Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 13, 2024

Consequently, state laws regulating ADUs have been progressively relaxed, accompanied by increased pressure on local municipalities to simplify the building process. Keeping up with the evolving rules for designing an ADU has become challenging, with new regulations and policies emerging regularly.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 28, 2023

Note that each local jurisdiction in the Monterey Bay area – Cities of Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, and Scotts Valley – each have their own, specific regulations: this article applies specifically to ADU regulations particular to the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County. with permits) may be converted to ADUs.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 16, 2023

The State of California has a recognized housing shortage, with the result that both Sacramento and local municipalities throughout California have made myriad recent changes to the regulations governing ADUs. What is an ADU? Bathroom and full kitchen facilities can either be shared with the rest of the home or be exclusive to the JADU.)

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ArchDaily

JULY 12, 2024

Much of the residential neighborhoods are made up of a mixed-use fabric, where the predominant constructions from several decades ago are the so-called "casa chorizo" and horizontally owned houses, commonly known as PH (Propiedad Horizontal).

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2022

New Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass is wasting no time dismantling the regulatory process that’s long been held up as the source and exacerbator of the city’s intertwined homelessness and affordable housing crises.

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ArchDaily

JULY 2, 2024

Accurate surveys are essential for an architectural project and subsequent construction to run as smoothly as possible. This information is vital for making informed decisions that harmonize with the environment and comply with local zoning regulations, building codes and environmental standards.

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Archinect

JUNE 26, 2024

As reported by The Asahi Shimbun , the company decided to cancel construction on what would have been a 10-story, 18-unit development on June 3rd. ” The company asserted that it did not violate any construction regulations, however, it did acknowledge lacking awareness of the building’s potential impact on the view.

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Archinect

MAY 5, 2024

In the bustling urban landscape of Tehran, a metropolis in perpetual motion, one of the prevailing architectural endeavors is the construction of five-story infill residential projects. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend.

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Archinect

MAY 16, 2024

The pre-existing constructions are homogeneous and of varied scale, characteristic of such enclaves without determining references. In this context, the construction is understood as just another house within the complex.

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Archinect

JULY 30, 2024

The Tribune recently asked why mass timber construction is so lagging in Chicago while nearby Milwaukee and other cities in the Pacific Northwest and Europe are making strides to embrace the movement by altering their building codes and fire safety regulations.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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e-architect

MAY 23, 2023

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Up to 12,500 buildings in England are covered by the new regulator, set up in response to the Grenfell Fire tragedy and officially launched earlier this year.

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Bustler

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Event Date: Sep 19, 2024; Event City: Euregio Rhein-Maas-Nord Despite the amount of information, certifications and guidelines available for the development of sustainable and healthy constructions, professionals in the field still face many barriers to realize such projects. Join free of charge!

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Among these age-old methods, rammed-earth construction stands out as a beacon of eco-friendly building practices. Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

After three partial collapses of construction cranes during Hurricane Irma, officials are debating whether regulations should be tightened. Two crane booms in Miami and one in Ft. Lauderdale collapsed during the storm, with no injuries reported.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Construction professionals are taking a different tone for mass timber. Reviewing construction’s carbon emissions reveals wood is less intensive than alternatives. Construction companies do not always source sustainable wood or dispose of it responsibly at the end of its life cycle.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2024

Using local construction systems, materials and labor, the cube is formed with brick walls plastered with a mix of sand and mortar to create two textures — a rough, stone-like base and a smooth monolithic form above. "Its The post Moises Sánchez uses local construction methods for cubic Mexican house appeared first on Dezeen.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Seattle has implemented a new regulation to reduce the number of rats occupying vacant buildings. The new rat eradication regulation goes into effect in 2017. The port city ranks first in the U.S. in the number of rats living within its borders.

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health May 7-8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Regulations Codes and Standards' Work groups will meet May 7, and the full committee will meet May 8.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In search of an alternative Japanese house type in urban density This detached house represents contemporary Japanese urban dwelling, while employing conventional wooden frame construction and reinterpreting traditional typology of Townhouse(Machiya) and Farm house(Nōka) of the region.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

An official report into the collapse of a 10-year-old mass-timber bridge in Norway in August 2022 has criticised the structure's design and construction. A recent report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) was critical of parties involved in the bridge's construction and management.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 7, 2023

Among the factors for the decision was the controversy surrounding the construction of the 180-meter-tall Tour Triangle, designed by Herzog & de Meuron , which began in 2021 after more than a decade of legal battles and backlash.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The structure is sited to have minimal impact on the land and constructed to have minimal carbon footprint. Hydronic radiant heat in the concrete floor acts as a thermal battery eliminating the need for gas-fired furnaces, while non-toxic, high-performance wool insulation manages moisture and regulates temperature.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Several leading design and construction firms in the UK have signed onto a new appeal urging Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to halt his program of delayed implementations of key environmental building regulations in the interest of protecting a net-zero carbon emissions future in the country.

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2016

The Environmental Protection Agency’s has proposed new National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit requirements regulating stormwater discharges from construction activities. . The proposal applies to construction sites of one or more acres, or less than one acre, but part of a larger development.

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Reaping the benefits of offsite construction, with ICC's Ryan Colker 0 dbarista Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:24 Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the International Code Council, discusses how municipal regulations and inspections are keeping up with the expansion of off-site manufacturing for commercial construction.

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BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2024

How Digitalization Is Reshaping the Construction Industry 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/21/2024 - 13:29 Navigating the digital transformation journey is necessary but can be challenging. There are tools to help construction professionals and industry leaders. Here are the details on how digitalization is reshaping construction.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 21, 2023

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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Architizer

JUNE 11, 2024

More so, to a large extent, this is happening unabated — or certainly faster than regulations and legislation seem capable of keeping up. In the EU, regulations like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the EU Emission trading system are just two examples whereby the net is tightening around high emitters.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 21, 2024

The efficiency, safety, and wellbeing of a construction workforce should be top priorities for construction project managers. Portable accommodation is a solution that addresses many issues that can arise in construction projects and adds value in several ways. Legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the midst of these challenges, resilient construction practices emerge as a critical solution to ensure the longevity and adaptability of our built environment. This article explores the importance of resilient construction in the context of changing climate conditions, emphasizing the twin pillars of durability and adaptability.

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Archinect

AUGUST 31, 2022

Montana has become the first state in the nation to adopt broad-ranging regulatory approval for the use of 3D printing in construction. The state’s building code regulators recently voted to approve local contractor Tim Stark’s request to 3D print walls as an equal replacement for either CMUs or standard cored concrete blocks.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Architectural services can be obtained from unlicensed persons, but they cannot call themselves architects and generally, with the exception of single-family residences, they cannot sign construction documents. Roles of Architects in Construction. Documentation and Drawings.

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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. Background: The Prevalence of Unpermitted Construction ADUs are secondary housing units on a single-family property, often taking the form of a granny flat, basement conversion, or garage apartment.

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RMJM Architecture

AUGUST 16, 2024

I started my career as a site engineer with a large construction company, where my initial responsibilities included overseeing construction site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. My journey into site supervision began after I obtained my degree in Civil Engineering.

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Archinect

JULY 30, 2024

Regulations passed in Florida after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers condominium have helped fuel the drive by developers to buy out and replace older residential buildings. The new rules have increased costs for residents in many older buildings, sometimes requiring sizeable special assessments that may be unaffordable.

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