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Parking Reform

SW Oregon Architect

20-04 in March of 2020, which directed all state agencies to take actions to reduce and regulate greenhouse gas emissions. In response, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission updated Oregon’s Transportation Planning Rules to launch the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program in July 2022.

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Embracing the Trend: Shipping Container Homes in California

The Architecture Designs

Welcomed by creative and environmentally conscious individuals, these unique living spaces have found a special place in the hearts of Californians seeking a sustainable and alternative way of living. Do you live in Southern California and have you been pondering a change in dwelling?

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On the Future of Cities

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Although the arcade requirement was eventually eliminated from the special district (they're now "permitted" rather than required, such that recent projects like Robert A. Another chapter, "Changing Regulations to Prevent Suburban Sprawl," documents his work with Wildwood, a town west of St.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Before starting any new project, it’s important to check with your local governing body to see which types of submittals are necessary to obtain permits and which types of people need to certify those submittals. While it’s best to hire an engineer when doing any type of construction, they are not always necessary.

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Hybrid Stadium, Hangzhou, China

e-architect

The building achieved ‘Green Building Evaluation Label 3 Star’ (GBEL 3 Star), the highest level of sustainability in China and equivalent to LEED Platinum. All main public circulation areas—as well as the center stadium bowl—are naturally lit and ventilated to the extent of sports regulations permitting.

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3D Printing: The Sustainable Solution to Global Housing?

Santa Cruz Architect

As we embark on this journey toward sustainable and inclusive housing solutions, it becomes evident that 3D printing is just the tip of the iceberg in the broader innovation required to tackle this pressing global issue. Regulators have yet to adapt building codes and permit processing to the technology.

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Everything You Need to Know about Shipping Container Homes

Santa Cruz Architect

They are large and sturdy enough to uniformly transport goods but small enough to fit on trucks and light enough to be moved by cranes and forklifts. And are they as economical, sustainable, and livable as claimed? What Kind Of Permit Do You Need To Build A Shipping Container House? We break down what you need to know below.

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