Dwell
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
My engineer designed the foundation, stair system, container platform, balcony and lower deck. I did spend what seemed to be endless hours on the phone and through emails with my structural engineer figuring out how to make my ideas, concepts and drawings into a safe, functional structure. Have one to share?
Dwell
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
"There’s not much transition space between anything—no hallways, extra cabinets, or closets. I spent time on a design that kept the footprint relatively open."
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Matt Fajkus Architecture
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
At the start of this phase, a geotechnical engineer is engaged to gather information on the soil conditions so that a structural engineer can design the house’s foundation. A structural engineer is engaged to design the structure of the house, including sizing beams and columns, and determining floor and roof assemblies.
Architecture Ideas
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Relevant Permissions According to Regulations Submit a written application for permits, if necessary to local authorities in your area before commencing the renovation work. Permits are imperative to ensure work is accomplished appropriately to designated standards without posing a threat or harm to you and your neighbors.
Matt Fajkus Architecture
JANUARY 25, 2018
Before starting any new project, it’s important to check with your local governing body to see which types of submittals are necessary to obtain permits and which types of people need to certify those submittals. Depending upon the size of construction, a structural engineer may not be needed, but is always recommended.
e-architect
APRIL 11, 2023
The result is a 720 sf, delicately proportioned, light-filled home, built on its original foundations, while re-envisioning every other aspect of the worker’s cottage vernacular – a turn-of-the-century housing typology that has almost completely disappeared from the city. Millworker: Renca + Heilimo Inc.
Design Thoughts Architects
JANUARY 19, 2022
The same is true for a two-story home with the same footprint vs a one-story structure with the same footprint because a one-story home will require the same size roof and foundation, but without the additional square footage to support those underlying expenditures. May require Pile foundation depending upon Soil bearing capacity.
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