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White House announces new guidebook to funding office conversions nationwide

Archinect

The Biden Administration has announced a new initiative aimed at financing office conversions in an effort to combat the growing problem of high vacancy rates and housing affordability in markets large and small across the country. Some cities like Washington, D.C. Some cities like Washington, D.C.

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From Cubicles to Community: The Future City. (Part 2)

Community Architect

In this part we will search for the opportunities for a flourishing city beyond the office. Let's find out what trends could provide the seed for a potential success story for the next generation of cities. In the first part of this article we described the current symbiotic relation of downtown and the office.

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"Listening to any contemporary conversation on architecture is like being indulged in a form of Orwellian Newspeak"

Deezen

A place for people from across the globe to make their mark on the world in creative and innovative ways, created by a team of world-class architects and engineers". What makes one city more "livable" than the next, one building more "beautiful" than the other? What is the meaning of "creativity" or "innovation" in architecture?

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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

From the United Arab Republic to the heartland of the United States, innovative companies are harnessing the power of 3D printing to revolutionize housing projects, promising faster construction times and reduced costs. Innovation also be required across the housing sector’s value chain in terms of land use and infrastructure.

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Exploring the Vibrant Arts and Entertainment Scene in Charlotte Property Management

The Architecture Designs

Introduction Charlotte, North Carolina, frequently referred to as the Queen City, is now not solely a thriving hub for commercial enterprise and finance however additionally boasts a prosperous tapestry of arts and entertainment.

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How climate, pandemic, and war shape the "future proofing" of buildings, cities and regions

Community Architect

Domestic and general firearm violence is up across the country, most visibly in larger cities; all attempts of curbing the rampant violence have not yielded a result yet. Cities as conglomerations of real estate and the built environment are therefore ground zero for future proofing.

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Senate Bill 9: A Game Changer in California’s Housing Landscape

Santa Cruz Architect

Effective statewide from January 1, 2022, SB-9 mandates compliance from all California cities. Nonetheless, some cities have faced criticism and formal reprimands from the State Attorney General for ordinances that contradict SB-9’s intent and guidelines.