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Using Nature in Design

Understand how sunlight, airflow, views and more should affect your design.Read the full post here.

Cold Weather Climate Design

Warm Humid Climates

The main objective with a warm humid climate is to reduce the impact of sun and to provide cooling with wind as much as possible.Learn how your design can shift and adapt to this climate.Image Courtesy of Canadian Timberframes Ltd

Hot Arid Climates

Designing for Climate

Did you know that each specific climate warrants different design details than others?Learn about how the design adapts to various environments.

Common Floor Plans

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How do Roof Pitches play a role in the Design Process

Why Roof Lines are an important Feature to Consider

Did you know that there are more than a dozen basic roof types and even more combinations of those?Walk through the basic Roof Types and get to understand their impact on your design

Exploring a Design Style that you Might Align More to You

Zoning & Municipal Restrictions

This Blog Post gets into the restrictions that might be put on your property because of location, zoning, Municipal restrictions and more.Arm yourself before the design process and understand what possible rules and regulations you might be confronted with. Read the full Blog here.

Why a Design Questionnaire is an Important Step

Design Phases: from Schematic Designs, Design Development to Construction Documents

Understanding Architectural Terms

The Value that an Architect Brings

An Introduction to 'It's in the Details' Architectural Blog Series