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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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Revitalizing a Contaminated Site: The Ford Calumet Environmental Center

Architizer

miles from the site. The cost of bringing a sanitary sewer to the site was $2.0M – threatening the viability of the entire development. Working with our civil and plumbing engineers, we developed a design for an on-site black water treatment system where the outflow was clean water.

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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.: Project Scale: The CGN New Research Center, which consists of 2 plots, covers a total site area of 71752.4?. The Plot I, land for scientific research, covers a site area of 33861.6?,

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How to Build Your Own House: A Step-by-Step Guide

Architecture Ideas

From planning to on-site construction, a lot goes behind building a house. Key Considerations Before Building Your Own House The idea to build your own house can be challenging if you don’t begin on a firm foundation. Consider the cost of materials, labor, permits, and miscellaneous prices to set the budget. Is it practical?

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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. Stormwater via drywell on site. 21-113731-MT MT* The STR system includes concrete foundation and slab on grade with wood frame walls, pre-engineered floor joists & trusses.

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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.: Project Scale: The CGN New Research Center, which consists of 2 plots, covers a total site area of 71752.4?. The Plot I, land for scientific research, covers a site area of 33861.6?,