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30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece

Architizer

The foundation of Western architecture cannot be told without citing the architectural legacy of Greece. Ancient Greek architecture is known for its formalized craft — the Classical orders, spatial scale, and harnessing line and light. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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The 3 Types of Must-Have Content for Architecture Firms

Archmark

We've heard several firm owners express their concern over the fact that clients see them as gatekeepers, an obstacle to overcome, in order to get their drawings and permits. One that helps clients better understand what you do, while positioning you and your firm as 'go-to' experts. So what's the alternative?

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Budget Breakdown: They DIYed a $212K ADU—and Loved It So Much That They Moved Right In

Dwell

Hiring an architect to design a dwelling from scratch seemed out of reach, and they dreaded getting caught up in permitting red tape. But then they learned about a City of Seattle pilot program that provides the public with plans for 10 different pre-certified dwellings designed by local architecture firms. "We

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10 Best Criteria to know the Estimation of Your Dream House

Design Thoughts Architects

The same is true for a two-story home with the same footprint vs a one-story structure with the same footprint because a one-story home will require the same size roof and foundation, but without the additional square footage to support those underlying expenditures. May require Pile foundation depending upon Soil bearing capacity.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

The Architectural Design Process in 6 Simple Steps The architectural commercial design process is the foundation of every commercial project, from project management to seamless execution. This phase can take considerable time, depending on building permit wait times. Architects are key figures in any design project.

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Los Angeles Is Giving Away Plans for a Pre-Approved ADU

Dwell

Rendering courtesy of Lehrer Architects and Kadre Architects The city partnered with smaller architecture firms to design plans for ADUs —emphasizing good design and affordability—that would be pre-approved for permitting ease. You can’t just download it, pay the fee, and get a permit.

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DASH Home | Kariouk Architects

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt : DASH Home is a residence designed by the architectural firm Kariouk Architects in Ontario, Canada. As with all our architecture, pragmatic requirements came first, and aesthetics emerged from those requirements. The challenge to both requests was that the site was steeply sloped.

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