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Planning applications are a tiresome, but unavoidable, aspect of property development. They aren't a mere formality and require developers to become familiar with local regulations on land use, environmental impact, and public health, safety, and welfare. Most...
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...
When you're just getting started in property development, you might imagine spending most of your time on site or evaluating properties. While you might spend a fair amount of time doing that, you'll also spend a lot of time preparing applications. Applying for a...
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...
For many property developers, modular and prefabricated construction isn’t a new concept. Find out about this building technique and how to get started with them. The construction industry these days is abuzz with the idea of modular construction. But what is it...
How to Adopt Sustainable And Greener Building Practices Cities around the world have made commitments to decarbonise their building practices. Learn how you can practice more sustainable property development. A growing number of cities have given different levels of...
What is Cross Ventilation (And How Does It Impact Building Designs?) Ensuring adequate ventilation in a building is a must for project developers. And there’s one approach that allows you to leverage natural cooling. How do you cool buildings in areas that experience...
Decontaminating and remediating brownfield sites is critical to developing the land again. But what is the most common brownfield contaminant?
But how can brownfield sites be regenerated? There are a variety of steps involved so that developers can also mitigate the risk of developing property on such land.
Brownfield sites may be contaminated by chemicals or other hazardous matter. So, how do you clean up a brownfield development site to minimise the impact on the local environment and residents?
Brownfield sites have been previously developed for industrial and commercial use. What’s involved in brownfield site remediation, closure, and redevelopment?
Greenfield sites are typically further from the city, so why do developers prefer greenfield sites to brownfield sites? Before choosing a site for development, you definitely want to read this.
Redeveloping brownfield land may seem like a cumbersome process, but there are many reasons why brownfield sites are good and why developing on them is important.
To choose the ideal spot, you need to know what makes a good brownfield development site, what to look for and why brownfield sites make for successful development sites.
It’s essential to know what makes a good greenfield development site. Here are a few factors which may influence how you choose the ideal greenfield development site.
Infill sites are ripe with opportunity because of their location, but what is an infill development site, and how do developers and communities benefit from building on them?
If you’re familiar with greenfield developments, you should also be familiar with brownfield developments. If not, we’ll briefly look at what a brownfield is, and what a brownfield development involves.
It’s important to know industry terms such as greenfield development. If not out of curiosity, then to turn a profit. So, what is a greenfield development? Let’s discuss it.
How to Make Urban Planning Decisions Faster and Smarter States are unveiling their smart infrastructure policies to create more smart cities. Find out how you can comply to make faster and smarter urban planning decisions. Chaos. This is what happens when there’s a...
Daylight Analysis in the Design Process Access to daylight is a top concern for property developers. Find out how you can factor daylight analysis into your design process. As you know, daylight has a huge effect on people’s well-being. Unfortunately, access to it is...
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