BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2020

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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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Interest in ADUs as a Housing Solution Continues to Grow. According to The New York Times, urban planners and policy makers have looked at ADUs as a solution to the housing crisis, especially for the senior population. The units have grown in popularity especially in Pacific Northwest cities such as Seattle and Portland.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 12, 2021

Monolithic concrete houses and concrete block houses. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. The another important use of ordinary Portland cement is in construction site. #4. Walls , floor , stairways. Footing and foundations. An abutment wall.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

faces a housing deficit of 3.8 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. Portland, Ore. million units.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Sacramento on Brink of Reversing Residential Zoning. Sacramento is close to approving one of the country’s first plans to end single-family residential zoning, which permits only one home on a property. Sacramento’s mayor and a group of activists strongly support the zoning proposal, hoping to stand as a leader to other cities.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

to use that area for dropping or picking up zone and for loading and unloading area. Also, Read: What Is the Best Foundation for a House | Types of House Foundations | How to Build a House Foundation | What Is the Strongest Foundation for a House. Where Projected Slab are Used? Advantages of Projected Slab.

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