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In Washington, D.C., a Back Alley Becomes a Sustainable Haven

Dwell

The Linns’ home, which Andrew Linn and Jack Becker completed for Andrew and his wife last year, declares its commitment to natural materials with a patchwork of wood products on its exterior. Until 1930s-era "slum clearance" erased them, small buildings on these backstreets housed more than 20,000 people.

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Raising the Benchmark: 7 Ways Architects Are Elevating the High-Rise in 2023

Architizer

The rugged, hand-cast concrete exterior evokes the charm of the area’s heritage high-rises. Swaths of insulated glass break up the expanses of white concrete panels and place the stunning exterior plantscape center stage throughout the minimalist interior. The interior environment is of paramount importance too.

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Urban Terrarium: Only Architect-Landscape Architect Collaboration Can Truly Delivery Biodiversity

Architizer

A 2022 report on the company at the center of the furor led to several lost contracts — since its publication, Hershey’s, PepsiCo, and more recently, Kellogg’s canceled orders. After this, despite complexity of the new environment, it will essentially self-regulate because it is correctly balanced.

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Reimagining California Homes and Art of Home Remodeling

The Architecture Designs

In order to honor the state’s Spanish past, Spanish Colonial Revival residences have stucco exteriors, red clay tile roofs, and elaborate wrought iron accents. Understand local regulations and permits : Familiarize yourself with local building codes, permits, and restrictions to ensure compliance and a smooth remodeling process.

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Basic Steps For Creating An ADU

Santa Cruz Architect

If your ADU already conforms to the required codes and regulations, you would not have any construction work to do. If you are planning to have a contractor design your ADU, you will want to write in a provision about this in your contract. There are a number of other areas where the regulations can be different from city to city.

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Townhouse

The Architecture Designs

Homeowners Association (HOA) Many townhouse communities have a homeowners association (HOA) that manages and maintains common areas and enforces certain regulations. Determine whether you’ll be responsible for maintaining your unit’s exterior or if the HOA takes care of it. Can I customize a townhouse to fit my style?

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"The Curse" Demolishes the HGTV Fantasy

Dwell

Each is designed to regulate its own temperature ("Like a thermos!" The homes are ironically clad in a mirrored exterior that reflects harsh Southwest sun. she endlessly repeats) but sealed so tight that cracking a window or opening the front door upsets the entire system.