Tag Archives: Construction

Structured Analysis

Posted on November 10, 2008 by jeremybell

We’re expecting to finish the framing this week, so I figured this might be an appropriate time to reflect on what we encountered along the way. Aside from a few tweaks, I’d say the framing has turned out quite well. … Continue reading →

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Rebar, concrete, and more rebar

Posted on October 5, 2008 by jeremybell

As I’ve previously mentioned, we decided very early on to excavate under our garage and take advantage of the 200 sqft that would have otherwise sat unused. Our original intention was to use a product called Insul-Deck to support the … Continue reading →

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Under The Garage

Posted on June 23, 2008 by jeremybell

I don’t believe this is particularly common, but we’re planning on building two extra rooms in our basement by excavating the space under our garage. In a typical garage, the floor is simply a concrete slab that sits on top … Continue reading →

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Choosing an Architect

Posted on June 10, 2008 by jeremybell

First, let me say this – Choosing Altius has been the smartest decision I’ve made so far. They’ve been an absolute pleasure to work with, and I really can’t say enough about them. We certainly wouldn’t be building the home … Continue reading →

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How Green is Green?

Posted on June 2, 2008 by jeremybell

What exactly spurs someone to take on a project like this? After 5 years in a small pre-war bungalow, my wife and I decided we wanted more room to start a family. So for us, this project was born out … Continue reading →

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Prefab Considerations

Posted on June 1, 2008 by jeremybell

My first instinct was to investigate a prefab solution when we began this project. I find the concept of prefabricated eco-modern homes very attractive, but living in Toronto definitely limited our options… apparently there aren’t many nearby factories. Who knew? … Continue reading →

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