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Before you can apply a single code requirement, you must correctly identify the occupancy classification. Here's why getting this right matters more than anything else in your code analysis — and how to approach it systematically.
After years of reviewing plans and conducting on-site inspections, these are the accessibility issues that come up time and again — and how to avoid them from the very beginning of your design process.
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Building codes can feel overwhelming when you're starting out. Here's a practical roadmap for developing code literacy throughout your architectural education and early career.
Most building envelope failures — water intrusion, thermal bridging, condensation — have a code compliance component that was missed at the design stage. Here's how to catch them early.
The best free and paid resources for architecture students who want to develop strong building code literacy before entering professional practice.
Mixed-use buildings present some of the most complex code challenges. Understanding when to use separated vs. non-separated occupancy treatment can make or break your project's code compliance strategy.
Accessible parking seems straightforward, but the details — van-accessible spaces, access aisles, signage, slopes — are where most compliance failures occur.
A practical summary of the most significant changes in the 2024 International Building Code and how they will affect common project types.
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