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What are your thoughts on the Future Homes Standard progress? A group, which includes the Good Homes Alliance, UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and LETI, as well as a number of architects, have written to the government and highlighted that the options put forward in the government’s consultation go far enough: https://lnkd.in/et72JG-e #FHS #FutureHomes #BuildBackBetter

"The business of architecture is often forgotten in the narratives that the profession likes to tell itself. But, as most practitioners know, there is often a significant gap between the perception of a high-prestige, well-remunerated profession and the realities of squeezed fees, ruthless competition and an increasingly regulated and circumscribed space for exerting influence." "Morris cites a project for the provision of 70 affordable homes for local families in Southwark. The building went through a rigorous design and planning process and was recommended for approval as one of a suite of projects within a wider masterplan." #architecture In Building Design., founding director of Morris Company, Joe Morris, tells Ben Flatman about the issues of the planning committee process, the culture of project objections, as well as the practice's approach to creating architecture and youth engagement. https://lnkd.in/em45v5sT

Meitheal MD Patrick O Toole, MRIAI features today in the Irish Independent Business news section. "Patrick O Toole also insists that while numbers will ultimately solve the shortage, they’re focused on building homes, not just houses." #buildingtogether #irisharchitecture Read more below -

In the grand arena of real estate development, where architects, investors, and designers take center stage, there exists a group of unsung heroes—our construction workers. They toil away with their sweat, arduous work, and determination that make every designer’s vision come to life. These people, who rarely grace award ceremonies or are given the spotlights—are the backbone of our every building project. Read my article here: https://lnkd.in/g8bkc6Yv

Modular Construction: A Point of View This is a pretty balanced article describing the current state of modular construction in the U.S. It notes that there are perceived and real benefits, perceived and real drawbacks and a current state that is growing but not in proportion to global trends. We believe that the reason for the slower development in the U.S. is actually quite simple. Modular housing is most prominent in multi-family residential. This is taking off for modular constructors like Assembly OSM , Modern Living Solutions and RISE Modular. But there are two critical roadblocks. First, the mix of single family residential to multi family in the U.S. is different from other places. The second factor is that most of our urban cores have been choked by regulation and permitting processes that prevent faster residential development. We have no doubt that if housing demand in New York, San Francisco and other cities were to be actually met that the great bulk of those houses would be modular. We don't see anything significant changing in America's love of single-family residential, but if we want to see greater, faster, better fabrication opportunities, open up the cities. https://loom.ly/MmXG1OQ #modular #prefabrication #construction #architecture

Motivational Monday Phillips & Donovan Architects, LLC want to remind you that no matter how many times you fail at something this week you shouldn't give up on what you want to do in life. Failure is the most important element to have in a successful life. #motivationalmonday

Reminder To Our HOA Partners and Community Managers. “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier #strengthinletters #architecture #propertydevelopment #properties #engineering #signage #property #communities #community #partners #communitymanagers #helppeople

Mandated façade inspections are a critical aspect of building maintenance and safety in various cities across North America. Read more Hoffmann Architects Engineers. https://lnkd.in/gGgs7mfq  #safercities #innovation #remediation #digitalanalytics #facilitymanagement #facades #machinelearning #defectdetection #AutoBAT3 #Industry40 #BuildingInspections #innovativetechnology Holovision Sedgwick International Real Estate Partners (IREP) Arcanite