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You (Likely) Won’t Need a Permit for KitHAUS’s $38K Backyard Studio

Dwell

They found an engineer who had invented an aluminum construction system, and ended up buying the license. Since, they’ve shifted their focus to "larger ADU-style modules and smaller, non-permitted studios," Sandonato says. This backyard studio in Seattle was small enough that it didn’t require permitting.

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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

Dwell

When Mark Derenthal couldn’t find an architect or builder to take on his ambitious concept, he worked directly with an engineer to create the treetop retreat. My engineer designed the foundation, stair system, container platform, balcony and lower deck. Have one to share? Post it here.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Adding a Second Floor to Your Existing Home

Santa Cruz Architect

Structural Considerations Your home’s existing structure and foundation must be able to support the added weight of a second floor. In some cases, significant reinforcement or even complete foundation replacement may be necessary, which can increase costs and extend project timelines. Is Your Home Ready for a Second Story?

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Competitions: Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center Pre-qualification Announcement

Bustler

Tender Condition The Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center (Tender No.: The tender content is the schematic design and the foundation pit design of CGN New Research Center covering a site area of 71752.4?, The foundation pit construction document design is allowed to be sub-contracted.

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Metabolic Studio diverts LA River water to "facilitate natural systems that want to repair themselves"

Deezen

In order to facilitate this process, the studio applied and won as many as 100 permits from the city, state, and federal authorities. Read: OMA unveils "anti-iconic" Simone Veil Bridge in Bordeaux From the primary "mother well" aspect of Bending the River, several engineering, design and art projects have been spun out.

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Raw Plywood Is One of the Only Finishes in This Prefab Home

Dwell

A partial second floor has a den and a home office that are both used for guest accommodations, as is the screened porch when weather permits. The name 'Unfinished House' refers to an aesthetic attitude, an approach to material reduction, and budget restraint that leaves parts of the design incomplete.

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Metro Reports: Lincoln Court, Powellhurst Apartments, Shift Apartments, and more

Next Portland

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. 21-113731-MT MT* The STR system includes concrete foundation and slab on grade with wood frame walls, pre-engineered floor joists & trusses. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports.

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