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How one viral home survived the LA fires

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As sprawling fires continue to devastate Los Angeles , the latest reporting estimates that more than 12,000 structures (including houses, cars, and outbuildings) have been damaged or destroyed. The image was posted by Greg Chasen, who claims to be the architect responsible for the design of the scheme. But we were also very lucky.

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Weakened North Carolina building codes jeopardized property after Hurricane Helene

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SB 166, which was passed into law last July, removed a requirement for professional architects to sit on the State Building Code Council. The data analytics company CoreLogic has estimated property damage in the area to be worth upwards of $47.5

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U.S. mayors report vexing shortfalls in AIA's new National Housing Survey

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has concluded its new National Housing Survey with the U.S. It is estimated that 69% of Americans are very concerned about the rising cost of housing," the Conference’s CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran said. per square.

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Corgan launches free mass timber carbon calculator

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Developed by Corgan’s sustainability division, Echo, alongside its research group, Hugo, the Corgan Mass Timber Carbon Calculator is designed to help architects and designers estimate biogenic carbon emissions specific to mass timber projects.

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How construction costs are contributing to challenges for architects

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When we asked architects in our recent Archinect Business Survey about their economic outlook, one of the five big factors behind the architecture industry’s current economic slowdown mentioned most frequently by participants was high construction costs. Related on Archinect: Architects and Clients Downbeat About Economy: Archinec.

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Major cantilevering hotel tower for Midtown Manhattan revealed by Marin Architects

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New York City-based Marin Architects has revealed its design for a 42-story tower near Bryant Park in Manhattan. Image credit: Marin Architects From the outside, the scheme is defined by an illuminated crown sitting atop the tower.

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AIA chapters voice concern over proposed regulations on architects in California

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Several chapters of the AIA in California, including AIA California and AIA Los Angeles , have published an open letter to the California Architects Board (CAB) in opposition to proposed changes in how licensed architects in the state must advertise their license number. Related on Archinect: Unlicensed?