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Floating Houses: Types, Principles, and Advantages

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The post Floating Houses: Types, Principles, and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor. In foundation engineering, the term “floating” is used when the load on the structure is equal to or lesser than the soil displaced by the footing so that the soil is not subjected to any additional load.

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All About Floating Houses | What Are Floating Houses | Type of Floating Houses | What Is Floating Building | Floating Architecture Examples

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What Are Floating Houses? Floating house is generally a modern type of technology which is very popular in recent times. In today’s world, there are lack of free space to build a house or any type of structure because all the accessible free places are almost covered up. Floating Architecture Examples. Drijvend Paviljoen?

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How the Case Study House Program Affected Architecture

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How the Case Study House Program Affected Architecture. When Arts & Architecture magazine editor John Entenza began the Case Study House Program in 1945, he envisioned it as a solution to housing shortages. Although the program ended in 1966, these homes helped shape architecture today, says Forbes.

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American style Amazing House Design Idea

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The United States has always been known for its creativity and innovation, and this holds true in the realm of architecture and home design. From charming colonial homes to sleek modern residences, American style houses are there to inspire and […]

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A Housing Complex Developed Using Shipping Containers

The Constructor

The Hilda L Solis Care First Village is a housing complex in Los Angeles made of shipping containers for people experiencing homelessness.

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Architectural Considerations for a Diverse Streetscape

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It is possible to utilize a setback garage on houses as narrow as 30’ – so no excuses to build a “snout” house (garage sticking out in front like a big snout). It’s also less expensive to build a house with an integral garage than a snout garage. Snout garages have more exterior walls adding costs without adding value.