A4 Spotlight: Transportation Oriented Development

A4 Spotlight: Transportation Oriented Development

A4 Architecture Gateway Design – Newport, RI   Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning and design concept that emphasizes the integration of land use and transportation to create walkable, mixed-use communities with convenient access...
A4 Architecture Spotlight: Complete Streets

A4 Architecture Spotlight: Complete Streets

The concept of “Complete Streets” is a design approach that aims to make streets safer and more accessible for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users, and motorists. The idea behind complete streets is to create a balanced...
A4 Architecture Spotlight: Building Codes

A4 Architecture Spotlight: Building Codes

The recent earthquakes in Turkey have once again highlighted the vital importance of building codes for disaster preparedness. As someone who has spent decades working in the architectural design industry, I can state that building codes are absolutely essential for...