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Over half of the world’s population lives in cities. By 2030, 60% of the world’s population is predicted to live in urban areas, creating more health risks to the inhabitants. The pandemic taught everyone that Megacities created the most health risk. Planners and Architects should strive to create a mixed-use community network that works together. People can live […]
Creating Vibrant and Healthy Mixed-Use Communities Read More »
For the past 2 months we have been speculating, and getting excited, about the rapidly approaching Roaring 20’s of the 21st Century. It is here, and it has exceeded most expectations, including those of NC’s Governor and the CDC’s projections. Masks are being abandoned, tables are returning to restaurants (with actual salt & pepper shakers), hotel occupancies are
The Roaring 20’s: Part III – It’s Time to Return to Normalcy Read More »
Change and Innovation are essential in business as companies refine their organizations in light of the pandemic. ODA Architecture welcomes change and innovation as it is rooted within its 35+ year history of success serving clients throughout the Eastern United States and beyond. In an effort to diversify and expand the company’s operations, six principals
Stephen Overcash Appoints Six Principals to Leadership Team Read More »
Greetings FRIENDS,Early in my career at a large corporate firm, I suggested a rooftop terrace for one of my designs, as we had used this element on many projects in Architecture School. My superiors all responded that rooftop terraces wouldn’t work “in real life” because roofs were needed for mechanical, roof drains and a myriad of
Rooftop Terraces: When are they Appropriate? Read More »
Congratulations to Men’s Shelter of Charlotte ! They won the Housing North Carolina Award for Supportive Housing for the renovation of the Tryon Street Shelter. #PathToHousingCLT ODA was honored to serve as the architect for the interior design renovation. What a tremendous mission and service to our community!
Men’s Shelter of Charlotte Wins NC Housing Award Read More »
Charlotte has been entrepreneurial, for over 200 years, from the time that Europeans came to Charlotte to mine for gold. For over 100 years, each decade has averaged over 40% growth, primarily due to entrepreneurs. The Queen City is continuing to grow by over 60 people/day and is ranked as: – Fastest Growing Metro Area –
Entrepreneurs Spur South End Growth: Where are their Incentives? Read More »
I moved to Charlotte from the Deep South in June 1979. With an architectural degree in hand, I accepted a position with Odell Associates, Inc, and was fortunate to work directly with A.G. “Gouldie” Odell. When I arrived in Charlotte, the city had a population of 306,000 people, nearly all African-American or Caucasian. The downtown area of
An Architect’s 40-Year Retrospect of Charlotte Read More »
Developers are partnering to create mixed-use developments that enrich the lives of the residents, lead to cost savings for the developer and create more sustainable communities. Designing a variety of uses in close proximity allows more density on smaller parcels of land. Thoughtful design allows the developments to allocate less land for parking, and provide more green
Mixed-Use Developments Reduce Land and Infrastructure Costs Read More »
While the modular construction system has been popularized in China, Japan, Europe, and Asia, it has been slow to find a significant market in the U.S.
Modular Construction: Wave of the Future and How This Technique May Benefit Your Project Read More »
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