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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. as to whether or not the permit should be granted. as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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A4 Spotlight: Electrical Infastructure

A4 Architects

Recently, one of our clients requested an upgrade to their power supply from the local electrical utility in order to install more sustainable heating and cooling for a building on their property. Current regulations often lack technological advancements, hindering the integration of new technologies and business models.

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This California Prefab Builder’s Website Lets You Visualize an ADU on Your Property

Dwell

When California began relaxing regulations surrounding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2016 , James Connolly wanted to help lower the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area by adding housing stock. So in 2019 he founded Villa, a prefab builder that could handle everything from fabrication, to permitting, to installation.

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ADUs Might Not Be Making Chicago More Affordable, But They Might Make It More Sustainable

Dwell

Working with a newly married couple, the firm has produced a sunny, arguably spacious, all-electric unit that touts smart design moves through a sea of regulations. There’s a whole other space, which is the benefit of being able to utilize the full 700 square feet," Darnstadt explains. The second-floor kitchen and living space.

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Olgoo critiques overdevelopment in Iran with The Inside Home

Deezen

By sheltering deep in the ground and building less than the permitted limit, [The Inside Home] can be a critical reaction, and at the same time proposes a way of adaptive living in close proximity to nature," it continued. There is one for public living spaces, one for private bedrooms and another containing utility spaces and a small pool.

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Testing for floating +Pool to begin in New York City summer 2024

Deezen

"This summer, the Governor and the nonprofit Friends of + POOL plan to launch an approximate 2,000 square foot (185 square metres) version of the water-filtering swimming pool utilizing + POOL's design and technology," said the team in a statement. The pool is expected to be open for swimmers summer of 2025.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

A landscape designer might suggest utilizing focal points, harmony, or symmetry through shrubs or decorative elements such as a fountain or birdbath. But you must ensure that you’re following the council regulations and have permits for all outer construction. Are you looking for more architectural features or plantations?

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