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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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Ye strips Tadao Ando beach house in Malibu back to its structure

Deezen

Images of the home's bare structure have been widely shared following a New Yorker article where contractor Tony Saxon detailed how the house was gutted at the request of Ye, who in recent years has been condemned for his public antisemitic comments. Changes were made to the building without permits.

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

ADU and JADU (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit) permits can’t be denied for nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures on the property, unless they pose a threat to public health and safety. Concurrent Permit Review. Retroactive Permitting. Multifamily.

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

” In this article we’ll delve into the intricacies of Appendix Q, exploring its potential, limitations, and implications for both tiny house enthusiasts and the broader housing landscape. Zoning restrictions around minimum lot sizes, building setbacks, and permitted uses can create significant hurdles.

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The Architect's Questionnaire: Daniel Toole

Portland Architecture

A recent Seattle house was featured in a New York Times article called " A Modern Home That Looks Toward the Sky and the Water." I am going through my first significant permitting process with them on our Lombard apartment building, so I have to be careful what I say here!

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Artificial Intelligence in Navigating the Building Codes

Santa Cruz Architect

Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. They encompass a wide range of aspects, including structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction

BD+C

Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:02 Codes and Standards The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. Architects are more than mere designers; we are stewards of safety and navigators of code compliance.

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