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Services :: Design Considerations

CedarCoast custom designs and builds post & beam, timber frame and log homes. We prepare detailed design, engineering and construction drawings and produce premium quality material packages for projects around the world. We use timbers in traditional and modern ways to achieve open, creative, natural spaces.

Our approach is to:

• ensure your concepts and ideas are implemented as you imagined.
• assist you with options and decisions to help you make the right
    choices for your home.
• optimize your plans and material selection to suit your objectives
    and budget.
• prepare detailed design, engineering and construction drawings.
• supply the complete materials package to your site on schedule.
• build your home or assist you with selection of the right builder for
    you.

Our designs pay special attention to:

  • the purpose and aesthetics of your project
  • location and features of your property
  • desired use of natural lighting
  • open, vaulted concept living areas
  • use of timbers to achieve desired effects
  • finest materials and quality construction
  • placement of furnishings and/or artwork

Value

We design and build your home to achieve the function and feeling that you describe to us. Our product is high quality, high value.

Your home design starts with your concepts. Through CedarCoast's design process we prepare drawings which describe and detail your project to the highest extent seen in the industry. The process takes risk off the work-site.

The staff at CedarCoast work in a team oriented style to design creatively and build within the budget agreed. Our quotations are firm, detailed and clearly articulate your wishes.

Your home is supplied as a package, as a fully functioning set of inter-related systems which work together. We build a better quality home.

We perform detailed material take-offs, and all materials are supplied to your work-site on schedule. This minimizes your materials procurement cost risk and keeps building crews working efficiently.

CedarCoast takes responsibility for achieving the perfect success of your creation.

Client Health

CedarCoast's first guiding design principle is concern for the health of our clients. For example we pay special attention to air quality. We assist you in selecting healthy materials and place windows and partitions optimally for good natural cross-ventilation.

Our buildings optimize the use of natural lighting. Ceiling heights are varied to create the feeling you desire.

Ergonomics

The design of your home flows from your lifestyle. Spaces are pre-planned for activities, with most furnishing choices already planned and drawn. We include wide doors and hallways with “space to move”. Generous space is provided around tables and through natural traffic paths. Larger windows and appropriate roof overhangs are considered. Sight-line views are planned.

Communal and private areas are designed with foresight. We’ll make suggestions to sound-insulate interior floors and walls to achieve separate soundscapes.

We’ll highlight new products with clear benefits to you.

Respect for Environment

CedarCoast strives to leave the environment undisturbed, in its natural state. Our buildings fit into the environment, not vice-versa. All trees, shorelines and vegetation are protected.

We design with site features in mind, to fit in with the topography, and blend the building with surroundings.

Our building products are sourced from environmentally friendly companies.

Materials are selected which promote a sense of comfort and well-being.

Energy Conservation

We incorporate energy efficiency in the design process. Some of the features we pay special attention to are: roof overhangs, window quality, air-tight construction.

Building Longevity

We’re creating buildings/residences which will last generations, centuries, with proper maintenance. All manner of design focuses on water/vapor/ice protection, heat/UV protection, and optimum ventilation systems. Highest quality materials are used in all components of the home.

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