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How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

ArchDaily

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Bradbury Works - [Y/N] Studio. By providing shelter, architecture also shapes the way people interact with their surroundings. Read more »

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Update: Santa Cruz County ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

The State at large and the County of Santa Cruz in particular have a recognized housing shortage and, over the past several years, Sacramento has passed successive rounds of legislation geared towards alleviating that shortage by making the regulatory environment more ADU-friendly.

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"AI tools are rapidly changing how we imagine the urban environment"

Deezen

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly changing how we investigate and imagine the world and the urban environment. A favela is an informal settlement which frequently lacks basic public services, and is mostly occupied by poor families who cannot afford property in the regulated real estate market.

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments

BD+C

7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. Forty years ago, the options available to aging adults needing care and a supportive environment were few.

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Dear Architects: If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects

Architizer

Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss. Existing buildings are a key to a climate smart built environment.

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Kriskadecor designs "dynamic" outdoor cladding system

Deezen

Inside, the atmosphere remains calm and pleasant, without disrupting concentration or the working environment," it added. Beyond meeting aesthetic demands, the dynamic facade enhances the building's climate comfort by regulating solar exposure and improving ventilation. For more information on Kriskadecor, visit its website here.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Morning sunlight exposure for example, helps regulate our circadian rhythms and directly influences our mental and physical health.