Saturday, December 29, 2018

Pre-fab cottages

EZlog Ontario

EZLog structures are one of the best ready to assemble do-it-yourself log building kits available. Each log is pre-cut for easy stacking with interlocking corners, resulting in easy assembly and a sturdy and air-tight structure. Every kit includes all that is required for a lock up structure, from pressure treated foundation beams, floor, walls, windows, doors to the roof, including all hardware.

EZ Log Structures use kiln dried spruce logs milled to perfection that assemble like a puzzle. Each log is tongue & grooved with interlocking corners for easy stacking. Matching wood windows and doors are included and for multi room models, the interior wall also connect for added strength. Our interior doors are raising panel, sold core and enhance the beauty of the all wood interior.





Monday, December 24, 2018

Tiny Homes





http://www.capebreton.vacations/tinyheaven/engl/


Laneway Suites

What are Laneway and Garden Suites, and why are they important?

Laneway and Garden Suites refers to a Secondary Suite which is separated/detached from the Primary Dwelling. It can be above or beside a garage or self-contained in the rear of the lot. Laneway housing is accessed from a rear laneway, while a garden suites are accessed from the front street via a sidewalk or driveway. Other names for this type of housing include granny flats, garage suites, carriage or coach houses.

Laneway and garden housing is important because it provides an option for intensification and housing choice in existing neighbourhoods that fits with the existing form and scale of buildings, as well as the neighbourhood fabric. Laneways are found in many neighbourhoods in Regina, and are often lined with garages or other accessory buildings. This provides a key opportunity to turn these accessory buildings into livable spaces without changing the character of the neighbourhood. Where no laneway exists, there may still be an opportunity to establish a garden suite without impacting neighbourhood character.

Benefits include: an alternative to secondary suites inside the Primary Dwelling; options for rental and more affordable housing in existing neighbourhoods; more compact and complete communities; additional residents in the neighbourhood to support local businesses and amenities; efficient use of existing services and infrastructure; opportunities for supplementary income for the property owner; increased safety and beautification of residential laneways; and the ongoing renewal and revitalization of established neighbourhoods.

From Regina Pilot Project