ability to simplify the terms so that the general public can digest their meaning. For example, within the Fair Housing Accessibility Amendments of 1988, they use the word adaptable, not accessible. Contrary to what people unfamiliar with the law may think, the only meaning that the law holds is that when buildings are constructed, they do not have to be in a state where an individual with a disability can move into them immediately. For instance, a house or apartment could be built where a…
HOLIDAY HOUSES: CHOSEN PROPERTY TYPE- Designing a holiday house must contain a number of features to meet the need of a resident staying in the home. These features include a relaxing view to look at, large amounts of space and an activity provided (usually a pool) and a second story level. For this estate it has been decided that the holiday houses will be backed up onto the canal. This gives us an opportunity to take advantage of the view and have the house opening up to the view…
crucial for economic well-being, growth, and social welfare. However, for decades’ supply has fallen short of the level needed to match demand and has been irresponsive to increases in prices. In the UK a significant shortage of housing explains why house prices have risen much faster than inflation and earnings. Housing construction involves more stages than most of other products. New homes building depends on land acquisition, planning and development stages and then the construction itself.…
The Woodlands TX Homes For Sale Twenty-eight miles north of Houston, where the Hardy toll road spills onto I-45, find yourself in the heart of The Woodlands TX. The Woodlands, TX real estate agents call this “The Number One Master Planned Community” of TX. Officially celebrating its Grand Opening in 1974, The Woodlands now consists of ten “villages” bordering each other and skillfully plotted into the beauty of the Piney Woods along wooded parks, greenbelts, and hiking/biking trails. Today…
The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs house is one of New York City’s important historical landmarks. The U.S. Customs House was built in 1902-1907 near the port of New York and its job was to collect customs from imported goods (New York Architecture 2015). Before income tax was being developed in 1916, customs was the greatest source of income for our government (NMAI 2015). “It is located near the southern tip of Manhattan, next to Battery Park (New York Architecture 2015).” The building is…
making it close to Sydney, beaches, and other recreational areas. Housing The housing situation in Kingsford consists of multi-storey apartments near the commercial area and houses, townhouses, units, flats, and apartments near the Kingsford town centre, a medium to high density residential development. Many of the houses are two-storey dwellings that were built during the housing…
For many high school students, home feels like a permanent safe haven, but Elizabeth Welch’s house in Winchester, Massachusetts only feels like a temporary destination for her. Andover has usurped the position of primary residence in her life, and her sojourn home on every Sunday never lasts long enough. In her old neighborhood, a new generation has displaced Elizabeth, her twin, and her three older siblings; neighbors put on a façade of kindness as they wait for her family to leave. As…
Zoe Becker Global Period 3 3/10/16 Throughout history there have been millions of inventions that are still used in today’s times. Many inventions have been reincorporated into life now. There were many ancient civilizations that have made history, but there was one main society that had a great impact. For most of us, architecture is easy to take for granted. It is everywhere in our daily lives. Ancient Greek architecture continues to be a major influence throughout the…
Site Analysis 4: St. Anthony Neighborhood I grew up in Shakopee, Minnesota, a suburb of the cities down in the Minnesota River Valley. . The development where I grew up was quite new and the composition was flat. The same plastic siding houses filled the streets. Trees, shrubs and perennials were immature and skimpy although as a child I didn’t know the difference and loved all the flowers and leaves just the same. It was a neighborhood of only family dwellings, no small businesses intertwined…
for people looking to invest in residential property in Pune as they are well rounded homes with modern amenities and great connectivity of public transport. There residential flats in Pune have a total of 88 units with areas ranging from 948 sq.ft. - 1260 sq.ft. They are boutique apartments with amenities such as 24Hr Backup Electricity, Car Parking, Club House, Gymnasium, Intercom, Lift and Play…