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More Woonerfs for Philadelphia

Landscape Architecture Magazine

” —Brady Halverson Woonerfs are a Dutch urban design concept that raises the stakes on the idea of shared space. They could be less focused on permitting because woonerfs are already part of the city’s approved street types, particularly in historic areas.

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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

Dwell

When Mark Derenthal couldn’t find an architect or builder to take on his ambitious concept, he worked directly with an engineer to create the treetop retreat. A site plan and septic permit were required before a building permit was issued. Have one to share? Post it here. A certificate of occupancy has been issued."

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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

The Architecture Designs

Also includes quality control, protection, utilities, administration, legal fees, and permits. Such Construction Estimating Services are utilized throughout the early phases of a project. Also, it may draw up while the project is only a concept. Utilize the Unit Price Method. source: pinterest.com.

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Eugene Civic Park – Phase 2 Update and a Project Interview

SW Oregon Architect

In it, he recalls the project’s genesis, his key role in assisting the Eugene Civic Alliance and KIDSPORTS with the development of the earliest concepts for the project, and subsequently helping to resurrect it in the aftermath of the June 2015 fire that reduced the old Civic Stadium to ashes.

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Metro Reports: Benson High School, DoveLewis, SE 6th & Alder, and more

Next Portland

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. The project concept is a three- story building with below-grade on-site parking capacity. We publish the highlights.

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Bavilion | Studio Ardete

ArchiDiaries

A pavilion was evolved, utilizing the outer structure of the bus and a triangular prismatic volume. A 20 year old school bus, which ended its permitted life time as a vehicle, had to undergo mandatory disposal. A pavilion was evolved, utilizing the outer structure of the bus and a triangular prismatic volume.

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Why Your Architectural Design Should Include Access Control

The Architecture Designs

Often this can prove to be a challenge for architects when requested after concepts have already been developed as access control systems can disturb the aesthetics of a completed design proposal. Including access control in building design from day one, will permit you to maintain wiring and inspections on schedule.