There are a lot to do and to consider in finding a good place to rent. First of course is to know how much your budget can afford. Then know a good place to settle in, a conducive place not too far from your office perhaps or somewhere with a good neighborhood. Sort out the [...]
Earliest records of construction in the city of Al-Qods were located on ad-Duhur hills that overlooked Salwan Village on the south-east side of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Two possible reasons can be derived for choosing the site. First is that it provided security because it was easy to defend and second is its proximity to [...]
The rising costs in housing in major places in China like Beijing and Shanghai is creating a new trend in home ownership. Beijing is not the only major city in the country to experience such developments that is brought about by housing prices and the influx of investors both from Hong Kong and other [...]
Colorado state is facing significant challenges of increase in population and the pressure of employment. It is facing a trend of in-ward migration over the past decades and is forecasted to continue in the medium-term future. Approximately 80% of the population resides in or around major urban centers with 56% living in [...]
Beirut the capital of Lebanon was a port town that flourished under the rule of many foreign empires. Today it is covered largely by modern urban constructions. Ancient walls and structures have become an integral part of monumental buildings. Beirut is an ancient city filled with historical artifacts. Recent situations changed [...]
China is a very populate country, proper urban design and construction is necessary to help it develop in a sustainable way. The concept of sustainability must be disseminated and practiced for urban construction. China however cannot rely on experiences of developed countries because of the higher population rate and building density and lesser [...]
The Macallen Building is Boston’s first green residential building aiming for LEED certification. Its mix of lofts, studio units, one- to three-bedroom units, duplexes and triplexes have all sorts of carbon-reducing features such as energy star rated appliances, recycled carpets, and insulated windows and exterior walls. Water conservation, recycled materials, the use of natural light [...]
Starting as a general contractor that was based in Brownsville, Texas, the Montoya Urban Construction LLC founded by Engineer Cipriano Montoya Garcia, a civil engineer who graduated from Guadalajara University, began operations in 2004. Engr. Garcia who has more than 25 years of experience in the field of edification, heavy and highway construction and [...]
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