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A4 Guide: Financing your Project

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Financing A Project Diagram Let me preface this article by stating I am an architect and not an accountant or a finance professional, but without a proper financial foundation for a project, it cannot happen. You avoid accruing interest, simplify the process, and potentially negotiate better deals with contractors.

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10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating HomeĀ 

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When done properly, home renovations can be extremely gratifying and highly transformative. Home remodeling is a rewarding experience whether you are renovating entirely or just a part. While you must start your home renovation somewhere, it is best to plan ahead. Where to Start with Home Renovation?

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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Called Zilker Studios, the structure includes 110 affordable apartments operated by local housing organisation Foundation Communities. Strategic window sizes were used to help make the building energy-efficient Beyond helping to finance the project, Foundation Communities has pledged to pay the energy bills for the building.

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Before & After: In Austin, a New Life Out West Starts With a First Remodel for $176K

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Still, the plumbing and foundation were solid, making her think: "Okay, this is a project that I could probably tackle as a newbie." The first hurdle was financing, securing a bank loan to cover the mortgage and remodel budget. During that process, Amber found contractor, Joey Melgoza of A&J Moving & Contracting. "He

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What Itā€™s Really Like to Own a Home Between Three People

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An increasing number of first-time homebuyers are pooling their finances to purchase property outside of the traditional nuclear framework. We spoke to the trio about how they navigated the whirlwind home-buying process with attention to everyoneā€™s needs (and worries), as well as the logistics of their group finances and overall living setup.

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AEC Cares - projectChicago | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Support AEC Careā€™s 2014 Project and Give Children a Solid Foundation ā€œAll architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.ā€ Or you can donate funds to help us with the renovation by clicking the donate button at AEC Cares.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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Take action to save our planet Sustainability in Architectural Research 7 innovative designs to make your home sustainable Risk Considerations for Architects to Achieve Net Zero by 2050 Four Basic Elements of Green Architecture Establishing a sustainable future work environment Common Risk Management Principles Architects How to start an architectural (..)