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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

During American Housing Month, organizations and government agencies across the country may hold events, workshops, and outreach programs to educate the public on housing-related issues. Each year, the American Housing Survey (AHS) is sponsored is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underneath, a three-story bicycle parking facility was designed for convenience, speed and safety. Urban Metamorphosis: Exploring Underground Development Shanghai Suhe MixC World by Kokaistudios. Beyond transport infrastructure and storage facilities, underground spaces offer exciting possibilities for urban development.

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Is Your Tiny House Really a Tiny House?

Dwell

The rules The International Code Council , a nonprofit standards group that most notably maintains the basic safety codes for American housing, literally uses a flowchart to direct those curious about tiny housing to the correct building code. The only firm rule is that a tiny house must be under 400 square feet, excluding a loft.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

Each time, it involves a different mix of government policy and investment with private development and equity. The Jersey City government issued bonds to purchase the Bayfront site so it could control how it was sold and developed, making sure it included elements such as affordable housing and open space.

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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

For example, a building equipped with an advanced climate control system can adjust its temperature and ventilation based on changing weather patterns, ensuring the comfort and safety of its occupants. By prioritizing resilience, communities and governments can save money, protect lives, and reduce the long-term burden on public resources.

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Competitions: UIA-HYP Cup 2024 International Competition in Architectural Design

Bustler

Topic Spatial Restructuring: Reestablishing Urban Density Interpretation China's urban development has entered an important period of comprehensive urban renewal, and urban construction has shifted from large-scale incremental construction to equal emphasis on improvement of existing buildings and structural adjustment of the newly built ones.

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TIDE Hotel, Chaozhou, China

e-architect

Historically, it was the political center of eastern Guangdong, where the state, road and government are located. NIRVANA MEMORY Chaozhou Paifang Street is the largest ancient Paifang Street in China. The fusion of cultural backgrounds such as Ming and Qing buildings, arcades, and Nanyang style has formed a unique street style.