How the world designs, approves, and builds for the future
Florida is the “Sunshine State”, but its location and elevation—averaging only 30m above sea level—mean flooding and hurricane damage are common. Perhaps because of this, it also has some of the strictest building codes in the US. So, even if you have experience with...
California is the most populous state in the US. It experiences devastating wildfires frequently, while also having several Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA). This can result in more complex regulations and public consultation requirements when it comes...
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...
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...
The Seven Key Reasons Why Urban Planning is a Must – And Why Developers Should Follow Planning Rules and Trends As cities continue to grow, so do their challenges and complexities. Urban planning presents an all-encompassing solution to those challenges. The reality...
How Urban Planning Can Impact Your Property Development Project Did you know that every urban planning decision on a state level can either hurt or benefit your development company? Find out why. Urban planning is a forward-thinking planning process used to outline...
How did COVID border lockdowns impact property development? The implications have been far-reaching, and property development is one industry which has been dramatically affected.
Why Heritage Listings Are Important for Preserving History National heritage listings are given to places in Australia which have environmental, historical, and social value. By naming a site a heritage listing, state and national governments can ensure that the...
What Is Strategic Land Use Planning? Without strategic land use planning, Australia’s land would quickly become one of the scarcest resources we have as a nation. Learn more about how strategic land planning helps keep society and the environment on its feet. Land is...
Australia experiences an average of 11 cyclones a year. Here are five things to consider when building in cyclone-prone areas like the Western, North-western, Northern and Eastern regions.
Tired of making small profits off expensive land? Try looking at more affordable properties with a bigger long-term upside. What attracts most property developers to Green Belt land? For starters, it's about as cheap as land can be, which means that it can be highly...
With an ever-increasing awareness and growing urgency to address climate change, it’s essential we all do our part. Besides, Australian building codes are also catching up with the times to reflect modern, sustainable building standards. Advances in technology and...
As cities continue to grow, so do their challenges and complexities. Urban planning presents an all-encompassing solution to those challenges. Developing urban areas require a great deal of forward-thinking and thorough planning. The growth of cities and towns should...
A new addition to Australia's real estate market, the Build-to-Rent strategy is facing some early challenges because it isn't readily accepted in the country. However, local developers might miss out on an excellent opportunity if they hesitate. Having long attracted...
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