NIMBY

Was your home’s scenic view obstructed by a new building next door? This issue is now solved, thanks to the “window periscope!” Homeowners, rejoice!

Feb 17, 2020

Architecture, Design

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Background: One of the most common complaints about nearby construction is the potential for new structures to block the views of existing residents. The issue: Existing residents in a neighborhood occasionally attempt to block nearby construction (often coming up with extremely implausible reasons as a smokescreen), when the real reason is that they just don’t…