ARCHITECTURE AND FLOOR PLANS IN TORONTO
Our comprehensive design process consists of the following steps:
1.ENGINEER ASSESSMENT
Proudly serving Toronto and surrounding areas, GNC Design & Build has created a comprehensive strategy for the design of your dream home. Through our transparent policy, we not only allow but encourage our customers to be well-informed about every aspect of the home design process. Whether it is a top-up addition, home extension or a new build — we can do it all.
2. ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
After the initial consultation, our highly trained structural engineer will come in to conduct a thorough assessment of the current state of an existing home or the site where a new house will be built. During the onsite visit, the engineer will assess the home’s structural stability to determine whether it is safe to build up or outwards with the current structural support system. This assessment helps us establish the full scope of the project, the construction schedule, and the preliminary budget.
3. HEAT LOSS CALCULATION
Once the blueprints are complete, we will create a map of the new HVAC, i.e., heating, ventilation and air conditioning, system. With the help of a reputable HVAC company, we will determine the correct positioning of the air ducts and registers throughout your new home by calculating the transmission heat loss through windows, doors, walls, etc. Our end goal for this phase is for your new home to have its optimal temperatures and temperature control systems, in order to promote your maximum comfort and most efficient energy use.
4. ZONING BYLAW REVIEW
When all of the architectural drawings and plans are complete, we will submit them to the City of Toronto for approval based on zoning and other bylaws. Whereas previously there were bylaws for each specific municipality, today there is one harmonized city-wide zoning bylaw. For properties with non-conforming aspects, a meeting with the Committee of Adjustment may be necessary.
5. PERMIT SUBMISSION
Upon agreement on the required permits and submission of the appropriate paperwork, we are ready to move on to the construction phase of the project.