SMALL DWELLINGS IS NOT JUST AN IDEOLOGY, BUT A WAY OF LIFE
We are all admirers of the tiny house movement, but the question remains; is this minimal lifestyle sustainable in your changing life?
We are environmentally conscious in our day-to-day lives. So, when redesigning your home or building from scratch, why shouldn’t our philosophy behind the construction not follow suit?
We have a proven creative approach that satisfies all your design must haves and keeps in mind your family’s growth, lifestyle & sustainability.
Our passion derives from swaying the ever-changing building industry that focuses on providing you with non-purposeful large homes. You’re often left with awkward or unusable space that you have to furnish and maintain.
We want to influence change and create architecture that is focused on the concept of reducing without sacrificing your needs. We want you to be proud of every detail of your home, and let your budget be spent on finishes rather than square footage.
Reduce.
The biggest question is what are your needs versus your wants? When you’re looking to design your dream home. Our philosophy is you don’t have to sacrifice either. We come up with purposeful space, which allows for luxurious finishes by reducing the overall footprint of your build to the better use of your budget and the environment.
Reuse.
Ask yourself, what about your current home do you value? Do you require more rooms or liveable space for living or entertaining? Maybe a renovation is in order... however, starting from scratch isn't always the most suitable decision, economically or environmentally. Let us provide you with strong alternatives to make your current home your dream home.
Recycle.
Small Dwellings will implement our philosophy from the ground up, by putting together an economically and environmentally-friendly plan. We will respect your budget, materials and details and communicate with you to make conscious decisions while we renovate or design your build your project.
We want you to be proud of every inch of your home, and keep some of your budgets to spend on finishes, not unusable square footage.
Our Process
Consultation.
The first step in our process is to meet with us. Our team will sit down with you to go over your plans. We will review your project to make sure your goals are in line with our philosophy. We will discuss budgets, design choices, project requirements, and sustainable approaches you wish to implement in your custom designed home.
Zoning Analysis.
Small Dwellings will do our due diligence to analyze the requirements of your site. Regulations and by-laws dictate what you are able to build on your property, and we do the work in figuring out what it is that you can construct. Other governing agencies may have authority over your site, which could mean additional approvals. Our full-service approach alleviates the headache to acquire these approvals, and all applications are made in house once designs are finalized.
3D Rendering.
Once our design develops closer to your dream, 3D visualizations will refine our ideas and showcase the project closer to reality even before it’s constructed. Our comprehensive process enables our clients to see further into the project to finalize the materials, colours, and landscaping. The visualization process of enabling our clients to see the project at its completion will ultimately save time during construction.
Design Development.
We incorporate all project requirements into a design that is unique to your liking. Our designers will develop floor plans unique to your site, that addresses all program requirements discussed at our consultation and what is mandated by the city based on our zoning analysis. Our floor plans will be provided with options, along with preliminary coloured renderings of your exterior at every angle. By having multiple options, along with 3D conceptual images, we expedite the design process with less back and forth. We guarantee your satisfaction by including all design revisions in our fees. The design development phase is not completed until you are 100% satisfied.
Ready to begin?
Engineering.
When the design is finalized, our team of engineers and technicians will complete the drawing package required for construction and permit approvals. All applicable specifications needed will be coordinated amongst our office and any third parties required will be corresponded with through Small Dwellings.
Permit Approval.
Our unique process allows clients to not have to worry about municipal approvals. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to every project, which includes facilitating all regulatory agencies governing your property. All correspondence will be done so with our devoted staff and the fluid process will expedite the permit so that you can start construction immediately.
Construction.
Once permits have been acquired, we are ready to build. Our construction division will work closely with our clients in timeline requirements, budgets and sourcing out materials for your project. Our clients will be involved in every aspect of construction, and weekly meetings will be conducted to ensure constant communications with our team. Watch your dream home come to life.