What’s the difference between TOC and Density Bonus?
The Los Angeles Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentive Program (TOC Program) and the California Density Bonus Law are two policies designed to increase the production of affordable housing in California. Both policies incentivize developers to build affordable housing units by allowing them to exceed local zoning regulations for density an
How does architecture respond to high inflation and higher interest rates?
As we move into 2023, the global economy is facing challenges from high inflation and higher interest rates. These challenges have a significant impact on the architecture industry, as architects must find ways to design buildings that are both functional and affordable. High inflation increases the cost of materials, labor, and other construction-related ex
Mark Bittoni interview on BOA Podcast
BA Principal Architect, Mark Bittoni is interviewed on the influencial Business of Architecture Podcast. In this episode, they discuss the firm’s process in navigating through the shift into commercial work, nurturing their relationship with developer clients, and how the practice has maintained its design sensibilities despite the constraints th