Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Today’s market has gravitated towards so-called "missing middle" construction as historical notions of family composition themselves come into question. Related on Archinect: Why is America obsessed with huge homes? Changes in demand also meant the 2010s were curtains for the possibility of building a home at less than $100,000.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This is not a regulated view corridor. In the context of urban planning, municipalities implement view corridors through zoning regulations, building height restrictions, and other planning measures. The city implemented regulations years ago to preserve views of the surrounding mountains and waterfront.

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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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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The latest legislative additions – AB 2533, SB 1211, and SB 1077 – will take effect on January 1, 2025, and bring significant changes to ADU regulations across the state. By balancing state-level directives with local considerations, California aims to streamline ADU construction while respecting communities’ unique needs.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 19, 2024

For one, Euclidean land-use regulations historically downzoned urban areas, effectively banning multifamily housing while promoting suburban sprawl. Apparently, a reason for Japan's success lies in its unusual degree of national control over zoning and building rules, which overrides local housing obstructionism. Lessons from Japan?

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BD+C

AUGUST 9, 2019

With housing affordability reaching crisis proportions in many cities, local officials are implementing new zoning regulations to catalyze more home construction. It has been estimated that 20% of the variation in housing growth from one area to another can be attributed to density regulations.

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A4 Architects

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In recent decades, the landscape of housing construction has undergone significant changes with several new challenges emerging that make it increasingly difficult to build affordable and accessible housing. Examples of Affordable Housing One of the most significant challenges facing housing construction is the rising cost of land.

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Clark Richardson | Architect & Sustainability

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

For folks who have a property on Lake Austin or are thinking about buying one, understanding the ins and outs of the Lake Austin (LA) Zoning Overlay and how it relates to development is critical. SF-2 or SF-3) or have no zoning and keep their lots governed only by the LA Zoning.

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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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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Disruption to Daily Life Construction projects of this scale can be highly disruptive. Zoning and Regulatory Challenges Local zoning regulations and building codes will influence what you can and cannot do with your home. Living through the project can be challenging, especially if it involves major structural changes.

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SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 9, 2022

Money naturally flowed and continues to flow toward constructing projects promising the greatest profit potential. Local zoning and land use policies have also contributed to the present dilemma. Overlay districts and Special Area Zones are not the silver bullet. Doing nothing is not a solution.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Furthermore, it aligns with zoning regulations often applied to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), offering tiny houses a potential avenue for legal placement. Reduced ceiling heights, compact stairs, and flexible loft regulations are all nods to the realities of maximizing space within tiny confines.

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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. This includes researching local regulations that pertain to setbacks, building height, lot coverage, and energy efficiency.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The bricks are moulded in a factory using a similar process to the way rammed earth buildings are constructed. Internally, the space is organised into different functional zones, with a spacious sales display area and serving counter positioned inside the entrance.

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Architizer

JANUARY 17, 2024

Performing as a cloud platform, Hyper allows architects to efficiently collaborate with other construction industry professionals and accelerate both the design and construction process. Architects upload their initial floor plans, and the program starts generating an array of zoning diagrams, accompanied by detailed statistical data.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The California Coastal Commission is a state agency with quasi-judicial regulatory oversight over land use and public access in the California coastal zone. Development activities are broadly defined to include construction of buildings, divisions of land, and activities that change the intensity of use of land. Development Defined:?

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In a new initiative that launched this week, New York City residential building owners could begin receiving financial support to construct new accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Plus One ADU pilot program launched this week and will fund up to 15 projects throughout the city.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We both argued in the street with the construction manager, who shouted at us from the cab of his black pickup truck about how they were entitled to do whatever they want on their property. To be clear, we didn’t—and don’t—object to the apartments replacing the hostel, although the construction has been loud and dusty.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We both argued in the street with the construction manager, who shouted at us from the cab of his black pickup truck about how they were entitled to do whatever they want on their property. To be clear, we didn’t—and don’t—object to the apartments replacing the hostel, although the construction has been loud and dusty.

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Community Architect Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

High cost to construct housing, an ever shrinking pool of public housing and rent restricted housing where more units fall out of the restrictions than come into it on average, red tape, "redlining" and the fear of density. Discriminatory regulations are alive and well to this day, often in the guise of respectable goals.

