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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

This requires making informed decisions during the design process, considering such factors as client requirements, budget limitations, sustainability, and safety. This means striving to produce work of high quality and innovation while adhering to applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry best practices.

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The Need for Visionary Thinking

SW Oregon Architect

Instead, the problem(s) may be one inherent in the structure of local governments everywhere, specifically their traditional segregation of functions into discrete silos of responsibilities. The concept supports the full range of transportation options and users of the street system.

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What if?

SW Oregon Architect

As countless sources report, shuttered storefronts, an absence of people, sparsely populated offices, hobbled restaurants, and concerns about public safety are common across the country. (1) For comparison, this density is exceeded by the areas of the Bethel, Friendly, and River Road neighborhoods zoned R-1.

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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. city council, county board of supervisors, etc.) as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underneath, a three-story bicycle parking facility was designed for convenience, speed and safety. The need for proper ventilation, lighting and emergency egress must also be addressed to ensure safety and a pleasant environment for users. First and foremost, excavation and construction below ground can be expensive and time-consuming.

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2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

government during the Second World War. LCC is using the bond to address safety, security, and accessibility for all students on its campuses, workforce retraining and career technical education investments, and classroom and learning space updates to meet the needs of current and future students. billion during the past biennium.

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