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In This Town, Renovating Instead of Tearing Down Puts Money Back in Your Pocket

Dwell

Photo courtesy of Mimi Collins, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Since the 1990s, Hinsdale has lost about half of its original housing stock due to teardowns, estimates Jim Prisby, a member of the village’s historic preservation commission. In their place went oversized McMansions. Their patience paid off.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

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American Icon or Chief Offender?

Community Architect

Or, more precisely, and even more mundane, the zoning that enables it. The culprit hides out in a section of municipal zoning code that is titled "Single family residential", frequently abbreviated as R1. The history of zoning Zoning in general rarely gets much attention these days. Let's review the battles lines.

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Everything You Need to Know about Shipping Container Homes

Santa Cruz Architect

And are they as economical, sustainable, and livable as claimed? Shipping container architecture is still relatively new, so the most important thing before starting construction is to research your local laws and regulations. Zoning regulations, meanwhile, dictate where a home can be built.

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Designing An Airport Terminal: 7 Steps to a Completed Project

DesignScape Architects

In 2022, over 8 million airport passengers were estimated to pass through Cape Town International Airport. However, adhering to industry standards and regulations is vital when planning your airport development designs. Include Sustainability in Your Terminal Complex Design  Aviation amounts to 2.5% of global carbon emissions.

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Architecture Research Topics: A List of 45 Topics to Pick From in 2023

DesignRulz

Variations in architectures based on geographical zones Importance of architecture in the modern design Most popular architectural pieces in the world How is Architecture connected with nature, and what impact does it create? How can we reduce waste through sustainable architecture? Building your dream house – how to get started?

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The Chesapeake Bay - A Complex Eco-System Explained

Community Architect

Continuing growth and clear-cutting have resulted at best in a balance between the reduction of pollution loads through better regulation and the continuing deterioration from population growth and development. In the tidal zone of an estuary saltwater moves in and out with the tides while river water tries to flow out.