Is Mass Timber Finally Mainstream?
Is mass timber construction mainstream in 2026? What the IBC Type IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C provisions changed, where it pencils, and what it does to your fee.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Missing Middle Housing
Missing middle housing is back because of cost burdens and zoning reform. What fourplexes and courtyard buildings mean for small-firm design and fees.
What's the Difference Between Zoning Approval and a Building Permit?
Zoning approval vs building permit: what each review checks, who runs it, how they sequence, and what the difference costs your schedule and your fee.
What's the Difference Between Fire-Rated, Fire-Resistant, and Fire-Retardant?
Fire-rated vs fire-resistant vs fire-retardant, explained: which words map to ASTM E119, ASTM E84, and NFPA 285, and how to verify a rating before plan check.
What Are the Biggest Architecture Trends Heading Into 2027?
Architecture trends 2027: housing reform, mass timber, adaptive reuse, extreme heat, and embodied carbon, with cited figures and what each means for your firm.