Architizer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For its 11th season, Architizer has created a suite of sustainability-focused A+Awards recognizing designers working toward a better future. In addition, when you construct a building, adding new material fundamentally means that you are subtracting from somewhere else, thereby sustaining the material economies of extraction sites.

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Deconstruction Sustainability Architecture Environment 104

Architecture Ideas

MARCH 29, 2023

Sustainable practices for sewer repair are crucial for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of water infrastructure, as well as promoting the health and well-being of communities. One of the key benefits of sustainable practices for sewer repair is improved system performance.

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Sustainability Safety Regulation Government 59

Dwell

MARCH 7, 2024

A proposal to pause the issuance of teardown permits resulted in claims of overreach on property rights. The couple have become advocates of the program, which also expedited their permitting process and waived their $4,500 permit fee. In September 2022, Hinsdale officials unveiled a new plan to curtail demolition.

Renovation 100

Renovation Permits Zoning Regulation 100

Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This seemingly simple addendum, however, sparks complex discussions about housing affordability, sustainability, and the very definition of “home.” Zoning restrictions around minimum lot sizes, building setbacks, and permitted uses can create significant hurdles.

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Permits Housing Regulation Zoning 75

SW Oregon Architect

MAY 19, 2024

The legislative initiatives apparently passed with overwhelming support, paving the way for new building regulations that may help address the housing affordability crisis while simultaneously promoting compact, sustainable growth. The notion of a “disposable house” culture does prompt important questions about sustainability.

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Housing Zoning Government Regulation 183

Dwell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between. We’re using software to streamline the design, engineering, and permitting process, and we’re building homes on a production line more like how cars are made." We recently launched two fixed floor plans, the Cover S1 and S2.

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Permits Home IT Contract 82

Design Thoughts Architects

JUNE 21, 2023

Secret 2: Preparing for Permit Processes The second secret of home construction unravels during the often complex and time-consuming permit processes. Homeowners often feel overwhelmed by the complexities of understanding and obtaining the necessary permits.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Home Permits 52

e-architect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Building permit granted for a sustainable state-of-the-art office and retail building at Mannerheimintie 14. Sponda Ltd, one of Finland’s leading real estate asset management companies, confirms that the City of Helsinki has approved an application for a building permit in Mannerheimintie 14. 9 December 2022. www.sponda.fi/en.

Building 75

Building Permits Real Estate Management 75

The Architecture Designs

MARCH 8, 2024

This stage is where creativity meets pragmatism, guiding homeowners to envision their space for its immediate allure, functionality, and sustainability. Sustainability Matters : Consider eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs.

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Renovation Insurance Home Space 96

Dwell

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Los Angeles company Minarc handles everything from permitting, to placement, to hookups for its customizable backyard units. Collaborations with the City of Los Angeles and Habitat for Humanity have allowed us to not only contribute to the community but also push the boundaries of sustainable design," the founders tell us.

Home 106

Home Permits Inspiration Art 106

aasarchitecture

MAY 22, 2024

The final design has now been completed, and the environmental permit has been granted. Additionally, the office program meets the highest sustainability standards, with a BREEAM Excellent rating and an MPG of 0.8. Working along the Distelweg Facing Distelweg, an attractive office space suitable for various tenants will be realized.

Residential 52

Residential Architect Diagram Permits 52

Dwell

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Using an abandoned Portland house as their personal design lab, the couple behind JHL Design craft a sustainable, cost-effective dwelling. The first phase took a year and a half—seven months for demolition, planning, and permitting; and ten months for building, ending in a 2014 move-in.

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Construction Construction Home IT 95

A4 Architects

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Unified Development Review: The law mandates unified development review, a streamlined process for reviewing applications that require multiple permits, reducing administrative burdens and expediting project timelines.

Zoning 52

Zoning Permits Commercial Real Estate 52

Dwell

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Sustainable, adaptable, and affordable, the promises of prefab construction appealed to them as the best tool for the job. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar? Get in touch! Cutwork was founded in 2016 by Antonin Yuji Maeno and Kelsea Crawford to "rethink spaces to make them more elastic in their usage," says Antonin.

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Firms Real Estate Cities Home 128

The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 14, 2023

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?

Home 52

Home Permits Regulation Innovation 52

Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 19, 2024

This transformation aims to simplify and expedite the permitting process, making it more accessible for homeowners to expand their properties with additional housing units. From an architectural perspective, the bill fosters creativity and innovation in design, promoting sustainable and inclusive communities.

Landscape 65

Landscape Housing Permits Innovation 65

SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 16, 2023

I share the belief of many that the continued prioritization of cars over sustainable transportation options is anathema to the goal of creating a livable, healthy, and environmentally conscious community. Overall, our reliance upon and love for cars and the need to park them has been detrimental to sustainable, compact development.

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Regulation Transportation Real Estate Cities 166

aasarchitecture

JULY 25, 2022

On the 12th of July, Immobel and Neutelings Riedijk Architects submitted the building permit. With a significant number of residential units and a mixture of offices and a wide range of public spaces, the iconic spot will transform from a place that is only open during office hours into a vibrant destination that is alive 24/7.

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Architect Permits Urban Development Residential 91

Dwell

JANUARY 7, 2023

Archetypes of 1970s utopian living, these self-determining homes in the desert have been embraced by a younger cohort eager to create a more sustainable future. Highway 64 is a lonely, two-lane blacktop that runs east-west in northern New Mexico, spanning the Taos Plateau, part of the Rio Grande rift. They’re off-grid, proudly iconoclastic.

