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The Timeless Appeal of Spanish-style Houses: A Guide to Design, Materials and Adaptation in Urban Environment

DesignRulz

A Spanish-style house located in an urban environment would likely incorporate elements of traditional Spanish architecture, such as terracotta roof tiles, stucco exterior walls, and arched openings. However, the design of the house would need to be adapted to the constraints of an urban environment.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Abundant Natural Light MTMGhouse by NOARQ , Santo Tirso, Portugal One of my favorite podcasts to listen to in my spare time is The Huberman Lab Podcast.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

Zoning and Linking. Several landscape architects might suggest creating micro zones within your backyard to designate roles. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. Vertical Elements. Kitchen Garden.

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Competitions: Chernobyl Rewilding: Designing Biodiverse Cities

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Oct 25, 2023; Submission Deadline Oct 25, 2023 Premise The Chernobyl Rewilding competition calls architects to envision a transformative city that reawakens the natural world within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Sustainable approaches are vital to ensure that this new city thrives amidst its unique context.

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The California Coastal Commission

Santa Cruz Architect

The California Coastal Commission is a state agency with quasi-judicial regulatory oversight over land use and public access in the California coastal zone. The Coastal Zone is described as the area from the Mean High Tide Line to a distance of between a couple of hundred feet in urban areas, to up to several miles in rural areas.

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KAAN Architecten is designing Poort van de Prijkels

aasarchitecture

Image © KAAN Architecten Solar control glazing is employed to regulate heat gain and optimize natural light. The structure’s high thermal inertia also contributes to temperature regulation. The lush greenery not only enhances the well-being of employees but also serves as a natural carbon sink, absorbing nearly 16.5

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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

A4 Architects

Rhode Island Housing Zoning Map On February 22, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed into law Act 6061, also known as the “Zoning Modernization and Housing Act.” The new provisions required each of the local Zoning Ordinances to be revised so that they are in compliance in compliance with the Act by January 1, 2024.

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