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‘Mutant’ London apartment block to be demolished for deviating too far from permitted development

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In a statement, the authority concluded that the 23-story building, named Mast Quay Phase II, was “so substantially different to the scheme that was originally permitted” that the development’s ultimate construction was unlawful.

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Arizona's state water supply loophole is causing a gold rush for multifamily construction

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Ferris says the strength of Arizona's water law is that it links building decisions with water decisions. Small cities like Casa Grande and Buckeye are making the news as prolific cases, with around 3,000 and 6,500 new units permitted in each in the last two years alone. The official statewide need stands at 200,000 overall.

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Steven Holl’s zinc-clad Ostrava Concert Hall set to begin construction

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Construction is set to begin on the Steven Holl Architects -designed Ostrava Concert Hall in the Czech Republic. Hall won the competition for the scheme’s design back in 2018 with a proposal that saw the concert hall “encased” in a case of zinc.

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University at Buffalo students are constructing tiny homes to fight homelessness

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Students from the University at Buffalo have embarked on the construction of three tiny homes to help combat homelessness. Led by Brad Wales, a clinical assistant professor at the university’s Department of Architecture, the initiative forms part of a design-build program within the school called the Small Built Works Project.

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Nidus3D completes North America's first 3D printed three-story building

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A new home design that stands as North America’s first three-story 3D printed structure has been completed in Canada using a special printer from the Danish construction technology firm COBOD. The 4,500-square-foot townhouse also includes the world's first 3D printed basement.

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You (Likely) Won’t Need a Permit for KitHAUS’s $38K Backyard Studio

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Welcome to Prefab Profiles , an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. and Martin owned a retail design-and-build company," says Sandonato. At the time, he had land in Joshua Tree, and was looking for a way to build in the high desert while minimizing environmental impact.

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When Do Homeowners Need a Permit for an Addition?

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You’re probably quite eager to move forward with your home construction project. With all the time and effort you’re pouring into this renovation, don’t get caught without the most important thing — a home addition permit. . Why Do I Need a Permit? Permits are a way to enforce zoning laws and building regulations.

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