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Does My Home Improvement Need a Permit?

Santa Cruz Architect

But it’s important to consider an additional, and equally critical consideration: whether your project will need a building permit, and if so, how to go about obtaining it. Why Do I Need a Building Permit at All? Do All Types of Projects Require a Building Permit? Not all construction requires a building permit.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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WXY and Situ lead design of New York outdoor dining prototypes

Deezen

Local studios WXY Architecture and Situ have collaborated with government agencies to create standardised formats for outdoor dining pavilions in New York City to improve health and safety along with new guidelines. The new guidelines allow roadside structures to have seasonal outdoor dining between April and November.

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Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Is Temporarily Saved From Demolition

Dwell

Los Angeles preservation aficionados flew into action when news of an impending demo permit hit last week. When news of a recently issued demolition permit for Marilyn Monroe’s one time Los Angeles home hit the web late last week, fans and preservation aficionados alike immediately got up in arms.

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Artificial Intelligence in Navigating the Building Codes

Santa Cruz Architect

Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. Understanding Building Codes Building codes are a set of regulations and standards that govern the design, construction, and operation of buildings. Another limitation is the interpretability of AI algorithms.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

Structural engineers Everything from the weight of materials to the structure of the building will be taken into account by the structural engineer. Your architect and structural engineer will work together to ensure building operations go as smoothly as possible.

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What are Sustainable Practices for Sewage System Repairs?

Architecture Ideas

These practices involve addressing structural defects, reducing extraneous flow, preventing waterborne illnesses, promoting general sanitation, and conserving energy and resources. By addressing structural defects and reducing extraneous flow, sewer systems can operate more efficiently and effectively.