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Dwell

MARCH 7, 2024

Rather than scalpel in renovations to meet the zoning restrictions, homeowners would demolish the existing structures wholesale. The couple was able to build 18 inches beyond what their previous zoning allowed—a difference that allows furniture to fit on their reworked deck. "It In their place went oversized McMansions.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 6, 2024

Consulting with professionals and considering local zoning laws and regulations can further aid in making the best decision for your swimming pool’s location. Conducting a soil test can provide valuable insights into the suitability of the ground for a swimming pool and may influence the design and construction methods used.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Due to its location on the edge of the Česky Kras nature reserve southwest of Prague, the project was required to visually blend in with the local vernacular, with regulations specifying a simple gable-roof form with rounded eaves.

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Deezen

APRIL 18, 2024

Barrault Pressacco designed 102Let to challenge typical suburban housing "Urban development zones are invested in by private developers who propose identical, copy-and-paste houses," Barrault Pressacco told Dezeen. Photo by Meloni Giaime Paris-based Barrault Pressacco was founded in 2009 by Thibaut Barrault and Cyril Pressacco.

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Habitus Living

APRIL 12, 2023

In consideration of the modest plot of 235 square meters, the brief was kept simple: the homeowners requested the necessary communal zones, a room for themselves, their children, and an additional guest-cum-study room. Walls dividing the bedrooms and communal zones were kept as a framework for the new floors above.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The law and regulations in this area only allow the commercial building to be at most 150 sq.m. The site, located in Bangkok’s western suburb, approximately 4,600 square meters, is surrounded by a high-density residential zone. Were any parts of the project dramatically altered from conception to construction, and if so, why?

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DesignRulz

JANUARY 15, 2023

Urban regulations: Building codes and zoning laws would need to be taken into account when designing the house, to ensure that it is compliant with all local regulations. Spanish-style houses often use natural materials, such as stone, wood, and tile, in the construction and design.

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Architizer

MAY 29, 2022

To break free from such conventional zoning, multi layered functions and spaces were created. The other challenge that was faced during the construction was that the labour was not skilled enough to do dry construction on site. It broadened their perspective and taught them avenues of construction of their own buildings.

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Architizer

JUNE 5, 2024

Passive Design Principles Shapeshifter by OPA , Reno, Nevada Passive design principles lie at the core of desert architecture, and involve leveraging natural elements to regulate temperature and minimize energy consumption. Louvered façades can regulate light and temperature, while also adding architectural interest.

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Deezen

JUNE 27, 2023

The couple acquired the property in 2015 and set out to construct a home for themselves and their Siberian Husky, Nikita. The home's shape, height and positioning were largely dictated by local zoning regulations. The house's shape was largely dictated by local zoning regulations Exterior walls are clad in black stucco.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 30, 2024

Avoid building in high-risk fire zones, such as areas with dense brush or steep slopes. This involves clearing vegetation and other combustible materials within a specific radius, typically 30 to 100 feet, to act as a buffer zone. These regulations are designed to enhance the safety and resilience of homes in fire-prone areas.

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SW Oregon Architect

MARCH 6, 2022

Enacted into law by the 2019 Oregon Legislature, HB 2001 requires that large cities (defined as cities with a population of 25,000 or more) must allow “middle housing” types in areas zoned R-1. Eugene City councilors are scheduled to review and discuss the proposed amendments in a work session this coming Wednesday, March 9, at noon.

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Community Architect

MARCH 8, 2024

High cost to construct housing, an ever shrinking pool of public housing and rent restricted housing where more units fall out of the restrictions than come into it on average, red tape, "redlining" and the fear of density. Discriminatory regulations are alive and well to this day, often in the guise of respectable goals.

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e-architect

JANUARY 26, 2023

Simonsson House, Boden Home, Sweden, Building, Swedish Design, Architecture Images Simonsson House in Boden, Sweden 26 Jan 2023 Design: Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects Location: Boden, Sweden Photos: Åke E:son Lindman Simonsson House, Sweden Unusually strict zoning regulations ‘designed’ Simonsson House , a private house.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Zoning and Linking. Several landscape architects might suggest creating micro zones within your backyard to designate roles. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. Kitchen Garden.

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Community Architect

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Or, more precisely, and even more mundane, the zoning that enables it. The culprit hides out in a section of municipal zoning code that is titled "Single family residential", frequently abbreviated as R1. The history of zoning Zoning in general rarely gets much attention these days. Let's review the battles lines.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Adapting the built environment to reduce the impact of flooding could include building codes, restricting construction in at-risk areas, and planning to live with water. Fostering Resilience Through City Initiatives and Guiding Principles Boston Coastal Flood Resilience Design Guidelines and Zoning Overlay District by Utile, Inc.

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