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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

Each year, the American Housing Survey (AHS) is sponsored is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. The lack of maintenance and upgrades can lead to deteriorating conditions, resulting in health and safety hazards. Census Bureau.

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Is Your Tiny House Really a Tiny House?

Dwell

The rules The International Code Council , a nonprofit standards group that most notably maintains the basic safety codes for American housing, literally uses a flowchart to direct those curious about tiny housing to the correct building code. If it’s built to be compatible with manufactured home regulations, it’s a manufactured home.

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What Is A Manufactured Home?

The Architect's Guide

The concept of a manufactured home came into existence in 1976, thanks to the National Manufacturing Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974. But the Safety Act, passed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), established new guidelines to ensure that these homes would be safe, affordable, and durable.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

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. The incorporation of resilient design principles extends beyond individual buildings to encompass entire communities.