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Update: Santa Cruz County ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

With new legislation emerging on what seems like a monthly basis, ADU rules are truly a moving target – in this article we present an overview of the County’s regulatory framework for ADUs current as of this writing. See the County’s Fee, Cost and Cash Flow Estimator as one means towards gathering this information.

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

Architizer

This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss. Unfortunately, renovation rates lag behind IPCC-estimated requirements. This means that the potential avoided emissions associated with reuse are typically unaccounted for in design processes, owner requirements, and climate policies and regulations.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Their role is important in every stage of a project, and this article summarizes their responsibilities. Some topics that must be discussed during those meetings are client requirements, expected budget, site characteristics, safety and local planning regulations. Cost Estimation. Documentation and Drawings.

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Designers share graphics in solidarity with Iranian women "fighting for their dignity"

Deezen

As the government attempts to crack down on the protests, estimates suggest that more than 130 people have been killed and hundreds more injured, while large-scale internet shutdowns are restricting Iranians' ability to organise and communicate with the outside world. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Tim Fu (@ti.fu).

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8 Top Tech Tools for Architectural 3D Modeling

Architizer

For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our Tech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers. Still, what are the different features of those numerous 3D modeling programs?

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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. No such requests are known yet.

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Architecture Research Topics: A List of 45 Topics to Pick From in 2023

DesignRulz

If the answer to your questions is yes, this article is for you. This article aims to showcase some of the best topics in the a rchitecture field to help you develop the best one. Further, the topic in this article will be beneficial for you to come up with ideas. History of architecture: how it started?