What’s needed: * A drafting board of Course. Probably best to use one that will hold a twenty four inch wide by eighteen inch high sheet of paper. * A Tee Square or Parallel Bar. This way you can draw the floor plan square. Accuracy is important. The Tee square is used on the left • Read More »
There are several methods of building a model of a house or building. When I designed modular homes in the early nineties, they had to be built quickly so that the client could get a better feel for their proposed home. The method I used was to take a 1/4″ scale plan view of the • Read More »
You’re going to build a new home, your first house. For years you’ve dreamed, scrimped and saved with the vision of your ideal home stirring you on. Finally you’ve accumulated enough money to make a down payment on a piece of land and your goal is finally within your reach. So how do you intend • Read More »
Introduction Choosing the perfect house plan is a crucial step in creating your dream home. As an experienced home designer, I, William Ashton, have guided many clients through this process. With the right approach and expert advice, you can make informed decisions that lead to a beautiful, functional, and sustainable home. In this article, we’ll • Read More »
In architectural drafting, the working drawings are all plans, elevations, and details needed by the contractor along with the specifications, so that an estimate can be obtained and then the building can be constructed. These need to show all dimensions and be properly scaled. Any oddities of construction must be made clear on these drawings • Read More »
There are quite a lot of solutions that you might be able to take advantage of when it comes to building a great front porch, but nothing adds more comfort and convenience than a greatly executed wooden deck. Using the best decking products and deck material, our company is going to tailor a porch which • Read More »
Designing your own house plan is a fantastic idea that can save you a significant amount of money while giving you complete control over your home’s layout. Professional architects and designers can be costly, with some charging up to ten dollars per square foot for simple floor plans and exterior elevations. If you want to • Read More »
Retail is a very up front type business, meaning you are wanting to design it with a certain curb appeal that will draw the public eye and also leave a lasting impression to draw return customers. If you will notice certain buildings, for instance the food service industry, there are certain trademarks that once mentioned, • Read More »
The HVAC system is an integral component of any system to maintain the built-in temperature and providing comfort to the people. The different arrangement of the design is required for every system. The chosen outlet for air distribution in enclosed spaces requisite effective distribution of flow; the management of air flow is dependent on the • Read More »
Building the home of your dreams could be accomplished sooner and easier than you may think. After you have an idea of the type of home you want to build, there are some easier ways to get your home built quicker. This means that you can put your dreams into high gear and have that • Read More »