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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

The fact that the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and there were essentially no zoning regulations further facilitated the break-up of larger houses into apartments and ADUs. The 2018 “Resilient Rhody” plan solidified this commitment, allocating funding for ADU development and relocation assistance.

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More Virtuous Circles

Landscape Architecture Magazine

She says landscape is much less regulated in France than architecture and is also more forgiving of materials’ diminished structural capacity, though she acknowledges that this applies only to durable materials that can withstand the elements, such as stone or brick. Photo by Ilana Cohen.

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. Senate Bill 1226 (SB 1226), introduced in the 2017-2018 legislative session, aimed to address this issue by easing the process for legalizing existing unpermitted accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

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A Rundown on The 2024 BC Building Codes

Westeck News

Timing and relevant regulations The BC Codes 2024 will come into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new BC Codes. Users will be notified if this occurs.

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BC Building Codes Update – March 8th, 2024

Westeck News

Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new BC Codes. The effective dat e for the new adaptable dwellings and earthquake design changes will be deferred to March 10, 2025, to allow additional engagement and sufficient training to enable low or no-cost design solutions.

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Ferrero Technical Center Alba, Piedmont Building

e-architect

They absorb natural light and air and were designed keeping in mind the benefits of biophilia, using green also as a system to regulate the microclimate and placing coffee plants and hazelnut and pomegranate trees. The spaces were designed by Frigerio Design Group to meet the needs of people and their comfort. Frigerio with C.

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Minimum Energy Performance Requirements for Window Replacement in the 28 EU Member States

Westeck News

However, when looking at the minimum requirements set in the national legislations, two fundamental problems arise in an important number of Member States: the sub-optimal minimum requirements set in the national regulation and the absence of updates. W/m²K by 2018 and 0.6 In Bulgaria, the current minimum Uw-value is set at 1.4

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