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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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Rethinking Housing Design in 2023 

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To meet the evolving needs of both buyers and renters in 2023 and beyond, we as an industry should take the current market slowdown as an opportunity to rethink housing design in response to emerging trends. 4 Current Housing Trends A growing shift toward a modular approach to provide housing more quickly and affordably.

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This Home Design Exemplifies Housing's Future

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This Home Design Exemplifies Housing's Future. On HorizonTV this week, get a look inside (and out) of the New New Home, designed for the wants and needs of post-COVID homebuyers, including multiple, well-scaled work and workout zones, outdoor living, and flex spaces that exemplify housing's future. cbroderick. Show Village.

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How to Design for the Build-for-Rent Market

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How to Design for the Build-for-Rent Market qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 08:42 The build-for-rent (BFR) market has been booming in recent years, as potential homebuyers have found themselves priced out of owning. 5 tips for designing build-for-rent homes Steve Krob, associate marketing director, BSB Design, shared the following five takeaways.

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Creating thoughtful tech workplace design

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Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Interior Architecture The wow-factor. We understand visionary companies appreciate one-of-a-kind, edgy spaces that differentiate their brand and culture; what some call “out there” design. The space needs to be true to the need of those who work in it.

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4 Tips for Impactful Community Design

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4 Tips for Impactful Community Design. Another notes that zoning flexibility is key if market conditions shift. Indoor and outdoor connections are important for the design of the home as well. Design special spaces. cbroderick. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:44. This means different housing types, densities, prices, and elevations.

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Designing the oft-overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

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Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon.

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