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

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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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More Tent Than Cabin, Jupe’s $25K Prefabs Don’t Require Permitting

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But he soon ran into issues that only come with experience, like how much time it takes to get a permit and what constitutes a necessity in such a small space. Years ago, when Jeffrey Wilson was just getting started in the prefab industry, he set his sights on glamping—you know, camping, but for people who don’t want to get dirty.

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New York City’s busiest architecture firms of 2023 ranked by The Real Deal

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The ranking sees architects listed based on their role as architects of record for permit applications filed for new buildings and renovations measuring more than 5,000 square feet across 2023. Real estate website The Real Deal has compiled a list of the busiest architecture firms in New York City across 2023.

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ZeroAvia test-flies largest airplane powered by hydrogen-electric engine to date

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ZeroAvia has flown what the aviation company claims is the largest aircraft yet to be run on a zero-emissions hydrogen -electric engine, testing a 19-seater plane over the skies of England. ZeroAvia uses hydrogen fuel cells , one of two major hydrogen-based technologies being explored for flight along with the hydrogen combustion engine.

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Business Stadium Central by Zaha Hadid Architects building permit issued

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The City of Vilnius has issued the building permit for Business Stadium Central designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The centre’s glazed facades with precisely engineered external louvres transform into the warmer timber-based material palette of Business Stadium Central’s interiors.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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We will be first getting a grading and infrastructure permit," said Matteson, who has reportedly partnered with local construction consultants Thinkbox and engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti for the tower. And then we will get a building permit in September. The building will house hotels, residences and commercial space.

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

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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. A site plan and septic permit were required before a building permit was issued.

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