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Permits Sustainability Technique 100

Habitus Living

MARCH 10, 2024

Pearl Beach House by Justin Buckwell Flanked between a lagoon and Pearl Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast, Pearl Beach House embodies sustainable design and reflects its surrounding landscape – Pearl Beach becomes part of the garden.

Nature 52

Nature Permits Landscape Exterior 52

Dwell

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The house is clad in sustainably sourced blackbutt, and Australian hardwood, which was a custom addition that provides for increased bushfire protection. It’s sourced from local, sustainably managed forests and fabricated in Australia, which helps keep the construction time for a home at about ten weeks.

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Clients Client Manufacturing Permits 113

Dwell

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Masaya Homes’ $50K prefabs are made of teak that’s sustainably farmed in Nicaragua. These structures are made from solid teak that’s grown on their farm, where they employ hundreds of workers to sustainably cultivate trees into building materials. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar?

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Utilities Permits Sustainability Home 100

Dwell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The lightweight roof is made of foam panels and engineered wood, chosen for its sustainability and thermal performance. Once the walls are tested for their load-bearing capacity, the frame can be removed in a future design iteration, says Cook.

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Home Building Permits Concept 140

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 15, 2023

With responsibility towards the city and its inhabitants, the proposal searches for environmentally friendly concepts in nature, sustainability, and building energy performance and efficiency. Source by Hori-zonte. Image © Hori-zonte.

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Permits Residential Clients Client 52

The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

Building Codes and Permits : Before starting any basement construction, check local building codes and obtain necessary permits. Bamboo and Cork : Eco-friendly and sustainable, bamboo and cork flooring are becoming increasingly popular due to their unique textures, natural beauty, and environmental benefits.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Home Foundation 52

Dwell

JANUARY 5, 2024

Stillwater homes are built by LEED-certified architects, and the company says it is committed to sustainable practices. Here’s what he says sets Stillwater apart from the rest. Photo by Stillwater Dwellings What’s the most exciting project you’ve designed to date?

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Roofing Home Clients Client 105

Dwell

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Ecocapsule is a smart, self-sustainable micro-unit, which utilizes solar and wind energy. The unit can harvest rainwater, and a built-in filtration system can purify anything sourced from rivers or lakes. Photo courtesy of Ecocapsule® What qualities make the Ecocapsule stand apart from other prefabs?

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Home Space Permits Utilities 92

Bustler

JANUARY 24, 2022

Event Date: May 11, 2022 - May 13, 2022; Event City: Malmö, SE ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the City of Malmö, Sweden, invite local and regional governments and their partners from around the world to participate in the ICLEI World Congress 2021-2022. Find out more and register: [link] Read the full post on Bustler.

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Events Permits Government Sustainability 40

Deezen

MAY 11, 2023

Chestnut Plantation was designed by John Pardey Architects Planning restrictions required that the habitable floor area be no larger than 100-square-metres but permitted an outbuilding, which led to JPA creating two smaller brick structures on either side of a courtyard garden.

Home 118

Home Architect Roofing Permits 118

Brandon Donnelly

JANUARY 5, 2024

This ruling gets at the heart of what sustains the industry: one side of the marketplace needs to feel that they’re, mostly, not really, paying. This is possible. I have no idea how this estimate was calculated. But it does make intuitive sense that commissions should come down.

Real Estate 50

Real Estate Permits Estimating Client 50

The Architecture Designs

JUNE 5, 2023

Reimagining California Homes To truly reimagine California homes, homeowners and architects are embracing innovative approaches that blend modern design elements with the state’s natural beauty and sustainability goals.

Remodeling 59

Remodeling Home Art Contractor 59

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Sustainable Senior Living Construction is well under way in Yonkers, N.Y., The plan featured low-rise, high-density housing and mid-rise apartments for seniors that blend affordable housing with all the social and economic elements needed to establish this successful and sustainable community. You’re building shelter for people.”

Housing 104

Housing Residential Government Permits 104

Habitus Living

JULY 31, 2022

While historically rammed earth has been a material that necessitated thick, heavy walls, new technology now permits panels that are smaller, lighter and more durable – saving money on both its transport and required square footage. Architect and owner of U.S.-based Tuscon Mountain Retreat by DUST.

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Transportation Permits Technology Technology 98

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In pursuing a well-lived, sustainable urban life, modestly sized or even small spaces play a major role in reassessing the spatial needs around our domestic activities. Not only does living in an environmentally friendly home bring about sustainability with respect to the building itself, but it also integrates with the occupants’ lifestyle.

Housing 141

Housing IT Architect Sustainability 141

Deezen

MARCH 30, 2023

Alongside the misunderstandings about mass timber and carbon neutrality, the essays also debunk beliefs that "all wood is good wood", that it is always more sustainable than concrete, and that mass-timber buildings actually absorb carbon. If it's done incorrectly, then it's just another form of greenwashing."

Building 100

Building Industrial Sustainability Engineering 100

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

For all intents and purposes, we have functioned as a single office on the Health Professions Building project rather than as two separate firms.

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Building Utilities Schematic Design Site 206

The Architecture Designs

JUNE 1, 2023

Imagine your child falls over broken pieces of glass and sustains serious injuries. Do I Need a Dumpster Rental Permit? Renting a roll-off dumpster on private property does not require a permit. You will require a rental permit if your dumpster occupies space on public property, such as the street or sidewalk.

Renovation 59

Renovation Home Permits Transportation 59