GrantMay 14, 20202 minThe TopIf you use a traditional roof construction in New Zealand as per NZS3604 this year, you are wasting planetary resources, wasting your...
GrantApr 16, 20203 minMore of The MiddleWell we have covered all the structural and components that work with the structure, but there is more. There are several services that...
GrantFeb 21, 20204 minThe MiddleWell, looking back to last year’s blog, now that I have horrified you all with the realities of a bad foundation choices, take solace...
GrantSep 18, 20194 minThe BottomThere was never a truer saying in life than “build a good foundation to get a good result” in other words put in the work at the...
GrantAug 13, 20194 minOK, where do you start on this designing journey?Once you have read all my dribble, decided on your Designer, and decided on the type of building you want to live in and make your home....
GrantJul 1, 20194 minThe Design Professional to avoidLast month we talked about what you must research when looking for a designer. There are also things you MUST avoid! The Designer “avoid”...
GrantMay 30, 20193 minThe Design ProfessionalWhen looking for a design professional there are several points that you should research, as below. The Designer “must have” list:...
GrantApr 3, 20194 minThe Bucket ListSo you have decided to take the plunge and get a bespoke architectural solution for your next home, which involves you providing the...
GrantFeb 14, 20195 minYour chance to shineWell you’ve made it through my rant about what’s not right, so how can we do it right. Firstly I’m going to put in a caveat here on the...
GrantFeb 3, 20192 minThe Minimum StandardPart of my reasoning that the current situation we find ourselves in is sooooooooo ridiculous, revolves around the a feel-good statement...
GrantDec 5, 20182 minThe current building banquet feast!Unfortunately for us mere mortals living in this beautiful country called New Zealand, for the past few years as a whole, the Gods of...
GrantOct 3, 20182 minSo what is Good Design?The question that I am always asking myself, what is good design and in particular, what is good architectural design? Over the next few...
GrantAug 2, 20183 minWhat the?Well I’ve been asked to write my first “BLOG” for the new web site, and I’m still not sure why they asked me to do this, as I didn’t even...