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Embracing the Trend: Shipping Container Homes in California

The Architecture Designs

These steel boxes, typically used for transporting goods across the globe, can be recycled and repurposed into beautiful living spaces, and can go anywhere due to their portability. The Shipping Container Home Appeal source: pinterest.com The allure of container homes lies in their affordability, versatility, and eco-friendliness.

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Berlin citizens propose law to ban cars from city centre

Deezen

Residents would only be permitted to use a car or van up to 12 times a year, for special circumstances such as moving house. Public transport networks would be expanded, and roads would be redesigned to increase space for pedestrians and cyclists. The plans would restrict private cars within the Ringbahn.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

As a result, the security guard, no longer needed for the most part to secure the building from unauthorized visitors nor positioned behind a massive stone reception desk, is now free to meet and interact with lobby users more like an ambassador or even a concierge in a comfortable, inviting lobby zone. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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Prepared to Change

Landscape Architecture Magazine

The team that I joined here at DuBois & King was originally planning, specifically transportation planning. One of the interesting things about the town is we don’t have zoning, but what we do have, what we’re working on right now, is site plan regulations. Vermont has a really strong planning presence. I think that’s part of it.

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Adams Van Lines Presents: The Guide to Minimalist Packing for Effortless Relocation

The Architecture Designs

Benefits of Minimalist Packing for Relocations source: pinterest.com Efficiency: Packing fewer items means less time spent on sorting, wrapping, and transporting belongings. Allocating Packing Zones for Efficiency: Organize your packing process by designating zones for different categories of items.

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HarborPlace: How not to make a deal

Community Architect Daily

The bills are intended to create the zoning necessary to permit the proposed size of the project which cannot be built with the existing Urban Renewal Plan and current zoning in place. At this point it may be useful to recall that zoning was invented to protect the public. This gives everyone a chance to mull this over.

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Design Iconic External Diagrid for Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

Architizer

Operable windows in all office spaces and two vertical atria span the height of the tower, allowing the building to “breathe” the fresh coastal air as seasonal weather permits. . Stone was also sourced locally, reducing carbon footprint from material transport. © Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).