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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

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Portland’s zoning reform looks to boost the ‘missing middle’ of housing

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The city council in Portland, Ore., recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Portland, Ore., City Council approves construction excise tax for affordable housing

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The Portland, Ore., The tax is expected to raise $8 million a year to fund affordable housing initiatives. . Both residential and commercial projects are subject to the tax. The Oregon Legislature repealed a 17-year-old ban on inclusionary housing rules earlier this year, opening the door for Portland’s tax. .

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Downtown Portland's record $1B development includes little affordable housing

Construction Dive

Of the residential units built or under construction in the Oregon city since 2011, only 10% are categorized as affordable.

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In the News: Drones in Construction

Construction Dive

Last week’s White House crash episode was the latest event to cast a bad light on drones, but this editor is very bullish on their use in construction. This article and short video follows a local contractor. Read more.'

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