Building Science and "interior rain"
Here is a new detail I have created and am including in all of my plans. Dew point can be seen in this chart Example 1 (Winter): If 20ºC...
Net Zero Energy Homes & R2000
I have just completed the certification training for Net-Zero and R-2000 homes in Ottawa. The net zero portion is a pilot program run by...
Willowgrove - Fraser Lake Camp
Brian and his team have built the cabin we helped design and it looks really inviting. It's the first of a few similar cabins at the...
The Conquer Straw Bale Home
The design work is nearly complete on the Conquer's straw bale home. It is a passive solar designed post and beam straw bale home.
Addition to Trottola Cottage
This addition to the Trottola cottage gives the cottage a larger gathering room with gorgeous views onto Hudson Lake.
Kowalski Cottage
The Kowalski family have decided to build their dream cottage and will be doing it themselves! Here are a couple of images - note the...
The Daniels Family Cottage
The Daniels family have had a cottage Robinson Lake for many years and have now decided to renovate and add a second floor.
Cox Home on Paudash
Here are some final images of the Cox home on Paudash - a simple but charming reconstruction of a cottage the owner's father built many...
Sun Study for Straw Bale Home
The design of the Stanczak home is progressing and they were interested in seeing where the shadows from both the roof overhang and an...