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California becomes first U.S. state to mandate embodied carbon reduction measures

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state to establish general code standards mandating the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in large commercial and school buildings. The decision, recently announced by the California Building Standards Commission, encompasses commercial buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet and school projects over 50,000 square feet.

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Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment

SW Oregon Architect

The Eugene City Council meets tomorrow (Monday, July 19) at 5:30 PM to conduct a hearing on the topic of a proposed amendment to Commercial Setback requirements in the Eugene Code. The dynamics of development and the factors that contribute to achieving a livable community will always be far too complex to flawlessly codify and regulate.

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HOOBA Design Group Redefines Building Regulations and Restrictions Creating Unique Hitra Office & Commercial Building

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Hitra Office & Commercial Building – We started by questioning how we can demonstrate the contemporary architecture of Iran by being a bridge to our traditional architecture instead of escaping from it. Causing a balance among the mentioned ones as a goal was met by redefining the restrictions and regulations that limited us the most.

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New Job Opportunity: Join LA Firm Breland-Harper as a Senior Project Architect

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Founded by Michael Breland and Peter Harper, Breland Harper provides interdisciplinary services across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. Knowledge of local codes and zoning regulations. Los Angeles-based design firm Breland Harper is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join its growing team.

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Choosing a Commercial Roof For Cold Climates

DesignRulz

A lot goes into choosing a commercial roof; sure, you want it to look attractive and keep the elements out, but there’s a little more to consider. When you’re searching for a commercial roofer near me , take a second to think about the type of roof you want attached to your building. A waterproof membrane is laid down before the turf.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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The innovative development features residential and commercial buildings constructed primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam). Supercell Headquarters by Anttinen Oiva arkkitehdit, Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, Finland.

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8 Ways Architects Shook up Commercial Design in 2022

Architizer

The commercial landscape has long been a barometer for economic prosperity. Whether structures of retail, production or business operation, discover how these outstanding winning projects from the 10 th Annual A+Awards are reimagining commercial typologies and instigating wider change across our global skylines. Evoking Nostalgia.