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In Washington, D.C., a Back Alley Becomes a Sustainable Haven

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Photo by Ty Cole Hannah’s parents were keeping tabs from New York on real estate listings in D.C., too, and her mom eyed a pending change to local zoning that would allow new development on lots in the city’s 3,200 or so alleys. On the second floor, the primary bedroom and a pair of smaller bedrooms straddle the stairwell.

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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

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Rhode Island Housing Zoning Map On February 22, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed into law Act 6061, also known as the “Zoning Modernization and Housing Act.” The new provisions required each of the local Zoning Ordinances to be revised so that they are in compliance in compliance with the Act by January 1, 2024.

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Strategic Renovations: Boosting Home Value for a Profitable Sale

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Homeowners looking to sell their properties are often faced with the challenge of determining which renovations will yield the best results in the real estate market. A home’s exterior is the first thing potential buyers see, and first impressions matter significantly in real estate.

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MVRDV designs cluster of six interconnected skyscrapers in Ecuador

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Overlapping layers will allow for a variety of stepped areas on the base, which will serve as a community space with luxurious pools, lounge areas and recreational zones spread throughout. The base and towers will have the appearance of asymmetrical stacked layers that, when viewed from above, resemble topographic models.

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Architects’ Guide: Short and Long Term Design Strategies for Flood Defense and Urban Resilience

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Fostering Resilience Through City Initiatives and Guiding Principles Boston Coastal Flood Resilience Design Guidelines and Zoning Overlay District by Utile, Inc. This initiative will be facilitated by a future zoning overlay, encompassing areas at a 1% risk of coastal flooding by 2070. Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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Alive – Scalabrini Ortiz & Costa Rica, Buenos Aires

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The volumetric conformation of this building results from the analysis of the environment and the urban regulations that define it. Located in what was previously the C3II zoning, the volumes between party walls respond to the maximum heights allowed, dissimilar between the two streets that make up the property.

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Exploring the Rise of Shipping Container Homes in Modern Architecture

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They rose to fame out of a need for affordable housing during home shortages and for sustainability purposes. Cost Efficiency: source: pinterest.com Speaking of sustainability, Container Homes are also affordable. This can be especially beneficial if you live in an area with high real-estate costs.

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