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Construction Diary: The Founder of a Cabin Rental Company Builds a Fire Island Retreat of His Own

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They were ready to give up their "not-serious search" in summer 2019 when they saw one more ad in the window of the real estate office, this one for a buildable lot measuring 50 feet by 120 feet on the bay, with pilings from a house that was started, and abandoned, in 2008.

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What Role Do Architects Play In The Global Housing Crisis?

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Catchphrases like ‘gentrification,’ ‘political agenda’ and ‘financialization of real estate’ are used to try and rationalize why the majority of the world’s population cannot afford safe, permanent shelter. 3D Printing Process by ICON Photograph by Regan Morton Photography.

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How to Teach Equity in Architecture?

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Through a variety of academic and professional projects, we reflect on intolerance and test whether design can be used to create spatial and social experiences supporting better lives for city residents. 1: Society's Cage, Baltimore installation at City Hall. Society’s Cage , designed by the SmithGroup Fig.

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US Architecture News: American Buildings

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Reflecting the firm’s deep commitment to a design philosophy it dubs ‘Environmental Modernism,’ the award-winning residence also showcases numerous sustainable design moves.

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US Building News: American Architecture

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The steady growth of Northwest Arkansas, as with many cities and regions across the nation, compels focused attention on new visions of housing design for the region,” said Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School.

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Architecture Market Analysis Report

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From this we can deduce that: Residential construction permits, starts, and under construction, all fell in 2018 Residential construction permits fell by 14.6% Due to this project, the process for applying for a permit can take only a few hours. 600 building permits – the fourth-highest result since 2010.