designboom

JULY 21, 2023

The post small house in argentina’s grasslands integrates temperature and climate self-regulation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. pablo senmartín arquitectos creates a 'blind volume' that provides climatic self-protection against the sun, heavy rains, and strong winds.

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Archinect

JULY 25, 2022

New regulations, called Part O, took effect in England in June, requiring that new homes are built with some measures to combat overheating. The regulations aim to reduce solar gain — the increase in room temperature caused by sunlight — ensuring the safety of occupants, even if it may remain uncomfortable.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 16, 2023

The State of California has a recognized housing shortage, with the result that both Sacramento and local municipalities throughout California have made myriad recent changes to the regulations governing ADUs. What is an ADU? Bathroom and full kitchen facilities can either be shared with the rest of the home or be exclusive to the JADU.)

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 7, 2023

San Marco Plazza in Venice, Italy. Image © Jaroslav Moravcik via Shutterstock Since pandemic-imposed restrictions have been lifted, Europe has experienced a surge in tourism, with millions of people visiting some of its most attractive destinations, such as Venice , Barcelona or Paris.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 27, 2022

The post Architecture can’t wait for regulators to lead on sustainability appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. With urgent turning points for mitigating climate change drawing ever nearer, it’s time for the architecture field to take notice—and action. Seventy-five percent of global emissions come from the urban [.].

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 28, 2023

Note that each local jurisdiction in the Monterey Bay area – Cities of Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, and Scotts Valley – each have their own, specific regulations: this article applies specifically to ADU regulations particular to the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The fittings facilitate both general illumination and noise regulation, and come in 11 tones including playful bright hues and neutrals. Impact Acoustic has created a collection of noise regulating wall and ceiling panels with pinstripe detailing. Find out more about Fost Bulb PET Felt ›. Sensory Nook acoustic pods by Nook.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2021

states enacted new regulations eliminating the use of blowing agents containing hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potential. The regulations apply to extruded polystyrene insulation and other closed-cell foam insulations that use HFC blowing agents. Early this year, Canada and several U.S.

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Deezen

APRIL 20, 2023

Abstracta, which is best known for producing noise-regulating pieces for office, is exhibiting newly launched work pods by Swedish designer Staffan Holm at its stand at Salone del Mobile. The post Abstracta launches noise-regulating office furniture at Salone del Mobile appeared first on Dezeen.

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e-architect

MAY 23, 2023

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Up to 12,500 buildings in England are covered by the new regulator, set up in response to the Grenfell Fire tragedy and officially launched earlier this year.

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BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

has spurred regulators and insurers to more carefully scrutinize the condition of other high-rise residential dwellings. The collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla.,

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The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post New research about gas stoves ignited intense online debate last week about the politics of regulating American homes appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The landed house typology is often a battleground of competing facets of public regulations, private economics, and creative design in land scarce. Completed in 2022 in Singapore, Singapore. Images by Ong Chan Hao.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 15, 2022

In most instances, your HVAC unit is the one regulating your house’s temperature. However, there are also times when it just can’t keep up, and you need to do things yourself to regulate your house’s temperature. But before we get into that, we need to know first why your HVAC unit sometimes can’t regulate your house’s temperature. .

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The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 30, 2022

A decision today by the United States Supreme Court has restricted the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) purview to regulate carbon emissions from power plants. The post Supreme Court ruling jeopardizes the future of carbon emission regulations appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. The ruling is a major setback [.].

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The legislation is not an explicit ban on platforms such as Airbnb , but the strict regulations make it almost impossible for the service to continue its activity. The number of guests is also limited to just two, and the duration is limited to 30 days. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

” Among the responsibilities for the role are conducting “thorough research on site conditions, historical context, local ecology, and zoning regulations,” and developing design proposals incorporating sustainable materials, technologies, and living species. Bilbao's Abandoibarra Master Plan by Balmori Associates.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The well-heeled Silicon Valley suburb of Woodside has come up with a novel way to block plans that would potentially bring in more affordable housing: Declare itself Cougar Town.

