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Wildfires, Climate Change, and the Architecture of Resilience

SW Oregon Architect

There will be a need to reform and streamline the permitting processes to expedite rebuilding. This means designing buildings and communities that are not only resilient to wildfires but also adaptable in other ways to the changing climate. Zoning regulations should consider the natural landscape and the potential for wildfires.

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The ADU Boom Has Begun. Is It Adding the Housing We Need?

Dwell

After three years of litigious back-and-forth, in July, the family appeared to have prevailed , and were able to apply for building permits. They spent $196,270 to build this all-electric 300-square-foot ADU, designed by Type Five. In the two years since the first statewide law passed, nearly half of all ADU permits were in the L.A.

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Do Architectural Design Competitions Make a Difference?

Dwell

Come Home Chicago claimed it could "leverage design as a tool for building local wealth and improving quality of life." Everyone likes to win an award, but design competitions in the United States are, for many architects, a scourge. One year later, winners are uncertain if any residential housing will actually come of it.

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When Do Homeowners Need a Permit for an Addition?

Architecture Ideas

You’ve likely created the design and decided if you’ll DIY or work with a contractor. 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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Mastering the Permit Process: Twelve Essential Tips for Homeowners

Santa Cruz Architect

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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Shared Spaces: Architecture to Support Modern Family Dynamics

Architizer

Calling all architects, landscape architects and interior designers: Architizer's A+Awards allows firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of Worlds Best Architecture Firm. Bird nesting is just one of many contemporary family dynamics that are forcing us to rethink how residential design functions and who it is for.

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New York is making rat infestation an issue for construction site managers across the city

Archinect

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. The new requirement only applies to job sites in “designated rat mitigation zones” and will take effect in April.