Our 3D rendering process involves creating detailed digital models of your design ideas, allowing you to visualize the final product with lifelike clarity.

In order to apply for a building permit your municipality will require a detailed set of plans (including; site plan, floorplan, elevations, structural details, etc.). Furthermore, your contractor (as well as sub-contractors and trades people) will require these for quoting as well as construction purposes.   

Generally speaking yes. New buildings, as well as renovation projects (especially if there are any structural changes or changes to the electrical or plumbing systems) will require a building permit with your local municipality.  There are a few exceptions which are generally limited to a small outbuildings. 

Each package includes a full set of drawings that will be sufficient for both permit application as well as construction. 

1) Site plan

2) Exterior elevations

3) Foundation 

4) Floorplans

4) Structural sections

5) Building envelope section 

6) Truss detail 

7) Window and door schedule

* Additional drawings may be included for some projects

Although, cost estimation is not a part of the design services I will do my very best to offer design solutions that are aligned with your budget.  In addition I will offer some cost comparisons between design options (whether structural or finishing) to aid in decision making during the design process itself. 

The following factors are taken into consideration when planning a healthy home:

1) SITING

Position and orientation in relation to waterways (surficial and sub-terranean) as well as earths polarity and electromagnetic lines can make a difference in the health of a homes inhabitants.

2) BUILDING MATERIALS

Using building materials that minimize or eliminate the use of harmful substances.

3) BREATHABILITY

Using air exchange strategies as well as materials (membranes and insulation type) that are functionally specific to your climate will manage air and water vapour in order to keep air fresh and prevent mold growth.  Different climates may call for slightly different approaches and corresponding materials to best achieve this.  

4) AESTHETICS

A home and design that is aesthetically pleasing to its inhabitants will provide nourishment on a soul level

An efficient home considers:

1) OPERATIONAL RESOURCE COST

Amount of environmental and financial resources needed to operate and maintain a home which is largely dictated by heating/cooling systems, insulation levels and air tightness properties

2) SPACE UTILIZATION

How systems are designed and placed in the home as well as how functional spaces are designed to designate efficient workflow areas, paths of travel, etc.

3) MAINTENANCE

The amount of personal energy required to maintain a home and all of its possessions