How the world designs, approves, and builds for the future
The numbers around housing affordability in North America don’t lie. For example, from 2019–2024, the price of housing in the United States increased 31%, while household income climbed only 22%. In Canada, the gap is even more severe: Home prices surged 53% compared...
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If you ask a survivor of the Eaton or Palisades fires in Los Angeles if they ever imagined having to one day design and build their own home from scratch, most of them would say no. But that’s what 12,000 homeowners faced after the fires ignited on January 7, 2025....
AI is not just software; its data centers, energy demand, water use, and cloud infrastructure create real land-use impacts. Cities should establish governance, trust, and gradual implementation before scaling AI tools for permitting, resident service, or scenario...
The same systemic housing problems of slow permitting, fragmented policy, and limited scalability affect both home affordability and disaster recovery. AI-driven permitting and standardized housing design can increase speed and supply, reducing costs and enabling...
This guide aims to demystify the concept of bushfire zones, and highlight the steps you can take to figure out if your property falls within one.
Greenfields are previously undeveloped land sites that can be built up from scratch. They usually offer layout freedom and simpler early construction assumptions. Brownfield sites are previously used. Their redevelopment may involve actual or potential contamination....
A lot of people have their concerns about the effects that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the sector. Some even believe that AI technologies will lead to them getting replaced by a robot.
Urban planning establishes the foundation of affordable, livable cities. It influences housing supply, transit access, and people’s everyday services. Today’s urban planning must focus on resilience and capacity, including the factors of climate risk, infrastructure...
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How AI housing solutions modernize building approvals—reducing complexity, rework, and long permit delays for governments and applicants. Why faster and more transparent approvals are critical to increasing housing supply and improving affordability at scale. How AI...
Los Angeles City and County CIOs are turning to AI to overcome budget cuts, staff shortages, and long permitting delays. Archistar AI PreCheck (formerly eCheck) is used by architects and plan reviewers in Los Angeles and Malibu after the Eaton and Palisades fires. It...
Australia’s housing market has been under increasing pressure over the past few years. Soaring property prices and a shortage of available housing have made it increasingly difficult for Australians to find affordable housing. The Australian government is always seeking new, well-located housing opportunities to address this rising crisis. A recent study published by Archistar and CoreLogic has revealed a hidden opportunity to address this issue: the potential to build millions of new strata units across the country’s capital cities.
Florida has some of the strictest building codes in the US. In this guide, we take you through some of the most important planning applications steps.
Despite complex local regulations, developing new properties in California is still possible. It just requires knowledge of the planning applications process.
Without a deep understanding of local and state regulations related to land use and planning applications in Texas, property developers will encounter costly delays.
In the ever-evolving world of home building, staying ahead of the curve means embracing innovative technologies that enhance the customer experience. Archistar is proud to introduce the Digital Display Village—a game-changing tool designed to transform how builders showcase their home designs.
Applying for a planning permit is no simple task. In this guide, we’ll take you through all the documentation you might need to submit when applying.
Some buildings inspire awe, while others fade into the background. But successful building design goes further than great looks. To create developments that potential buyers are drawn you must balance intuitive design with practical needs. Whether you are planning a...
There's an undeniable appeal to Victoria, with its vast landscapes and diverse vegetation. But that appeal is also the source of challenges in the form of bushfires that regularly threaten parts of the state. As a homeowner or property developer in Victoria, you want...
Purchasing property in high-risk areas like bushfire zones always comes with both risk and reward. If you’re on the fence about the idea, discover how you can make your decision-making easier. The 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia was one of the worst we’ve seen...
Bushfires can cause massive destruction of lives and property. But they are preventable. Find out what you need to do to avoid bushfires on your property. As you know, bushfires can be devastating. It can cause immense damage to property and pose significant risks to...
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