Archinect

JULY 4, 2023

California’s Building Standards Commission has voted to ease barriers to the safe conversion of underused existing commercial buildings. The existing California code only allows the Prescriptive path, however. Related on Archinect: New California building codes allow for high-rise mass timber buildings.

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Archinect

MARCH 30, 2023

Last week, the Board of Supervisors published a list of at-risk properties owned by the county that must be upgraded in line with modern standards over the next ten years, according to KTLA. Officials are wary of the “Big One” — a magnitude 7.8 Officials are wary of the “Big One” — a magnitude 7.8

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2023

Each home was considered to be built to shelter-in-place standards, with ignition-­resistant construction and materials—a cutting-edge approach for the time, though the standards have since been adopted into state and local codes.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 21, 2023

This is the basis against which my performance may be measured in a legal proceeding—the so-called “ standard of care ”—to determine whether my actions may be regarded as professionally negligent. This act signifies my professional endorsement of the project’s design and my assumption of responsibility for its accuracy and adequacy.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

[Alanna Simpson] says the building codes in Turkey were updated again in 2018. The next quake could yield even more damage, as the Associated Press reported some 13 million apartments are not in compliance with modern standards. It's a global problem." A 2018 construction amnesty on 75,000 new buildings put even more people at risk.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The role, which can be performed remotely , requires a minimum of 15 years’ experience in architectural practice and construction, and a strong knowledge of building codes , standards, regulations, and construction administration. Such changes, or campaigns.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 7, 2024

Interior rendering of THE LINE, Neom, Saudi Arabia (from the project website). I recently watched a video produced by architect and YouTuber Dami Lee about THE LINE , a project that raises significant questions regarding the ethical duty and moral obligations of architects. I encourage you to watch it.

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Archinect

JUNE 15, 2023

As reported by The New York Times , the building’s pool deck contained a “severe structural deficiency,” with construction in some areas failing to meet both building codes and its original design parameters.

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2023

Included in our latest weekly employer highlights are five architecture and design firms with current job openings in New York City and Los Angeles. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and architecture schools. 205 Water Street by S9 Architecture. Photo: Robert I.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Both positions require an understanding of New York City code, international building code, and general construction standards. Both positions require an understanding of New York City code, international building code, and general construction standards. MoMA PS1 Beatfuse by Obra Architects.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash If I hadn’t checked my email’s spam folder, I would have missed a notice from the New Buildings Institute informing readers of the Oregon State Legislature’s consideration of the Reach Code Bill (SB 1518). You will be able to view a livestream of the meeting here: [link] What is a reach code?

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Archinect

OCTOBER 5, 2022

are designed and built, and to produce design standards that advance the quality, economy, and safety of steel bridges. The importance of effective building codes has been ever-present in our editorial over the past 12 months, whether in relation to the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside,

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Archinect

AUGUST 31, 2022

The state’s building code regulators recently voted to approve local contractor Tim Stark’s request to 3D print walls as an equal replacement for either CMUs or standard cored concrete blocks. Related Feature on Archinect: Does 3D Printed Architecture Have Real Potential?

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

The compilation ASTM Standards in Building Codes contains more than 1,300 ASTM construction specifications, practices and test methods, and is now available in DVD and online. The document contains the ASTM Building Codes compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Codes Codes and Standards'

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Deezen

AUGUST 21, 2023

The state of California has recently adopted changes to its building code that will limit embodied carbon emissions in commercial and school buildings. We already have probably the most advanced energy code in the country," said Leddy.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The oceanfront building at 6701 Collins Ave. crumbled to the ground in a matter of seconds after a series of thundering booms, marking the end of the road for a hotel that famously hosted the Beatles in 1964 and fell into disrepair in recent years.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 8, 2023

The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) updated California’s energy codes last week, putting into effect measures that set a new precedent in The post California becomes the first state in the U.S.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Additionally, because national building codes do not currently address security, it is possible to use products that are either not effective or violate egress and accessibility requirements. These concerns make standardizing safer school design practices a crucial step in creating more secure learning environments.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

While several states are taking the next steps to standardize safer school design, most of the proposed or passed laws focus on hardening the building’s exterior. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines. But what more can be done?

