environment would likely incorporate elements of traditional Spanish architecture, such as terracotta roof tiles, stucco exterior walls, and arched openings. However, the design of the house would need to be adapted to the constraints of an urban environment.

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17 Most Incredible Sustainable Houses that Sync with Nature

Architecture Ideas

Good architecture celebrates design with nature. While homes are your go-to places to feel secure, sustainable homes make a promise of safety to the natural environment. The worth of a structure doesn’t lie in the building’s cost, rather, it can only be evaluated through its impact on surroundings and environment.

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The Worrying Absence of Housing Choice

SW Oregon Architect

Because I write on topics related to the built environment, I feel pressed to occasionally weigh in on the greatest challenges architects and planners face today. Money naturally flowed and continues to flow toward constructing projects promising the greatest profit potential. Doing nothing is not a solution.

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Non-Architectural Challenges Architects Face When Converting Offices into Housing

Architizer

It could be a win-win situation if not for the red-tape bureaucracy — local building and zoning regulations — and the technical difficulties, including structural, energy/mechanical, accessibility and fire safety upgrades, among other requirements. Zoning Regulations Image by Eloi Smith via Unsplash.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Abundant Natural Light MTMGhouse by NOARQ , Santo Tirso, Portugal One of my favorite podcasts to listen to in my spare time is The Huberman Lab Podcast.