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Over 900 Grenfell fire victims reach civil settlement

Deezen

Among the organisations involved in the case is Studio E Architects, the architecture firm appointed to the refurbishment contract, which went into liquidation in 2020. Dezeen has contacted the organisations named in this article for comment. "We The claimants were represented by a group of 14 law firms. "A

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12 Ways Driving Is Subsidized by Law

A Better Built Environment

Our cities and towns are built to make driving necessary, and our laws are set up to directly encourage and subsidize driving at the expense of other ways of getting around.

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The "miracle" of Taiwan's luxury social housing

Deezen

Photo by Ethan Lee Meanwhile, a US-style housing voucher system intended to help the poorest households rent privately is beset by discrimination from loosely regulated landlords. Contracting private architecture studios, city governments focused on maximising quality. Taiwan has some of the world's least affordable housing.

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Basic Steps For Creating An ADU

Santa Cruz Architect

This article outlines a general process for creating an ADU. If your ADU already conforms to the required codes and regulations, you would not have any construction work to do. If you are planning to have a contractor design your ADU, you will want to write in a provision about this in your contract. Check On ADU Requirements.

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How to Choose the Right Business Property in 2023

Architecture Ideas

Whether you choose to lease or buy, you will find yourself navigating through financing, deciphering taxes, and dealing with regulations. This article looks into the ten factors to consider when choosing the right business property to lay the foundation of your business’ success.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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Architecture Articles, Architectural Developments, Global Design Project News, New Property Posts Architecture Articles: Building Designs Building Debate – Architectural Information + International Construction Projects Architecture Articles Information : Building Links Architectural Projects + Key New Property Designs, alphabetical: Building (..)

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

This article explores the importance of resilient construction in the context of changing climate conditions, emphasizing the twin pillars of durability and adaptability. Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and unpredictable patterns are challenging the way we live and build.