Final Design

Once you have signed off on your conceptual design, we go to work on the final design, which includes scaled working drawings for your home. Scaled working drawings are used by the city for permitting, engineers for specific components such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and by suppliers of products such as doors and windows. During the final design phase, we will create:

• Scaled drawings that include all floors, roof plans and exterior elevations with comments and cross-sections as needed. All engineering details are specified including structural elements, floors, trusses, beams and window openings.
• Interior elevations as needed along with details on elements such as millwork and cabinetry. Exterior details are also specified including shingles, shutters, planter boxes and brackets.

We partner with structural engineers for any component of the home that falls outside of the Ontario Building Code. We work with our lumber suppliers and their designers on engineered floor designs and any beams that need their input. We also work with our HVAC suppliers on Heat Loss Calculations and duct designs. Once we have completed the scaled drawings and related work, we submit the complete package to the city for permitting.

The final drawings also include a list of specifications and finish schedules that you can use to plan out the total cost of your home. Our full quote is included along with an invoice for this plan portion of the project.