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Custom Build
I have spent the vast majority of my time as a designer in the specific field of custom design and construction. I believe that this is a specific area of expertise not dissimilar to that of sustainable building or renovations. It is not accurate to call yourself a custom house builder because you are willing […]
Cisterns
As simple as a barrel, but more commonly an in-ground or basement tank, cisterns capture rainfall from rooftops and other hard surfaces. Often in abundant supply, this soft water lacks the mineral salts common to ground water and is ideal for irrigation. Cisterns provide a substantial proportion of monthly water requirements— especially in remote areas. […]
Air Flow
The building code now requires a “continuous air barrier” to reduce air leakage, to reduce the likelihood of moisture related issues, and to increase the durability of the building. Air flow can be tracked from areas of high to areas of low pressure. Hot air by nature rises, in addition to living in a heating […]
Aesthetics
If you find meaning in the built environment, it should be reflected in where you live, it should mirror the personality and ideals of its owner(s). It should fit not just your makeup but your values as well. It should, simply put, be a statement of you. The aesthetic of a project is driven through […]
Advanced Wall Systems
Over the last several years that green building has slowly emerged as not just a building trend but ultimately the way all buildings will be constructed in the near future. Forward thinking designers and builders have been envisioning how exactly we can “re invent the wheel” after all, the house as we know it does […]
Third Party Rating Systems
Third party rating organizations are organizations affiliated with green rating systems that ensure that proper steps are taken (by the builder) to achieve the desired target level in the selected system. There are a number of green rating systems in canada at the moment. all delivering slightly different levels of and emphasis on the important […]