OPINION - Toronto Zoning By-Laws are whack.
First and foremost, I must preface this opinion piece by saying that I do not wish to diminish the hard work of civil servants, city...
Jason
- May 20
- 5 min
"Our contractor is ready now!"
It's time. You've been living in your home with your family, saved up money for a renovation, and are looking to do something...
Jason
- May 13
- 3 min
How long does a home renovation project take?
A common question that comes up are project timelines. Largely, each project can vary depending on a number of factors, and may not be...
Jason
- Apr 27
- 6 min
What to expect when choosing an architect - edited April 27, 2021
** Foreword - April 27, 2021 - Due to changes to supply chain and the demands on our design team/services, we are experiencing that fees...
Jason
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Podcast Interview - Architectural Education | Off the Record
Vincent Hui hosts a candid podcast series talking about all things architecture. It is a privilege to be interviewed by him, and hope...
Jason
- Mar 18
- 1 min
Build a Basketball Facility!
Recently, Stephanie Rudnick of Dream Chasers conducted an interview with me on the process in designing or developing a potential...
Jason
- Feb 24
- 5 min
The Architect Team
It takes a village to raise a child. Nothing in architecture is done alone, no matter who the architect may be - there is a design team,...
Jason
- Nov 20, 2020
- 6 min
What to expect when choosing an architect
Note - post has been edited here. Searching and finding your architect for whatever project you're thinking about is an important...
Katherine Jones
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
The Co-op Experience: Yay or Nay?
A co-op is essentially a series of paid work terms where you have the opportunity to apply skills you have learned in your studies to a...
Tanya Lupo
- Jun 22, 2020
- 5 min
From Concept to Completion, What to Expect Through the Design Stages
Every building and renovation starts with an idea. All around us, from that Victorian home you may pass on an evening stroll in your...
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