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AIA chapters voice concern over proposed regulations on architects in California

Archinect

California Code of Regulations 135 (CCR 135) would require licensed architects to include their license number on “all forms of advertisement presented to the public in connection with an offer to provide architectural services.” The first takes aim at the initial estimate by CAB that “lice.

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Update: Santa Cruz County ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

Note that each local jurisdiction in the Monterey Bay area – Cities of Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, and Scotts Valley – each have their own, specific regulations: this article applies specifically to ADU regulations particular to the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

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ADU construction is now outpacing single-family developments in Seattle

Archinect

The city granted permits to 988 units last year, and more than 650 were built — not all projects are built during the year they get permitted — outpacing the construction of single houses for the first time As the Seattle Times reports, a change in regulations in 2019 led to the ADU boom locally.

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California demands Los Angeles County rezone for 255,000 new housing units. by mid-October

Archinect

Los Angeles must rezone to accommodate an additional quarter-million new homes by mid-October after state housing regulators rejected the city’s long-term plan for growth. Current estimates have the number of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles at over 66,000.).

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The Importance of a Sturdy Roof: Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor

DesignRulz

Moreover, a professional contractor is well-versed in local building codes and regulations, ensuring that your roof meets all necessary requirements. Tips for getting multiple estimates Getting multiple estimates is crucial to ensure that you are getting a fair price for your roofing project.

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Balkonkraftwerk

Brandon Donnelly

Regulations limit each system to just 800 watts, enough to power a small fridge or charge a laptop, but the cumulative effect is nudging the country toward its clean energy goals while giving apartment dwellers, who make up more than half of the population, an easy way to save money and address the climate crisis.

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Japan’s Dwindling "Signboard" Buildings

Dwell

After Japan’s devastating 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered fires that destroyed thousands of buildings in and around Tokyo and caused an estimated death toll of 140,000, the government rebuilt the capital with a heavy emphasis on preventing future tragedies.

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