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Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration

Pro Builder

Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration. Joseph Eichler’s designs defined middle-class homes at the time, as did his work toward fair housing policies and integrated neighborhoods, according to Dwell. cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:56. Read More. . Demographics.

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Rethinking Housing Design in 2023 

Pro Builder

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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What Are Design-Build Services?

Wolgast Corporation

Design-Build Construction is a project delivery method in which a building owner forges a single contract with one entity for architectural/engineering design services and construction services. At this time, he or she also does regulatory checks to make sure you can build what you want on your site.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

Pro Builder

How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability. Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). Design Standards Gone Too Far. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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Construction Marketing Secret: Architecture Billings a Leading Indicator of Construction

Construction Marketing

However, since architects design the overwhelming majority of nonresidential construction projects, gathering information on billings at architecture firms provides leading information on future construction trends. The AIA Work-on-the-Boards Survey and the Architectural Billings Index.

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

BD+C

This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. ESG Interest from Clients “Certifications are often the first thing people think of when ESG and design are mentioned in the same breath. They’re tangible, and they enable organizations to showcase their commitments.

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Precast cladding contractor goes into administration

Construction Enquirer

Somerset based architectural precast concrete cladding specialist Sterling Services Limited has gone into administration. The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades.