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The Home of Your Dreams: A Guide to Designing and Building a Custom Home

The Architecture Designs

A designer is typically an architect or engineer who is responsible for creating the plans for the home, while a builder is responsible for the actual construction. It is wise to consult both a local professional and the local governing body to ensure that all regulations are met and that your home meets all safety standards.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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Artificial Intelligence in Navigating the Building Codes

Santa Cruz Architect

Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. Understanding Building Codes Building codes are a set of regulations and standards that govern the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

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52-storey Morris + Company tower delayed amid fire brigade concerns over single staircase

Deezen

Tower Hamlets Council's strategic development committee had been due to make a decision on the planning application for the 421-apartment building on Thursday evening, with officers having recommended its approval. Ballymore said it will provide clarification on the development. "As

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Prepared to Change

Landscape Architecture Magazine

BONNIE KIRN DONAHUE: I don’t know if it’s because of the way that Vermont developed—we have these really interesting little tiny developments relative to the rest of the country, tiny developments connected by rural, natural, wooded spaces that make people wonder how [landscape architecture] fits in. We all know that.

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More Virtuous Circles

Landscape Architecture Magazine

But in France, reuse is becoming mainstream, and landscape designers are developing innovative approaches to reuse in new projects and recycling materials that cannot be reused. In 2021, the firm tested this strategy in a dense Parisian neighborhood, in collaboration with the social housing developer Élogie-Siemp. Photo by Ilana Cohen.

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