Archinect

MARCH 5, 2024

The much-publicized void left behind in the wake of Santiago Calatrava ’s failed Chicago Spire proposal is finally being attended to, as now the Chicago Sun-Times and other outlets are reporting on developer Related Midwest’s start of construction for the SOM -designed replacement at 400 Lake Shore Drive.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Permitting of new subdivision construction has been curtailed in the Phoenix area over water scarcity, though a loophole over multifamily construction has led to a recent boom there as developers are still free to open state taps when needed in search of a requisite 100-year groundwater supply.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Los Angeles is no exception; with 74% of its land zoned exclusively for single-family homes, multifamily housing construction is limited to an extremely small swath of the city, making the construction of new affordable housing difficult. Complex multi-year permit approval processes often make these projects even less feasible.

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Archinect

JULY 14, 2024

The crisis of housing in New York City isn't going anywhere soon: The latest data from a key city agency has revealed a pronounced stalemate in the number of new apartment buildings currently planned for construction in all five boroughs.

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Archinect

JUNE 3, 2023

Arizona has determined that there is not enough groundwater for all of the housing construction that has already been approved in the Phoenix area, and will stop developers from building some new subdivisions, a sign of looming trouble in the West and other places where overuse, drought and climate change are straining water supplies.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Construction is expected to start in 2027, after completing the project documentation for the building permit and selecting a contractor. The Philharmonic Hall is expected to open in 2032. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2024

history that more than 500,000 new apartments are constructed, according to a new analysis of the 2024 rental market from RentCafe. Topping the list was the greater New York metro area with 32,935 new units despite the city having permitted its lowest number of new apartments since 2016 last year.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2023

” Construction progress October 2022. The project broke ground in 2019 following permit approval in 2016. Construction progress October 2022. The building forms thirty connections with ten different buildings, while also providing new exhibition, education, collections, and research spaces.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Among other measures, it will require applicants for certain construction work permits in the city to certify that a licensed exterminator was retained to effectively treat the premises for rodent extermination.

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Archinect

JULY 3, 2023

Florida-based 3D printing construction startup Printed Farms has announced the completion of a structure it claims is the world’s largest 3D printed building — a "luxury horse barn." The company is known for completing Florida’s first permitted 3D printed house in Tallahassee.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 6, 2022

You’re probably quite eager to move forward with your home construction project. With all the time and effort you’re pouring into this renovation, don’t get caught without the most important thing — a home addition permit. . Why Do I Need a Permit? Permits are a way to enforce zoning laws and building regulations.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

© Atchain Designed by Powerhouse Company, the BaanTower has started construction in the remodeled Baan Quarter neighborhood of Rotterdam. Seven years after the original draft, the project has recently received its building permit, and is expected to be completed by 2026. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Project Manager details: "This position requires notable past success in creating high-quality single-family residential architecture through all phases of design.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2024

Image credit: Samara The 150,000-square-foot factory will host the construction of Samara’s modular units, including interior and exterior finishes. Samara notes that the unit can be installed in “as few as seven months,” including permitting, with 30 days of on-site labor.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both roles require experience with the compilation, drafting, and coordination of permit and construction documents. The Project Manager should have experience in custom residential design, especially in the Los Angeles region. The firm is also seeking professionals with strong writing, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They found an engineer who had invented an aluminum construction system, and ended up buying the license. Since, they’ve shifted their focus to "larger ADU-style modules and smaller, non-permitted studios," Sandonato says. This backyard studio in Seattle was small enough that it didn’t require permitting.

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Archinect

MAY 16, 2024

Herzog & de Meuron is advancing on the construction of its new FORUM UZH design at the University of Zurich following a permit issuance for the project whose bid was born out of a 2018 international competition.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It is mansionization, the demolition of older, smaller, less expensive houses by real estate speculators who quickly replace them with spec McMansions: boxy, shoddily built houses that max out the permitted building envelope. Certain communities around L.A.

