Derek Rubinoff, Architect’s Post

I was recently at a joint event with Westside Urban Forum Urban Forum and Westside For All where I met many housing advocates who all had the same question: How can we build more housing? This project is an example of one model to build housing that utilized all the tricks in the book including, but not limited to, redeveloping a surface parking lot, utilizing a Statory Exemption (AB 1197), modular housing that allows for some off-site construction, etc… Even with using all the available tools, the project site was still zoned for industrial uses which required a legislative action to permit the construction of housing, the project received opposition from a stakeholder who engaged an attorney that necessitated the preparation of a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assesment (SCEA) in addition to the Statutory Exemption and the project needed a follow up entitlement to update the approved plans based on feedback received from different agencies after the building permit was submitted. All of which is to say, we submitted for this entitlement in 2019 and it’s still not ready for tenants. This is just the process and this is generally how long it takes to construct this model of housing. If we want to see more housing faster, we can’t rely solely on 450+ unit developments alone. We need to build a little bit of housing everywhere all at once. If you’re interested in what that might mean, please don’t hesitate to reach out because I could pretty much talk about possible housing solutions all day.

The last few years have seen some massive changes in the building sector. It’s interesting to take a look at how increased costs, builders entering administration and changing buyer priorities are changing the dynamics of the residential building landscape throughout Victoria and NSW. Read our latest blog to find out more. #buildingsector #buildingdesign #propertydevelopment #buildingcosts

There are so many reasons to consider mass timber for multifamily housing. https://lnkd.in/gUXkxAeQ #masstimber #multifamily #masstimberarchitecture

I wrote an article that’s been published in the Daily Journal of Commerce! The article discusses a few strategies for reducing the design and construction costs in multifamily projects. https://lnkd.in/guNBcwM3

As the need for housing grows, cities continue to look for ways to reduce the shortage. Great time for investors! Let’s connect and discuss the future! #boylstonst #realestate #realestatenews #housingcrisis #housinginventory #oumasellsrealestate

Mass timber is a great option for multifamily mid-rise projects. This article provides some good insight into the benefits. #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #architecture

The Promises and Limitations of Modular Housing https://lnkd.in/eFVGVv9S

Residential Construction Are you looking to build your dream home that meets your requirements, preferences, and vision? Residential construction is the key! Dive into the world of residential construction. #ResidentialConstruction #UACBuilders #CoronaCA #ConstructionServices #QualityContruction

When Old Strata Is Good and Cool [Again] Older high rise #stratatitle buildings get a bad reputation … undeservedly, I think. Conventional thinking is that older buildings have disadvantages, But there can also be many positives. Here’s a showcase of a an old, good and cool Chicago building. https://lnkd.in/gGAEw-Ue

Older high rise #stratatitle buildings get a bad reputation … undeservedly, I think. Conventional thinking is that older buildings have disadvantages, But there can also be many pisitives. Here’s a showcase of a an old, good and cool Chicago building.