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Chinese architects facing nightmare working conditions amid real-estate crisis

Deezen

You are having a good day if you leave work before 10pm," said Shuchun Yi (not her real name), a young architect and a former employee of state-owned firm Shenzhen General Institute of Architecture Design & Research (SZAD). "I Chinese architecture firms are struggling to land new projects as the country's real-estate boom falters.

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Do You Need To Understand Architecture To Be A Real Estate Developer?

The Architecture Designs

Some people would say that you need to understand architecture to be a real estate developer, while others might argue that it’s unnecessary. The truth is that many different factors come into play when it comes to being a successful real estate developer. Understanding Real Estate. The Bottom Line.

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Carlo Ratti co-launches Real Estate IQON

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Newly-established real estate investment firm IQON, founded by industry veteran Giovanni Gregoratti and MIT professor Carlo Ratti, has finalized its first deal with the acquisition of Vodafone’s global headquarters in the UK. When we talk about urban transformations, we cannot ignore the powerful role of finance.

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The first phase of New York City's first net zero community has been set in motion

Archinect

million in financing for the first phase of Arverne East, a master-planned community and revitalization project within a 116-acre oceanfront site in the Arverne and Edgemere neighborhoods in Queens’ Rockaway Peninsula. In December, developers closed on $30.3

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The ROI of Renovations: How Much Value Does Remodeling Add to a Home?

The Architecture Designs

Some renovations can greatly increase a home’s value, making it more attractive to buyers in the real estate market. Understanding ROI in Home Renovations source: Pinterest.com Return on investment is a key term for homeowners and real estate investors. However, it’s important to choose the right updates.

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AIA: Crowd-funding shows promise for financing real estate projects

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Under the long-delayed "crowdfunding” regulations, small firms could sell shares through online "portals," where thousands of investors could pore over the business plans of small companies and choose promising investments. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

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Car washes are hot right now

Brandon Donnelly

This has the PE and real estate industries interested: “If private equity thinks it’s sexy, they’re gonna throw money at it, right?” said Emil Khodorkovsky, founder and CEO of Forbix, a real estate firm that just acquired a car wash in Santa Monica, California. It isn’t complicated finance.