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Responsible Design
What's my greatest skill? Design genius? World's most responsible designer? Maybe some day, but my greatest skill today is something...
YOU DON'T NEED TO HIRE AN ARCHITECT. OR DO YOU?
Most people have misconceptions and don't realize the advantages that an architect gives to a house construction project.
Guide to People in the Construction Process
Here is a guide to the professionals whom you will encounter over the course of a construction project.
PERMITS, Part 5: Moving In
Before a building can be occupied, the project must pass the inspectors' final review and receive an Occupancy Permit from the AHJ. This...
PERMITS, Part 4: Building Codes
In my previous article PERMITS: Part 3, we looked at the Building Permit process. In this article, I delve into the maze of literature...
PERMITS, Part 3: Building Permit
The Building department reviews the technical construction aspects of a proposed project to help ensure that it provides fire and life...
PERMITS, Part 2: Planning and Development
The Planning Department reviews the proposed use, size, and exterior aesthetic of a proposed project for compliance with the zoning...
PERMITS, Part 1: The Players
In the realm of construction, what's a 'permit'? Basically, someone -- usually City Hall -- who has the authority to dictate what can...
EVA AND JOHANN: MEET OUR HEROES
The world of architecture and construction is a complex, ever-changing game and can be confusing, frustrating, or sometimes overwhelming...
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