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Do Architectural Design Competitions Make a Difference?

Dwell

The city, the site said , was, "committing to the delivery of 30-100 affordable units." The Chicago Switch-Flat by Dirk Denison Architects gives owner’s flexibility to grow and contract the space as needed. It was a real plan to address housing, vacancy, affordability, and good design—all wrapped into one, thoughtful competition.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8

Archinect

From 1891 to 1993 the Columbia Congregational Church called this site home, drawing in residents to an entirely undeveloped Rainier Valley. Combining planning and design, we revised an old master use permit and an expiring contract rezone w. After 1993, the building changed hands several times before falling vacant in 2012.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Campus map showing the various sites considered during the site selection process. The site selection process proved eye-opening. We studied several candidate sites, but the Steering Committee ultimately chose one that wasn’t initially on anyone’s radar screen. While more challenging to work with than the others, Site N.3

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Are We Thinking About 3D-Printed Housing All Wrong?

Dwell

In 2018, Texas-based 3D-printing company ICON collaborated with housing nonprofit New Story to unveil the Chicon House , the first permitted 3D-printed home in the United States, at Austins SXSW festival. Some using the technology to build say it can help with the affordable housing crisis, but its not the cure-all its sometimes framed as.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8 | Apartment blocks

Architonic

From 1891 to 1993 the Columbia Congregational Church called this site home, drawing in residents to an entirely undeveloped Rainier Valley. Combining planning and design, we revised an old master use permit and an expiring contract rezone wh… After 1993, the building changed hands several times before falling vacant in 2012.

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Metro Reports: Lewis & Clark College Templeton Campus Center, Freewell, 8935 SE Powell, and more

Next Portland

A building permit was issued for renovations and additions to the Lewis & Clark College Templeton Campus Center , designed by ZGF Architects. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports.

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This Los Angeles ADU Builder Says It Can Add a Home to Your Backyard in Nine Months

Dwell

Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between. We’re using software to streamline the design, engineering, and permitting process, and we’re building homes on a production line more like how cars are made."

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