DesignScape Architects

APRIL 11, 2023

Research is an essential part of any design journey, so let's outline what you'll learn in this blog, so you can feel more comfortable when you start a design project. This blog will cover: What Is Commercial Architectural Design? This phase can take considerable time, depending on building permit wait times.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the art of Asl Home Remodeling, or home remodeling in the Bay area of California, delving into innovative approaches to transform homes into modern masterpieces. Using organic materials, and textures, and incorporating indoor plants, homeowners can create a calming and rejuvenating atmosphere.

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In certain cases, you may require a permit from your local authorities before you repair, or replace. In this blog, we will discuss the important considerations before you decide to replace your roof. Small roofs with low-cost materials, like a three-tab composite roof, can cost you as low as $6000.

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

This blog will cover: Who works with an architect and their role on the project How the team all works together with your architect, from the engineers to the interior designers How to choose the right team for your design project Who Do Architects Work With? This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 7, 2023

From window materials and frames to labor costs and other additional charges, there are several things to consider before making the final decision. In this blog, we’ll share every detail about window replacement. The most popular materials for window frames are vinyl, wood, aluminum, and fiberglass.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 28, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the essentials for successful kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. These include cost estimation, style inspiration, materials selection, and more. It is, however, critical to consider what kind of materials you will use when selecting your project.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2022

The cost of construction includes the cost of raw materials, shipping, and taxes. For example, if the project’s size is larger, more raw material will be required, and vice versa. A large project necessitates large personnel as well as additional materials. Steel and Cement are majorly used materials in this type.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

MFPRO+ Blog Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Apartments Designers Architects New Project Portfolios A wave of residential projects rising across the country is meeting an insatiable demand, given the estimated shortage of 7.3 million homes that are accessible to low-income renters. “La

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Archmark

DECEMBER 10, 2020

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. Marketing for architects is easier when you share relevant and interesting material with your audience. But we are here to assure you that YOU can change this.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll give you some easy tips on how to install an electric car charger that complements your home perfectly, ensuring that charging time is as stylish as it is efficient. Pay close attention to the details of the design – think about the color scheme, materials used, size, etc.,

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DesignScape Architects

JANUARY 27, 2022

In the previous installment of this blog, we left off discussing the impact of Sir Herbert Baker’s building designs on the overall architectural identity of Cape Town in the early 20th century. This series of blog posts seeks to further explore exactly how Cape Town’s architecture came to be, and how we might rebuild for a better future.

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Archmark

APRIL 6, 2023

Your quiz could provide personalized recommendations based on their preferences for design aesthetic, materials, etc., You might be used to requesting document after document for legal permits, architectural plans, discovery questionnaires, project deliverables, timelines, and so on. So, what do we suggest your quiz should be?

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A Better Built Environment

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I read a lot of articles, blogs, social media posts, and most of them are related the built environment. I’ve been writing blog posts for Monograph.io I love the design of great spaces and am particularly drawn to projects that have a creative use of materials, especially brick. This is the first post I wrote for them.

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Architecture Here and There

JANUARY 4, 2023

Providence was once a world leader in textile manufacturing, including the design and manufacturing of machinery needed to produce clothing from the more or less raw material of textiles. See my Journal column of 2005, on the relationship between fashion and architecture, reprinted on my blog in 2013, which includes the photograph below.

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Community Architect Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The bill mandates nothing but it allows additional use options by permitting accessory dwelling units and, under certain circumstances, dividing single family homes into two or more units. Any representation that the bill would be a threat to single family homes or that homeowners would be forced to do what they don't want is false.

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A Better Built Environment

MARCH 1, 2021

People who want to build sustainably with high-quality materials and high-performance systems. Things I’m Writing With a content marketing strategy for my new website, design services, and ADU plans, I’ve started writing blog posts to answer frequently asked questions.

