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One of the things I like best about this playground is how effective the simple customisations are - the run-way markings and control tower facade make the aviation theme obvious without having to spell it out or compromising the play value of the structure.

Insights Wanted for Community Orchards! We’re gathering examples of community orchards across England and would love to hear about projects you’ve been involved with – from community involvement to design and management. These insights will help us draw together case studies which investigate different management models and design approaches. Ultimately we intend to publish the study to support landscape architects, ecologists, developers, residents and local authorities make informed decisions about community orchards within residential schemes. If you’d like to share your experiences, you can comment down below or please fill out our brief survey (link in the comments) – we’d love to know more about your experience! #CommunityOrchards #UrbanGreening #SustainableDesign #CommunityEngagement #ResidentialDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #GreenInfrastructure #OrchardProjects #EnvironmentalImpact #Biodiversity #CommunitySpaces #GreenLiving Photo by Marissa Price on Unsplash

Wynwood, known for its unique blend of repurposed industrial charm and vibrant urban culture, is now at a critical juncture. The proposed Live Local Act looms large, potentially opening the floodgates to towering developments that defy the carefully crafted regulations that have defined our neighborhood's character. This legislation could pave the way for projects like Bazbaz Development's 48-story tower, a stark departure from the current 12-story limit set by the Wynwood Neighborhood Revitalization District rules. Such changes threaten to overwhelm our narrow streets with increased traffic and infrastructure demands, jeopardizing the very essence of what makes Wynwood a thriving community. #compassrealestate #realestate #luxuryrealestate #agentsofcompass #compass #realestateagent #compasseverywhere #realtor #architecture #luxuryhomes #condo

It was great to be part of Ash Sakula Architects’ series of events exploring how we can rethink how we build neighbourhoods. With the huge pressure to build 370,000 homes a year, we need to think critically about the types of neighbourhoods we are creating. What densities should we be building to? What types of homes do we need? How will the spaces between buildings be used? A recurring theme was the importance of designing collaboratively. Gone are the days when professionals lock themselves in a room and produce a finished masterplan. Democratising knowledge and giving the tools to a wider audience is critical to building places that will last long into the future.

Considering a historic home? Here are the top 5 benefits of living in one! 🏡🏛️ 1. Unique Architecture and Charm 2. Established Neighborhoods 3. Potential Tax Incentives 4. Connection to History 5. Strong Community Ties Historic homes offer a unique living experience that you won’t find in newer constructions. #HistoricHomes #RealEstate #UniqueLiving

Considering a historic home? Here are the top 5 benefits of living in one! 🏡🏛️ 1. Unique Architecture and Charm 2. Established Neighborhoods 3. Potential Tax Incentives 4. Connection to History 5. Strong Community Ties Historic homes offer a unique living experience that you won’t find in newer constructions. #HistoricHomes #RealEstate #UniqueLiving

Discover the fascinating insights in The Roots of New Urbanism: John Nolen’s Garden City Vision for Florida. Bruce Stephenson delves into the pivotal role John Nolen played in shaping the New Urbanism movement, a response to suburban sprawl grounded in traditional American civic design. By 1919, at the peak of his career, Nolen shifted from frustration with urban planning’s limitations to championing the garden city concept, inspired by his collaboration with English planner Raymond Unwin. Nolen’s 1922 master plan for St. Petersburg embraced green spaces and mixed-use neighborhoods, advocating for thoughtful, regulated private development. His vision for Venice aimed to create a regional hub that harmonized natural beauty with civic participation, although challenges such as the land boom and racial segregation hindered progress. While Nolen's contributions were often overshadowed by the rise of engineering-driven planning, his legacy endures, particularly in Venice, which honored him with a memorial in 1977. Stephenson closes by emphasizing the enduring relevance of Nolen’s ideas, urging a return to community-centric urban planning that fosters inclusivity and democratic values. Source (cnu.org) . . . #premiumpropertytrust #birminghamalabama #bhamal #realestateinvesting #realestate #architecture #pptreit #realestateinvestment #realestateinvestmenttrust #buildinggenerationalwealth #mixedused #newurbanism #generationalwealth #investing #reit #ppt #verticalintegration #premium

