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🌿✏️ Embracing the essence of World Landscape Architecture Month: LISTEN. . .THEN DRAW. 🎨💬 Engaging in the public outreach process isn't just about sketches and blueprints—it's about truly hearing the heartbeat of a community. 🏞️💭 Understanding their needs and desires lays the foundation for meaningful design. Remember, it's not about imposing our vision; it's about amplifying theirs. Let's prioritize listening before we sketch, ensuring our landscapes reflect the dreams and aspirations of those we serve. 🌟 #WLAM2024 #CommunityFirst #DesignWithPurpose #communitygreenspace

Architectural guidelines are vital for maintaining the aesthetic coherence and property values within a homeowners association. As community standards evolve and new trends emerge, updating these guidelines becomes essential. This blog post will explore how GO Property Management assists communities in revising their architectural guidelines, ensuring they remain relevant and beneficial to all residents. https://lnkd.in/eMb7fHT6

We are excited to share insights on navigating local regulations for spec home developers. Understanding zoning laws and securing permits can be like solving a puzzle challenging but rewarding Frank Lloyd Wright said it best: "Integrity in design begins with respecting building codes." Embrace sustainability standards and engage with the community to build homes that make a positive impact. At Audalie Design Studio, we thrive on making this process seamless. Have you faced regulatory hurdles in your projects? Let's swap stories and tips below Get more insights from our blog post https://wix.to/O8n9y3E #SpecHomeDevelopment #ZoningLaws #BuildingPermits

Sometimes the hardest advice to follow is your own. And no, I'm not getting into the business of cheap social media hooks 😅. I was told a long time ago that when you have a goal in mind, to always envision the outcome. Truth be told, I repeated that advice to many people whenever I thought it would help. Flashback to last week: I certainly had to practice what I preached! Last week I decided to participate in the BEA Prairies open house event where several local #WinnipegArchitecture firms were kind enough to open their doors to professionals and students alike. As an #ArchitecturalTechnologist student, even though I enjoy my studies (as challenging as they may be), it felt very refreshing to get a small glimpse into the future that I am trying to build. I thought that I was following my own advice of remembering the vision I had of myself but after visiting several of the participating #architecture firms, the vision I have of myself just became that much clearer... and most of all: exciting! And I guess that the lesson that you, the reader, can walk away from this is to do your best to immerse yourself in whatever pursuit you are working towards; and to try and put yourself directly in the industry that you see yourself working in as it can confirm and refine the vision you had when beginning your own journey. With that said, I do want to give a shoutout to all of the firms I visited. You guys all left a lasting, super positive impression on me. And I just wanted to sincerely say: thank you, I left inspired in my own pursuit in the two short days I got to experience these open houses. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 10 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦-𝘵𝘰-𝘯𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬. LM Architectural Group │ Environmental Space Planning, 5468796 Architecture Inc., Number TEN Architectural Group, Public City Architecture, Stantec, h5 architecture, Landmark Planning & Design Inc., 1x1 architecture inc.

A technology-enabled approach is maximizing the value of a potential new residential development in Puerto Rico, integrating model-based design to elevate conceptual design. Discover how our approach enhanced collaboration for this land development project in complex terrain: https://bit.ly/4frLpbF. #ModelBasedDesign #MBD #PuertoRico #RealEstate #Technology

It was great to be back at Urban Design Group after all these years. I always had imposter syndrome as I studied Architecture, not Urban Design. Did I unwitingly have a skills to engage in Urban Design as well..? Last week presented a chance to hear from Laura Alvarez and Rob Cowan on their respective books on the practice and tools of Urban Design. Laura proposed 'stages' of work akin to RIBA Work Stages. What stuck with me was how public engagement was baked in (stated as a 'stage') the process, which makes sense since we're designing the public realm. Regrettably, past experience has shown that these early stages of design are more about extracting as much profit as possible. It got to a point when someone would ask what I do, I would reply 'I design a profit margin, the built environment is just a by-product.' However after speaking to attendees, sharing our experiences, skillsets, aspirations for our work, even the diagrams we produce, I am now comfortable in calling myself an Urban Designer as well as an Architectural one. 🙂

Do you know your permitted development rights? Permitted development can be an effective strategy for developing a building without going through a formal application route. In this case, prior approval was required, however, when compared to a full application, Prior Approval is a simplified planning route with lower risk and lower fees. Permitted Development Part 3 Class G allows for the conversion of a commercial building (Class E) into a mixed-use residential (Class C3)/commercial. There are several factors to assess when considering what permitted development rights apply to your building and whether it is the right strategy for you. Contact Studio Homer for a free initial discussion on the opportunities you have for your property! #permitteddevelopmentrights #architecture #propertydevelopment #PlanningConsultant

Architecture and design play a key role in church safety and creating a safe environment. Learn about the key elements involved in this design process. #churcharchitect #churchsafety

Spot 15 differences. Ready to put your skills to the test? In the spirit of collaboration and creativity, I'm excited to kick off a fun game for all my fellow LinkedIn urban planners, architects, and design enthusiasts! Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing images of two urban development projects, and I challenge you to spot the differences. Let's engage our eyes and minds, and see how closely we can analyze these designs together. At the end of the week, I'll compile a summary post highlighting our findings and insights. ps. You can explore all these projects in detail on our platform, Urbanitarian, where you’ll find in-depth explanations of each area and masterplan overview. But don’t look for it straight away—let’s see how sharp your observation skills are first! And please, hold off on revealing the names of the areas; I’ll share all the details in a few days. #urbandesign #masterplanning #urbandevelopment #urbanitarian