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Community Architect

APRIL 7, 2023

In the previous blog about transportation in Rotterdam I touched on Rotterdam's devastating bombing in a Nazi Germany air raid that turned much of historic Rotterdam into rubble and cost over 700 lives in a single night and how the city planners have turned this tragedy into an opportunity of re-invention and development that came in various phases.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

If you do not have an office yet, or you are working from home, take a few pictures of your laptop or architecture materials – Get creative! Forums Q&A websites Social Media Blogs to Promote Your Architecture Company. Getting more traffic to your website and blog. Image by Dezeen from Pintrest. Image from Twitter.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

MARCH 28, 2018

SET A PROJECT BUDGET (HARD COSTS + ASSOCIATED COSTS) The cost of an addition varies widely depending on the nature of the project, the materials and the construction details. Hard costs are material costs that can’t be changed while soft costs are the consultant fees and labor that aren’t as easily budgeted. Additions: Flowchart.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

There are 3 main materials on this house; the darker colored material on the left is the garage and is metal siding, the lighter buff colored material is a 4″ x 24″ masonry stretcher (think of it as a really long brick), and the light gray color is cast in place concrete. as he comes and goes from the house.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 5, 2014

Home / Blog / Goals versus Resolutions Goals versus Resolutions Bob Borson — January 6, 2014 — 21 Comments This is the time of year when people tend to identify something they want to change about themselves and they make a “New Years Resolution” Let me go on the record as saying that I HATE New Years resolutions.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This week, I am sharing blogging duties with a friend and active supporter of Entrepreneur Architect. He is the founder of Young Architect, a blog featuring articles about design, the architecture registration exam , entrepreneurship, and his journey as a young architect. Allow interns to use the plotter and copier for school projects.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Bring them to site visits, construction meetings, to get building permits and anywhere outside the office to learn. Include study materials for the Architect Registration Exam in your firm’s office library. Acknowledge the investment of architecture school and the exams by showing interest and support.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

We received our permit at the end of October of last year so I know what you’re thinking … why haven’t you started construction? Thanks and great blog! I don’t have a good answer for you to be honest. My question is, how does the cost of the sloped top concrete wall compare with a stepped design?

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Community Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In most cases civil engineers are the ones that prepare the documents for site plan review at the jurisdiction that issues the entitlements and permits for development. The preservation, amendment, and protection of soils are not mentioned – not even as a material reuse item.

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Community Architect

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It often controls for maximum height and putting another factory in wouldn't have been permitted either, but a bar or a car repair shop was ok. Related articles on this blog: Why affordable housing is scarce in shrinking Baltimore With so many vacant houses, why is there still a housing crisis? Europe has local zoning as well.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cheers, Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Blog , Career , Observations KHouse Modern - Progress. Many have a blog section (sometimes) talking about their projects only, not giving amazing insights as you tirelessly do on here Bob. Ethan Bob Your blog is great, I hope you keep posting.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We are trying to issue the permit drawings for the KHouse Modern and there is a big push to get everything done and I’m not around to answer questions and help solve issues with all the coordination that needs to happen with pulling a permit. fuhh…~~~ Susan Niblo I am enjoying your blog very much.

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Community Architect

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

c) The public improvement has been completed prior to the application for a zoning permit, or will be completed pursuant to an approved investment schedule prepared in accordance with subsections (.1) 1) through (.3), Is it ok to turn the night into day?

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

This next week – weather permitting – the electrical and plumbing rough should be completed and form boards adjusted and set to prepare for the actual concrete pour. Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog. I ama big fan of your blog and your work. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

i gotta say im so happy that i found your blog. Tech was mentioned in your blog! (74′ Judit Hi Bob, I am an architect from Hungary and I really like your blog! Marc Great blog today. [link] Bob Borson Hi Sergio – thanks for taking the time to leave a comment – and I think your English is just fine!

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2013

After weeks of working on a house addition design, making changes upon changes to satisfy the wife, I was told I should already have the permit drawings done. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' We were fired from a project by a husband and wife because I didn’t already have the project done. Send to Email Address.

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