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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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What Should Home Owners Be Aware Of Before Purchasing or Renovating a Home?

Aric Gitomer Architect

On several occasions, residential architects try to guide prospective homebuyers about the process. Understanding the proximity to essential services such as schools, supermarkets, hospitals, parks, and access to public transport among others is crucial. Understand the Local Regulations. The regulations (NJAC 5:26-6.3)

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How to Choose the Right Home Lift for Your Residential Property

The Architecture Designs

Installation of a residential lift can be enjoyable and challenging. Due to current regulations on tall buildings, elevators, and escalators, you may be forced to install one. Here are a few considerations to bear in mind before making a house elevator purchase: About Residential Lifts. Vertical Platform Lift.

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Art of Home: Residential Dwellings That Double Up as Gallery Spaces

Architizer

The ground floor space welcomes visitors with a glazed sunken garden that carries natural light from above and seamlessly connects the private residential duplex above with the vibrant cultural program at street level. The design of the contemporary house is one of a kind, and offers a multi-purpose space that doubles as an exhibition venue.

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Lend Lease's mass-timber tower was shipped from Austria to Australia

Deezen

Built in 2012, the 10-storey Forté block was the world's tallest timber residential building – measuring 32 metres tall – when it was completed. Forté "lower impact" despite timber transportation The building was the second apartment block in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.

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7 Top AI Tools for Generating Smart Architectural Plans

Architizer

The software uses site data such as topography, flood maps and building regulations as well as additional parameters set by architects, to generate layout options for a plethora of building typologies: multi-housing projects, retail stores, hotels, industrial sites and even parking lots. Best AI Tool for Creating Residential Plans CONIX.AI

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Towers instead of Pavilions: An entirely different Inner Harbor

Community Architect Daily

The design breaks the current 50' height limit by a factor of 6 or more and introduces residential use to zoning regulations that allow only public and commercial uses. Either way, one would hope that the plan will get a thorough review regarding design and regulations. plan of Ayer Saint Gross of 2013.