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Beyond Architectural Mood Boards: Theorizing Spaces that Adapt to Human Emotion

Architizer

For instance, smart material developments such as shape-memory alloys, electro-active polymers and even programmable materials can expand, contract or change properties is response to electrical or thermal stimuli, thus making it plausible to physically transform buildings.

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Do Architectural Design Competitions Make a Difference?

Dwell

The Chicago Switch-Flat by Dirk Denison Architects gives owner’s flexibility to grow and contract the space as needed. But including city building, zoning, and public safety departments in any design competition could address permitting and zoning problems, two other issues that often slow construction.

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Hot Spots, Cool Designs: Sanjay Puri Architects Usher In a New Era of Climate-Responsive Architecture

Architizer

Given that the firm is based in India, where roughly 90 percent of the country is considered an extreme heat danger zone, their work is even more remarkable. Indeed, many of their designs, whether for private homes, student housing or public community centers, describe briefs for areas that regularly exceed 40 degrees Celcius (104 Farenheit).

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

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 means striving to produce work of high quality and innovation while adhering to applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry best practices.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8

Archinect

Several developers had attempted to redevelop the property, but failed on the hurdles of an old building, a strict zoning code, or a limited budget. 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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This $1.5M Dutch Colonial in L.A. Is Filled With 118-Year-Old Artisan Woodwork

Dwell

The fully remodeled 1906 home is surrounded by thriving gardens—and it’s eligible for reduced property taxes under a Mills Act contract. This green, sustainable home has rainwater catchment and a zoned Rachio smart irrigation system." The front yard was designed by Dune Gardens to evoke the Sycamore groves of the nearby Arroyo Seco.

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Undecorated creates The Caterpillar apartment building in Detroit

Deezen

The Caterpillar is located in Core City, an up-and-coming area that lies a few miles beyond the city's downtown zone. General contracting: Jim Saad, CCM. Landscape contracting: Randall Pardy. Project credits: Design architect: UNDECORATED, Ishtiaq Rafiuddin. Executive architect: Studio Detroit. Landscape design: D.I.R.T.

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