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ArchDaily

JULY 18, 2023

By adopting a context-sensitive approach, the architectural design of a shell encompassing a living space has the capacity to regulate the. Completed in 2023 in Singapore. Images by Fabian Ong.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

At Hitra Office & Commercial Building, we have found the answer by redefining the current regulations & restrictions to cause a win-win relationship with the building, neighborhood & city. Causing a balance among the mentioned ones as a goal was met by redefining the restrictions and regulations that limited us the most.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

The case of the bathroom as a gender-regulating device is a constantly discussed topic at the intersections of queer theory in architecture. The discussion is even broader within LGBTQIA+ guidelines. Read more »

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Building and Interiors

AUGUST 17, 2022

All over the world, people are looking for improvements in hygiene and water saving as… The post Regulating angle valves by SCHELL offer the perfect combination of form & function appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Black churches are responding to these shifts in religiousness, population change, and lack of housing by working to change land use regulations and asking how church property can serve a different function in the community. As the religious and urban landscape changes in North America, churches have had to adapt and evolve. [.] More than 4.3

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ArchDaily

MAY 28, 2023

Furthermore, notions of energy efficiency, thermal regulation, ventilation, and natural lighting are incorporated, among others. In contemporary housing, a wide range of possibilities is deployed, capable of accommodating various uses and activities that foster the relationship between the interior and exterior environment. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 8, 2023

The regulations will take effect on July 1, 2024. The decision, recently announced by the California Building Standards Commission, encompasses commercial buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet and school projects over 50,000 square feet.

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ArchDaily

JULY 5, 2023

And although the human body has temperature regulation mechanisms, such as sweating and vasodilation, sometimes we need additional help to achieve thermal comfort. Courtesy of Hitachi Air Conditioning Heating and cooling buildings have always been two of the most important challenges in ensuring indoor user comfort.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 25, 2023

It offers relief from direct sunlight, helps regulate temperature, and reduces glare. Image Courtesy of ShadeFX Shade refers to a region or state where sunlight is partially obstructed by objects or structures. This concept plays a crucial role in architectural design, as it significantly impacts comfort and functionality.

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Archinect

AUGUST 14, 2023

Described by the design team as an “innovative model for Southern California hillside developments ,” the residence blends an adherence to strict hillside regulations with an incorporation of the site’s natural surroundings.

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Building and Interiors

JULY 5, 2022

Not only… The post SCHELL COMFORT regulating angle valve with filter protects your fittings & appliances appeared first on Building And Interiors. Water is a basic necessity essential for the everyday function of human life.

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Archinect

MAY 30, 2023

David Andréen The team grounded their research in the egress complex of Macrotermes michaelseni termites in Namibia, which they observed appeared to promote moisture regulation and ventilation. The mounds are regarded as some of the world’s largest biological structures , capable of reachin.

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Archinect

MAY 22, 2023

A small building for a single-family home forms the corner of one of the consolidated blocks of the historic center of Alaquàs.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2019

A coalition of leaders from real estate firms is calling for governments across Canada to implement consistent building data disclosure regulations and requirements. The group, which also includes the Canada Green Building Council (CABC), aims to drive down building emissions and bolster Canada’s burgeoning low-carbon economy.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 7, 2023

The new urban planning regulation is introduced as part of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's Local Bioclimatic Urban Plan, which aims to reduce Paris' carbon emissions. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 6, 2023

Cortesia de dormakaba In medieval cities, walls played a crucial function, acting both as a defense against external threats and as a symbol of power and control, while also regulating local trade.

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Archinect

JULY 14, 2023

An odd 19-minute interview in which he describes his expertise in building codes and regulations can be viewed below via Bonjour Realty. Heuermann has pled not guilty.

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Archinect

JANUARY 11, 2023

Beijing-based landscape architecture firm Turenscape has completed the transformation of a former 126-acre dumping ground into a “dreamlike floating forest” in the eastern Chinese city of Nanchang.

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Archinect

APRIL 10, 2023

The city granted permits to 988 units last year, and more than 650 were built — not all projects are built during the year they get permitted — outpacing the construction of single houses for the first time As the Seattle Times reports, a change in regulations in 2019 led to the ADU boom locally.

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