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A Guide On How To Get An Roof Estimate And Their Benefits 

The Architecture Designs

Obtaining a roof estimate is a wise decision as it provides you with an approximate idea of the cost of your roofing project. Guide To Getting An Estimate For Roof Project If the area of the roof is massive, it may not just take time to repair and maintain but will also cost you heavily on the pocket.

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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities

BD+C

million units of housing, whereas in 2022, an estimated 420,000 new rental apartments were built in the United States, the highest amount for new multifamily construction in a half-century. Wood is one of the most common construction materials. At the end of 2020, the U.S. was short 3.8 Census Bureau.

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Urban Growth Strategies: Homes & Jobs for 2045

SW Oregon Architect

The State of Oregon requires municipalities to provide enough buildable land within their urban growth boundaries to accommodate estimated housing needs for 20 years. Beth Goodman of ECOnorthwest explains the City's role in housing development.

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FCA proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing

e-architect

Yet the fact is that our built environment is a major contributor to climate change, with the Energy Savings Trust estimating that the housing sector produces 21% of carbon emissions in the UK. To do so, it is vital to make green finance accessible, appealing and realistic to customers. Aerogel Wonder Material.

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The Future of Architecture: Changing How Housing Is Built in the World’s Most Disaster-Prone Countries

Architizer

Beyond designing housing and schools, we transform systems for regulating, financing, building and improving informal housing across the Global South. Our research applied established methods for calculating emissions associated with building materials and construction to our housing improvement programs. One example is Nepal.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. Meanwhile, the aesthetic dimension is not neglected, as architects strategically select materials that complement project goals.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

BD+C

We’re seeing affordable housing in a variety of scales and types, with increasing emphasis on sustainable design—from Passive House design to sustainably sourced material selection. As architects, we’re asking how we can communicate the value of residents and communities with a creative approach to program, massing, and materials.

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