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Michael Kimmelman again asks: 'Should New York regulate its skyline?'

Archinect

Developers have famously been manipulating the local zoning code governing allowable height in order to receive approvals, an issue Kimmelman has preached about in earnest for the past decade.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

By stamping and signing our drawings and specifications, I am certifying that those documents comply with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

Deezen

It was built with government agencies Create NSW and NSW Public Works. metre-high and nine-metre-long glass window allows visitors to look through to the Very Large Object (VLO) zone. Concrete walls help regulate internal temperatures Sydney-based Lahznimmo Architects was founded in 1994 by Nimmo and Annabel Lahz.

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Understanding the LA – Lake Austin Zoning Overlay

Clark Richardson | Architect & Sustainability

For folks who have a property on Lake Austin or are thinking about buying one, understanding the ins and outs of the Lake Austin (LA) Zoning Overlay and how it relates to development is critical. SF-2 or SF-3) or have no zoning and keep their lots governed only by the LA Zoning.

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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. Development usually requires a Coastal Development Permit from either the Coastal Commission or local government. Coastal Zone Regulation, County of Santa Cruz:?In

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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

Deezen

The recent arrests are seen by some as an effort to divert blame from the Turkish government. The quality and safety of buildings in Turkey have been under scrutiny since the 1999 Izmit Earthquake , which prompted more stringent construction regulations. Such things have always happened," said Erdoğan, the BBC reported.

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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. In these cases, homeowners will typically need to apply for a discretionary land use permit from their local government.

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