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How to Design for the Build-for-Rent Market

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To shed light on an optimal BFR design strategy, architecture and design firm BSB Design spoke with experts in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, four of the more active BFR markets. But in the build-to-rent space, it’s not economical or feasible to design a new product every time you go to a new market,” Krob says.

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The Winning Homes in the Solar Decathlon Are …

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Evaluated for 10 different metrics, including energy efficiency, architectural design, innovation, and market potential, the homes had to be as technically impressive as they were feasible to build.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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BR+A Consulting Engineers, and Code Red Consultants, there are feasible, cost-effective strategies for building mass timber labs that align with industry standards. Organized around a 55-foot+ core-to-perimeter dimension, an intermediate column delineates between potential benching and lab support zones.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Boston , New York , and San Francisco , are considering ways to improve the financial incentives, change zoning policies and expedite plan reviews, but developers should get a full-service team assembled to take a hard look at a conversion before they get started. If the units aren’t aligned with the structure the job will be more complex.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

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I really want to design a building or its interiors on my own and contribute more ideas to the architectural industry. I decided to create a submission for this challenge because I felt inspired to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. Victoria Rodriguez, Senior, Loara High School, Anaheim, CA Tell us about your submission.

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… with Dennis Davin, Secretary, PA DCED

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

BF: PA recently allocated $18 million in Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credits to support 239 early-stage companies in growth sectors including information technology and advanced manufacturing. How does the KIZ program work and who is eligible to receive funding? Dennis Davin, Secretary, Pennsylvania DCED. THE OCULUS.

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What Is a Partition Wall | Uses of Temporary Interior Wall | Walling Materials | Types of Interior Wall Materials | Types of Partition Walls

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It’s an economically feasible and extremely stable product. This type of walls can not be used in a seismic zone. Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design. It’s an excellent soundproof material. Steel Sheet.