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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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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

Architizer

Many techniques fall under the banner of bioclimatic architecture, with each continent and society having unique requirements. Another popular technique that draws from the teachings of the ancient Egyptians is evaporative cooling. Weitblick Innovation Campus by Sehw Architektur , Augsburg, Germany. Photos by Parham Taghioff.

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Biophilia 2.0: Fantastical New Buildings Fusing Form and Foliage

Architizer

Biophilic design is a toolkit that can help reduce carbon emissions, as well as proposing natural solutions for improving air quality, regulating ventilation, temperature and noise and managing stormwater. And architects are demonstrating increasingly innovative ways of channeling the wisdom of nature into cutting-edge schemes.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

To enhance durability, resilient construction incorporates innovative materials and technologies that can withstand extreme conditions. Planning and zoning regulations need to be updated to account for changing climate conditions, ensuring that new developments are located in areas less prone to flooding, wildfires, or other hazards.

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Architectural Drawings: Seoul’s Cultural Projects in Plan and Section

Architizer

Seoul blends the old with the new, tradition with innovation. From grand museums to intimate galleries and sprawling complexes to innovative community spaces, Seoul’s architectural scene is as diverse as the city itself. Architects: Want to have your project featured? The modular structure system allows for future adaptations.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Morning sunlight exposure for example, helps regulate our circadian rhythms and directly influences our mental and physical health. Living walls for example, serve multiple functions such as air purification, humidity regulation and noise reduction.

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Monte Carlo Corporate Headquarters, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

e-architect

The site situated along the East – West axis necessitated climate responsive design interventions and sensitive zoning. The vertical zoning of the building has been worked out to incorporate a café on the third floor, office and corporate activity from the fourth to the twelfth floor along with a terrace garden crowning the structure.