Tag Archives: Design

Construction Drawings

Posted on August 4, 2008 by jeremybell

Our construction drawings were submitted to the city a few weeks ago, so we’re in a bit of a holding pattern while we wait for our building permits. This process usually takes around 10 business days, so we’re expecting we’ll … 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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Cardboard Model

Posted on May 18, 2008 by jeremybell

We’re about 2 months into the design process, and everything is coming together nicely. Our floorplans and elevations are almost complete, and we’re about ready to start choosing the actual cladding and building materials for the house. As part of … Continue reading →

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