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In This Town, Renovating Instead of Tearing Down Puts Money Back in Your Pocket

Dwell

The local realtor had walked many clients through the Chicago-area residence, designed by architect Alfred Pashley in the 1920s for a daughter of George Healy, the official portrait painter of Abraham Lincoln. A proposal to pause the issuance of teardown permits resulted in claims of overreach on property rights.

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Top 5 Dos and Don’ts: Impact of Homebuilding Budget on Cost and Quality

Design Thoughts Architects

Design is crucial to a project’s success, ensuring client satisfaction and managing the homebuilding budget. Designing according to client specifications and lifestyle is essential for creating personalized outcomes and fostering emotional connections. Top 5 Don'ts: 1.

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ADUs Might Not Be Making Chicago More Affordable, But They Might Make It More Sustainable

Dwell

Working with a newly married couple, the firm has produced a sunny, arguably spacious, all-electric unit that touts smart design moves through a sea of regulations. This client was in luck: Unlike most Chicago lots that are 25 feet wide, theirs was 30.

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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

The fact that the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and there were essentially no zoning regulations further facilitated the break-up of larger houses into apartments and ADUs. Local zoning regulations often lacked clear guidelines, created uncertainty for homeowners and hindered potential ADU development.

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Here Are 16 of the Best ADUs in Los Angeles

Dwell

In one effort, under the direction of the city’s chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, it created a program that allows architects to submit plans for pre-approval to cut down the weeks-long permitting process to as a little as a day; potential clients could pick a design off the shelf and get things moving.

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How to Build Your Own House: A Step-by-Step Guide

Architecture Ideas

Consider the cost of materials, labor, permits, and miscellaneous prices to set the budget. Do regulations give a green flag? Another significant step to building a house is assessing the design’s compatibility with regulations. One of the critical challenges to build your own house is setting the budget. Is it practical?

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Telegraph Hill Residence Expands Cliffside Space and Maximizes Views

Architizer

It was important for the design team to create exterior spaces for the clients that would highlight and expand access to the landscape, while also considering the need for private refuge and comfort. How have your clients responded to the finished project? Client trust and respect allows us to do our best work.

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