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Archinect

MAY 23, 2024

Related on Archinect: NYC announces Midtown South office conversion rezoning to combat housing shortfall A potential game-changer is the proposal, backed by Mayor Eric Adams , to move the eligibility of conversion permits to include buildings constructed after 1990. Most of the conversions have targeted L.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Project Manager details: "This position requires notable past success in creating high-quality single-family residential architecture through all phases of design.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The role, based in Los Angeles, calls for an individual who can “prepare architectural drawings for new construction and remodeling,” and “assist in tasks related to land, use, and other building permits.”

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Archinect

MAY 9, 2023

The construction permit for MVRDV 's 15-story residential building "Ziel" in Montevideo, Uruguay has been approved, marking the Dutch architectural firm's first venture in the country.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Even as smaller projects are stuck in limbo due to market uncertainties and astronomical construction costs, the city’s colossal multi-phased projects like those at Treasure Island, Mission Rock, Pier 70 and Power Station will steam full speed ahead.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The building’s glass facade and atrium will now be demolished in its entirety at a cost of $6 million dollars, according to permitting documents issued by the city’s Department of Buildings on October 13th. Related on Archinect: Google will take over Thompson Cen.

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Archinect

APRIL 8, 2022

According to New York Yimby , construction of the new building is expected to begin this summer and conclude by the end of 2023. Permits have reportedly been approved by the Department of Buildings, the Department of Transit, and the City Planning Commission. Its top floor takes the shape of a trapezoidal volume.

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Archinect

MAY 31, 2023

The role requires at least five years of professional post-graduate experience as well as strong design skills and proven experience in producing and coordinating construction documents and permit sets. Death & Company Los Angeles by AAmp Studio.

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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, obtaining a building permit is a critical step in ensuring a project complies with local regulations, codes, and safety standards. These tips not only help avoid costly delays but also reduce the stress and uncertainty that often accompany the permit process.

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Archinect

JUNE 8, 2023

The brief invites story submissions comprised of text and images responding to one of the following four themes: the AI-infused city , the AI-infused architecture studio , the AI-infused construction site , or define your own theme in our Open Category as your story relates to AI and architecture. Can AI be used to generate story elements?

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2023

The project broke ground in 2019 following permit approval in 2016. The arching space was constructed using shotcrete, where stru. The building forms thirty connections with ten different buildings, while also providing new exhibition, education, collections, and research spaces.

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Archinect

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our strategy was to inseparably link the house, studio, and site to one another, minimizing disruption of the woods (only one tree was relocated for construction). Deep overhangs protect the terrace, permitting the studio to expand onto the terrace (and into the woods) through the folding window wall.

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Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2023

There is new housing help in Sacramento with the city now offering free architectural designs, permit-approved, to build on your property. You can download the plans straight from the city website. The aim is to increase housing across the city. The available architectural plans are for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

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Brandon Donnelly

MAY 29, 2024

This is an aerial photo of the construction site at One Delisle : Currently, we are on hold and waiting to pour a number of columns on the ground floor because the city has not yet issued our above-grade building permit. Younger people on the team can’t believe that this is par for the course.

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Dwell

MARCH 28, 2024

Assuming the role of contractor, Julie Park works through trials and tribulations to construct a Blue Sky house with a complex metal roof. Homeowner Julie Park ordered the home’s components from the prefab company Blue Sky Building Systems, and she hired architect Andrew Goodwin to assist with structural engineering and permits.

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Next Portland

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Construction is underway on Slabtown Savier, a two-building development in NW Portland’s emerging Slabtown neighborhood. Both the Block 290 and Slabtown Square and Conway Block 291E developments are currently under construction. A building permit for Slabtown Savier North was issued on November 23rd, 2022.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 14, 2024

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2024

Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We

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Archinect

DECEMBER 15, 2024

According to our understanding of the basis of the plan through field observations and despite the issuance of permits for the construction of the number of high floors by the relevant authorities, most of the newly built houses above two floors have remained unused on the third and fourth floors. They are mostly replaced.

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