Renovation and addition to an existing detached home.
2061 Belcourt Boulevard . Project Description
Construction of a new detached home on an urban infill lot. The client wished to design and build to the passive house standard, but has no intention of pursuing certification for the project.
The Four Tests
The lack of efficiency encountered in some bureaucratic systems never ceases to amaze me. Over a decade ago I worked for the Town of Banff on the receiving end of applications like the one that I recently submitted for 205 Crichton Street. Back in the day, we were experimenting with the submission of development applications in electronic format. In the last decade this has become … Read More
Committee of Adjustment Application
The applications to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances from the zoning bylaw and for consent to sever the property were made on June 9. A letter acknowledging receipt of the applications was received on June 10. Notice of the public hearing to be held on July 2 was circulated to all neighbouring property owners and the community association. Signs were also posted … Read More
5840 Red Castle Ridge . Project Description
New certified passive house designed by VERT for owner Casey Grey of Cornelis Grey Construction. Read Casey’s blog about the project. Project Summary
We love our home!
In 2005 when I decided to leave the firm I had been working for in search of something more rewarding, it was this kind of message that I was seeking: From: “Gabrielle” Subject: We love our home!!! Date: June 3, 2014 at 10:29:30 AM GMT-4 To: “chris@vertdesign.ca” Cc: “MarcAntoine” Hi Chris! That’s it, basically, thank you SO, SO MUCH: we love our home! Every day! All the … Read More
3685 Donnelly Drive . Project Description
Construction of a new detached home on a previously undeveloped property. The first home built using a cement stabilized reinforced insulated rammed earth wall in eastern Ontario.