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Nonprofit group releases National Zoning Atlas resource for 2025

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The newly released National Zoning Atlas resource covers 30,000 U.S. municipal zoning codes and consolidates several different disciplines, representing the "most complex geocoded legal research project in the United States." Here’s a useful tool for architects and planners as we enter the new year.

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zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples’ industrial zone transformation

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The post zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples’ industrial zone transformation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the towers of the new campania region headquarters define the masterplan with passive cooling, green roofs, and hybrid concrete-steel construction system.

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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Each of the follow projects represent recent work built in earthquake zones, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of architects who are pushing boundaries in seismic design. The post Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones appeared first on Journal. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Boston becomes first U.S. city to require new buildings ‘achieve net zero carbon emissions standards upon opening’

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The Boston Zoning Commission has approved an amendment to the city’s zoning code to incorporate Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Zoning, becoming the first city in the U.S. to require new buildings to achieve net zero carbon emissions standards upon opening.

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OPEN Architecture's coastal cultural center Sun Tower opens in Yantai

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Photo: Jonathan Leijonhufvud Sun Tower provides a much needed cultural hub for the growing population of Yantai's Yeda Development Zone. Established in 1984, the Zone transformed the area, which consisted mainly of fishing villages, into a district of industry and tourism. Its design was informed by the passage of the sun.

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LA’s cramped rezoning plan still short of housing goals says UCLA study

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Under state laws designed to remedy a housing shortage, the city has to set aside land for the construction of 250,000 more homes than allowed through existing zoning rules. Measures under consideration by a City Council committee are likely to satisfy the state requirements, the UCLA analysis found.

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House with Lucarna / Paralelo Transversal

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Located on the outskirts of Santiago, in a high-temperature zone, Casa con Lucarna was designed to remain cool through passive strategies, minimizing. Completed in 2024 in , Chile. Images by Marcos Zegers.

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