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

One way is to examine current building code requirements to understand how potential increases in school safety and security standards could help school building design anticipate and better protect students and faculty from life safety threats.

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Westeck News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Guidelines for Window Design Standards. In most places, minimum levels for windows, doors, and skylights are required by building energy codes and standards. Building Codes. The majority of places have building energy codes that require windows, doors, and skylights to meet minimum performance standards.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s time for homes and buildings to emit less carbon and meet higher standards for saving energy costs. Canada needs design standards that will address the interdependent crises of climate change, affordability and housing scarcity. Housing is only affordable if it is affordable to operate.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Here are five reasons why.

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Westeck News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

municipal councils to adopt the Zero Carbon Step Code by 2025. “To the mayors and councils of British Columbia: We are writing to express our support for adopting the Zero Carbon Step Code. “To the mayors and councils of British Columbia: We are writing to express our support for adopting the Zero Carbon Step Code.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 11, 2023

One area where AI holds significant potential is in navigating building codes. Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. However, understanding and adhering to these codes can be complex and time-consuming.

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Westeck News

MARCH 10, 2023

Content courtesy of BOAOBC BC Building Code Changes Coming May 1, 2023 These building code changes enable 20% better energy efficiency and provide an opt-in Zero Carbon Step Code (formerly known as the Carbon Pollution Standard), and were signed by the Minister of Housing last week. for information only).

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 18, 2021

The Eugene City Council meets tomorrow (Monday, July 19) at 5:30 PM to conduct a hearing on the topic of a proposed amendment to Commercial Setback requirements in the Eugene Code. The Planning Commission previously recommended approval of the amended code language. The maximum front yard setback would remain unchanged at 15 feet.

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Deezen

MARCH 8, 2024

It is aiming to use 30 per cent of the standard energy of museums of the same size. Architecture studio SO-IL has unveiled designs for the Williams College Museum of Art in the Berkshires , which will be topped with a tent-like cross-laminated timber roof. It is punctuated by glazed openings dispersed along its facade.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Seattle’s municipal code likewise protects scenic view corridors toward both natural and human-made features, including mountains and skylines from designated public spaces. The code’s public view mitigation measures strategically control the height, bulk, profile, or location of new buildings to preserve key vistas. What about Eugene?

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

WEDG was updated in part to maintain best practices and to surpass regulatory codes, says Joseph Sutkowi, the chief waterfront design officer at the Waterfront Alliance. A shoreline stabilization project in Illinois is the first project certified under the new WEDG standards. Image courtesy Living Habitats. Wong is one such advocate.

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Westeck News

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

NAFS is the North American Fenestration Standard (officially known as AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440) It is a new fenestration standard to test and evaluate the performance of windows, doors, and skylights. 2/A440-08, this replaces the 2000 edition of the A440 standard. The old A440 standard did not have a requirement for doors.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

To meet the ambitious climate targets ahead, designers, developers, and construction firms need common standards. By Timothy A. Schuler Climate Positive Design, whose Pathfinder platform is another emissions calculator, is among the ECHO Project’s participants. Image courtesy Climate Positive Design.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Appendix Q of the California Residential Code (CRC) stands as a curious anomaly, a tiny subsection dedicated to a burgeoning housing movement: the world of tiny houses. However, Appendix Q doesn’t simply shrink existing building codes. This size constraint immediately begs the question: why 400 square feet?

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Tretten Bridge was designed while building regulations in Norway were in transition from a national system to European codes. Provisions for this transitional period enabled the project to follow the older national standards, which unlike the Eurocodes did not account for block shear failure. "In

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

This week, FEMA released its landmark study, “Building Codes Save: A National Study,” featuring an in-depth look at the quantified benefits—avoided losses to buildings and building contents—from adopting modern building codes and standards.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 1, 2024

Perfect boiler services prioritize the use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts and reputable brands to uphold quality standards. Adhering to regulatory standards and industry codes is non-negotiable in perfect boiler services. Compliance with Regulations : source: mr-group.co.uk

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Inaba Williams Architects has completed two white-stucco-clad houses in Santa Monica Brooklyn-based practice Inaba Williams Architects followed strategies laid out in Title 24 – California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards – to create net-zero emissions houses "better suited to our future climate conditions".

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