BMS (Building Management System)

In this post, I want to talk about one of the Technology and advanced system that we use in our... Read More

What is MTA approval and when do you need it

According to the New York City Building Code chapter 33 ( Safeguards During Construction or Demolition)- BC 3304.3.5Any kind of... Read More

NYC Landmark Building – LPC

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What is LPC?LPS is short for Landmarks Preservation Commission and the most significant duty of this agency is to protect... Read More

Handicap accessibility in Architectural design

What is ADA accessible

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In this discourse, we will intricately explore the nuances of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility within the context of... Read More

General concept of Interior Design

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In this post, I want to talk about Interior Design and why it is so important for your living spaceInterior... Read More

In this post, I want to explain, what is the difference between a cellar and a basement And how it affects your project. Both cellar and basement are below the grade level. according to the NYC zoning law and regulation chapter ZR 12-10, the cellar is a story with half or more than half of the height below the curb level, or in projects that they use the base plane to determine the building height, half or more than half must be below the base plane. To calculate the 50% of the floor height, you need to measure it from floor to ceiling then you can easily find it out. In general, a basement can be habitable, have a dwelling unit with a full bathroom and DOB consider it as Floor Area for your property zoning calculation But cellar, is not a habitable space, cannot have any dwelling unit in it, and must use as an accessory space, but for the zoning calculation, it doesn’t count as Floor Area.

The Difference between Cellar and Basement

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In this post, I want to explain, what is the difference between a cellar and a basementAnd how it affects... Read More

How to become a Registered Architect in New York State

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Becoming a registered architect in America, especially for immigrants and those living outside the United States, involves a structured process.... Read More

When do you need to hire a Construction Superintendent

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A construction superintendent is required for the construction or demolition of such other buildings as identified in BUILDING CODE Section... Read More