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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects
Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs. Architects...

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Dec 30, 20213 min read


All About Linoleum Flooring
The material itself hasn’t really changed, but it now comes with a durable factory finish, so there’s a lot less maintenance. Pigments...

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Dec 30, 20214 min read


The Ergonomic of Interior Spaces
The design of ergonomically-minded interior spaces produces living areas that are not only easier and simpler to live in, but by virtue...

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Dec 30, 20213 min read


A Simple Guide to Attic Ventilation
What a Roof Ventilation System Does The general purpose of a ventilation system is to ensure good airflow throughout the attic....

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Dec 12, 20213 min read


Everything You Need to Know about Shipping Container Homes
Since the mid-2000s, designers began repurposing containers into a wide array of buildings. Some structures can be simple—a single...

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Dec 12, 20215 min read


All About Window Materials
Manufacturers have expanded those choices with new frame materials, glazing and installation options. Indeed, “replacement windows” are...

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Dec 12, 20216 min read


Solar Glass: Turning Any Window into an Energy Generating Panel
What is Solar Glass? Solar glass is used to replace conventional building materials in parts such as the roof, skylights, facades and...

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Sep 12, 20214 min read


3-D Printed Buildings Guide
3D Printing Defined 3D printing employs large-scale machinery into which an engineer inputs floor plans and building designs. Concrete...

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Sep 12, 20215 min read


Basic Steps For Creating An ADU
What If My ADU Already Exists? If you have an existing ADU that is not currently legally permitted, you may find that some of these...

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Sep 12, 20219 min read


Building Responses to Heat Events
Building design solutions include traditional features of dwellings located in traditionally warm climate countries, such as: • the...

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Jul 28, 20214 min read


Building Responses to Floods
1. Elevation This is the oldest and most obvious way to build a flood proof house. If you must build near a river or along the shore,...

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Jul 25, 20216 min read


Building Responses to Wildfire
Buildings, properly prepared, can survive wildfire events Although the severity and timing of fire seasons vary widely from region to...

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Jul 24, 202114 min read


Architectural 3D Printing
Right now, 3D printed buildings are still very much in the experimental stages. As you read through this guide, you will learn of the...

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Jun 14, 20218 min read


All About Transparent Concrete
Materials for Transparent Concrete Transparent concrete is manufactured by using combination of fiber optics and fine concrete. These...

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Jun 14, 20212 min read


Choosing Between a Prefab ADU vs. Traditional Stick-Framed ADU
With relaxed restrictions, more homeowners are taking the next step of exploring which type of construction would be best for their...

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Jun 14, 20218 min read


Bluebook Cities Envisions Private Cities Without Government Control
So far, their community remains online, in “the cloud”. But they expect to enlist around 2,000 willing participants (about the size of a...

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May 23, 20213 min read


US infrastructure Scores C-minus per American Society of Civil Engineers
In its “Infrastructure Report Card” released Wednesday, the group called for “big and bold” relief, estimating it would cost $5.9...

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May 23, 20214 min read


Mass Timber And Taller Wood Construction
What Is Tall Wood Construction? As technology advances, the definition of what constitutes a tall wood building is evolving and rising...

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May 23, 20213 min read


A Guide to Gypsum Wallboard
Before drywall became widely used, building interiors were made of plaster. For hundreds of years, walls and ceilings have been...

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Jan 21, 20216 min read


County of Santa Cruz Fire Recovery Permit Center
Firefighters make a stand in the backyard of a home in front of the advancing CZU August Lightning Complex Fire Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in...

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Jan 21, 20213 min read
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