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Transforming Site Surveys with 360-Degree Video Technology

ArchDaily

This information is vital for making informed decisions that harmonize with the environment and comply with local zoning regulations, building codes and environmental standards. Traditionally, these surveys have relied on manual measurements with tape measures, basic photographs, and, more recently, expensive laser scanning.

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Update: Santa Cruz County ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

The State at large and the County of Santa Cruz in particular have a recognized housing shortage and, over the past several years, Sacramento has passed successive rounds of legislation geared towards alleviating that shortage by making the regulatory environment more ADU-friendly.

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The Timeless Appeal of Spanish-style Houses: A Guide to Design, Materials and Adaptation in Urban Environment

DesignRulz

A Spanish-style house located in an urban environment would likely incorporate elements of traditional Spanish architecture, such as terracotta roof tiles, stucco exterior walls, and arched openings. However, the design of the house would need to be adapted to the constraints of an urban environment.

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Cracking the Housing Affordability Nut

SW Oregon Architect

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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News: Denver Single-Stair Housing Challenge advance registration deadline is approaching! [Sponsored]

Bustler

Point access block (PAB) housing, also known as single stair housing, is a common and efficient residential design used in urban environments across most of the world. These outdated regulations have contributed to the housing crisis by limiting the diversity and affordability of housing options.

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The Worrying Absence of Housing Choice

SW Oregon Architect

Because I write on topics related to the built environment, I feel pressed to occasionally weigh in on the greatest challenges architects and planners face today. Local zoning and land use policies have also contributed to the present dilemma. Overlay districts and Special Area Zones are not the silver bullet.

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

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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