Blog by krista

With two years of -20+ weather, I thought I'd give a quick rundown on how to get free heat! Last year and this year the polar vortex hit SW Ontario and in my passive house designs the furnace wasn't running! In fact, chocolate was melting on my counter!

How is that possible?

Careful thought at the v...

11.02.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

This is a question I get asked a lot. Of course I do permit drawings; its a necessary part of the design/building process, but as an architect I can do so much more for your project!

A lot of decisions need to be made before arriving at a set of permit drawings, even if you come to me with a sketch...

28.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

In light of this cold snap, I thought I'd tell you a little about insulation and how to design and keep your house warm without breaking the bank!

roxul insulation in the stud space and cathedral ceiling

Most people know that r-value is how to measure the quantity of insulation in your walls and th...

22.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

An overview to municipal zoning regulations

A quick guide to municipal zoning regulations.

Just because yo own a property doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with it. The Zoning by-law governs what may or may not be allowed on your property.

Zoning is a great mystery to many people. Zoning is doc...

21.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

A little tale of our newest project at VELD architect!

 

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the office

Not a creature was drafting, not even a mouse;

The drawings were hung on the drafting board with care,

In hopes that Chief Building Official would soon be there;

 

The arc...

17.12.18 12:40 PM - Comment(s)

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