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View Corridors

SW Oregon Architect

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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Gianni Botsford Architects adds trapezoidal home to Norman Foster extension

Deezen

By demolishing the cottage, we were in the unique position of extending the extension, which clarified the diagram and the relationship between old Victorian, new Foster, and very new ourselves. All other elements of the house were made from aluminium, including the kitchen, bathrooms, staircase, wardrobes and wall linings."

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7 Top AI Tools for Generating Smart Architectural Plans

Architizer

The software uses site data such as topography, flood maps and building regulations as well as additional parameters set by architects, to generate layout options for a plethora of building typologies: multi-housing projects, retail stores, hotels, industrial sites and even parking lots. Learn more and review this tool > CONIX.AI

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A4 Spotlight: Modern Adaptive Reuse

A4 Architects

Diagram showing how the economy, culture, and environment have a direct impact on adaptive reuse. They must also work closely with local officials to ensure that their project meets all applicable building codes and regulations. However, the benefits of adaptive reuse can be substantial on many levels.

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Why are HVAC systems the backbone of buildings?

Building and Interiors

These systems may use fresh air from external surroundings to regulate temperature and humidity. It circulates the air, regulates the temperature according to the weather, and removes harmful particles or gases from the air. An HVAC System Diagram- Layout Plan. A VRF HVAC system diagram. for air conditioning.

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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

Breaking Ground: Creative Approaches to Construction Waste Diagram illustrating the winning entry for an architecture competition held by Hackney City Farm, showcasing the repurposing of sash windows. Mock-ups, often made of high-end materials, are typically discarded after reviews, resulting in significant waste.

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South Hill House, Toronto, Ontario

e-architect

The siting of the project was influenced by local zoning regulations, however the new mass also yields to the existing house along the north elevation to celebrate the different periods of construction. This curvaceous approach also acts as a diagram to contrast new vs old.

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