Building the Future, Honoring the Past. At CIRCLE WEST ARCHITECTS, every building tells a story. With our talented design teams, we do not just design structures, we craft environments where history and innovation meet. Imagine walking through a space where every detail is a testament to thoughtful design, where the lines between past and future are expressed purposefully. This is the kind of magic we bring to every project, whether it is breathing new life into a historic building or shaping the skyline with modern marvels. Our architecture does not just fill space, it defines it. It speaks of care, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We believe every brick, every pane of glass, has a role in telling your story, one of vision, value, and enduring beauty. Trust CIRCLE WEST ARCHITECTS to turn your real estate into more than just a property. We will help you sustain a legacy that stands the test of time. Let's build something extraordinary together.

Live [in] Your Values Our BUNGALOW REBORN clients chose to extend due to complex town planning requirements including a heritage overlay. Where Heritage Meets Modernity for Lifelong Memories Bungalow Reborn, being built by @quicksetcarpentryltd, is a testament to the dreams of a go-getter professional couple, parents to two young children. Envisioning a lifetime of memories in the inner-Melbourne neighborhood they love, this project is more than an extension; it's a commitment to building the backdrop for a million happy childhood memories for their boys. Make 2024 the year you answer the Big questions: Extend, Renovate, New Build, Knock Down ReBuild (KDRB), Subdivide, Add a Granny Flat, or Sell and Move? When it comes to choosing an architect, sometimes we simply need a quick, honest, and informed conversation to put us at ease, get the ball rolling, and move forward with a decision. Make that call today with a Free 20-minute Clarity Call. https://lnkd.in/gBsGk8St Melbourne Based. Serving Victoria. #highperformance #highperformancehomes #energyefficient #heritage #heritageoverlay #melbournehomes

Thank you to the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design for hosting this interesting event last week. Sheetza McGarry, a former Hines NYC intern (one of the best) currently seeking her masters in architecture and a research assistant at the Healthy Materials Lab, invited me to speak alongside my great friend Charlotte Bell (she/her) with Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, Drew Vanderburg with RiseBoro Community Partnership and Brandon Pietras with Bernheimer Architecture about design techniques for affordable housing to create spaces people want to live, feel safe and feel healthy. My career has not been in affordable housing and I am certainly not an expert in affordable housing design, but I do have extensive experience having worked with Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County through ASHRAE NYC Chapter along with deep experience in seniors housing design and how designing spaces purposely built for those that are going to use them with extremely thoughtful design can turn a project from ok into exceptional. The Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design has built quite a data base of different materials and techniques that is available for everyone to utilize. Sheetza McGarry and the co-founder of the Healthy Materials Lab Alison Mears have also started and built an impressive database of ACTUAL healthy, affordable projects all around the United States as part of the Building Healthy Homes initiative. They already have about 8000 units of housing in the data base and are looking for more! Check it out and see if adding your building would make sense.(https://lnkd.in/eqjPhpjt) I enjoyed hearing from and learning from the other speakers. Some takeaways 👉 Exceptional design does not have to be expensive or use the highest ends materials. It needs to be thoughtful to ensure the end user, regardless of wealth or class, is able to efficiently, effectively and comfortably use and live in their space. 💰 Keeping utility costs low for those that can least afford it is critical (especially for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County). A constant balance between construction costs and energy saving/zero carbon/healthy material design techniques and systems is key. 🚃 Many factors including supply chain disruption, manufacturing source, performance, aesthetics and cost can impact the materials chosen for a project. When selecting materials, find levers you can pull for the 'biggest bang for your buck' with cost, impact on the tenant (directly and indirectly), embodied carbon, durability and energy performance. A few home runs can make up for a lot of strikeouts. 🙍♂️ 🙍♀️ Stakeholder and community engagement is critical. Make sure what you're choosing to build and the materials utilized are something the potential or current tenants WANT rather than what you THINK they want