10 Years in Business
10 years in business, and as part of our celebrations, we’ve committed to upgrading our website. If you’re seeing this,…
Shepard Johnson Residence
This was a craftsman renovation project we completed very early in our tenure. It was a small 3-bedroom beach home.…
Redden Residence Sustainable Renovation
The Redden Residence was a renovation to our founding partner’s own home. For this project, he wanted to improve his…
How do I get exactly what I want when building a home?
Today, I want to talk a little bit about getting the right price for the home or business you want. …
What are Architectural Drawings For
This week, I ran into a couple of new problems that comes from a misunderstanding of the limits of architectural…
Where should you spend your money from your limited budget?
Yesterday, I visited a house designed on a napkin by a non-professional. He was extremely proud of his house that…
What does the code say?
So, guess what the most common question I get asked as part of my job.  It’s usually some version of, “can…
Can I afford an Architect?
The short answer is, if you’re looking to build, you can’t afford not to hire one. I know I’ve posted…
Air Barriers – How and why to wrap your home.
Before I start, keep in mind that every environment is different, if you live in Canada, you have different climate…
Buttoning up a Home – Increasing your Energy Efficiency for the New Year
It’s resolution season and for many of you, you may be resolving to save energy this year. Â If you’re planning…