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The loss of Sellers Mansion: “All or Nothing “ in Historic Preservation?

Community Architect Daily

Let's parse out what happened in the case of the Sellers Mansion and then see how the bad outcome of total loss could potentially be avoided in the future. The Sellers Mansion is a completely detached three-story building, five bays by eight bays with symmetrically placed windows. The mansion held up well well for a century.

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HarborPlace: How not to make a deal

Community Architect Daily

We won't stop until this project comes to fruition" (Mayor Brandon Scott) In my previous article written right after David Bramble had pulled his giant HarborPlace rabbit out of the hat, I wondered how the Mayor could be so committed on a proposal that even insiders had known for only 48 hours.

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Factors to Consider When Designing a Swimming Pool

Arcmax Architects

While one may assume that building a swimming pool takes less of an effort as far as designing is concerned, you are wrong! While one may assume that building a swimming pool takes less of an effort as far as designing is concerned, you are wrong! A swimming pool is no longer a rare luxury but have become a part of our everyday lives.

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Basic Steps For Creating An ADU

Santa Cruz Architect

This article outlines a general process for creating an ADU. For example, you may only find that you need to prepare a design and apply for ADU and/or building permit approval. An ADU is an additional living unit with kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping facilities in addition to those of a main residence. Pre-Construction/Permitting.

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LED lighting : A comprehensive guide for professionals! (shop online)

Building and Interiors

Therefore, watt does not remain the most suitable measurement of brightness. Therefore, LED saves a lot of energy and cost. The LED provides more than 85% more efficiency than its alternatives like incandescent bulbs. Moreover, LEDs last longer than other options. What is LED lighting? dimmable LED lighting. Image Source: lobsterplus.

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Disaster, Recovery, Success and the Role of Design

Community Architect

Specifically it is a story about how this country found a way to complete a giant infrastructure project in just under two years time. Who would have thought that Italians can build a 3,600 foot beautiful bridge nearly as fast as the Chinese can construct an emergency hospital? A story we can use these days. full video in Italian).

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The Rise and Fall of Baltimore's HarborPlace

Community Architect

This is a shocking trajectory for Baltimoreans and global admirers of Baltimore's chief attraction How did it come to this? What does it tell us about private-public partnerships, water in the city, the role of race and power in urban planning? There is much to unpack. This tension has several components.

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