Blog by krista

Contemporary design for your farm, barn, shed or farmhouse
Modern Farm Shed, Sebringville

Barns and sheds sitting majestically on the landscape are also functional buildings. They serve a purpose on your farm, each unique in its own way. From farm to farm, the design may be similar, but no two are identical. Just as no two cows are the same, each building ...

05.10.21 05:13 PM - Comment(s)

So, you want to create an event or wedding space? You’ve got a Pinterest board full of ideas on how beautiful the space will be! It will be the next best wedding destination! Now to get started. But before you start designing make sure you’ve done all your research. In our experience there are a few...

25.05.21 11:18 AM - Comment(s)
Print a scaled snowflake!
25.12.20 08:02 AM - Comment(s)

I started this series many years ago, and some new ideas have come to light so I am going to revive this series. Rural Revitalization is a series designed to think big! Think big about the opportunities living on a country property in rural Ontario can offer and what you can offer to the community a...

18.09.20 11:20 AM - Comment(s)
5 ways designing a barn house is different from a normal custom home!
Read on to learn the 5 ways planning and designing a Barn House is different from typical residential homes.
12.09.20 11:30 AM - Comment(s)
Free Printable Activity from VELD architect!! A book house
16.03.20 12:31 AM - Comment(s)
Passive House Features: Free Heating!
Learn how we enjoy free heating in the winter with these passive house design features.
11.02.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)
Baby, its warm inside! Cost-effective insulation
Did you know that the R-value is how to measure the quantity of insulation in your walls? But, did you also know that there are many choices and combinations of insulation you can choose from? Learn the types we recommend and why.
22.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)
Are you in the right 'Zone'?

An overview to municipal zoning regulations

A quick guide to municipal zoning regulations.

Just because yo own a property doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with it. The Zoning by-law governs what may or may not be allowed on your property.

Zoning is a great mystery to many people. Zoning is doc...

21.01.19 11:45 AM - Comment(s)

A little tale of our newest project at VELD architect!

 

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the office

Not a creature was drafting, not even a mouse;

The drawings were hung on the drafting board with care,

In hopes that Chief Building Official would soon be there;

 

The arc...

17.12.18 12:40 PM - Comment(s)

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