tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post3244989423048506057..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Architecture in Alaska Part IIScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-60174081146488109102009-08-07T10:18:28.057-08:002009-08-07T10:18:28.057-08:00Very nice, i like it very much. This give me a ve...Very nice, i like it very much. This give me a very good idea on how my new house want to look like. lots of lights coming into the house.Mississauga Garage Doorhttp://www.promaster.ca/mississauga-garage-doors.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23934639879941789382009-03-24T09:28:00.000-08:002009-03-24T09:28:00.000-08:00I just wanted to say the plans for this are quite ...I just wanted to say the plans for this are quite original. Grasscrete will be great. Just so you know second paragraph should read 'planned' not 'planed'. Not a big deal. Thanks for the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-20793417086393622882009-03-12T04:05:00.000-08:002009-03-12T04:05:00.000-08:00That's a very nice post. I think that people need ...That's a very nice post. I think that people need more excitement in their lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23267886089039106982008-08-06T09:23:00.000-08:002008-08-06T09:23:00.000-08:00That's a fabulous design. Hopefully you won't have...That's a fabulous design. Hopefully you won't have any more problems from the city. We have the opposite problem here - no zoning whatsoever. So a broken-down 1970s trailer can sit next door to a brand new McMansion (yes, we do have those).Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-60386302693701455952008-08-05T10:24:00.000-08:002008-08-05T10:24:00.000-08:00Ok, blogger just timed out and nixed my comment. ...Ok, blogger just timed out and nixed my comment. I'm not sure I'm going to recreate it all here or not.<BR/><BR/>Glad to see the renovation is still happening if with a few alterations. That's more than I can say for my front porch steps at the moment.<BR/><BR/>I loved the time elapsed video. Wonderfully done!<BR/><BR/>I'll cross my fingers for 60 days. ;)Killlashandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655705881605627747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-29543439435268509262008-08-05T05:15:00.000-08:002008-08-05T05:15:00.000-08:00As an Architect I have seen numerous project come ...As an Architect I have seen numerous project come in on time and way more get behind schedule, often for things beyond all human control. Can it be done in 2 months, absolutely! Will it, well, always have a contingency plan!<BR/><BR/>Your demo video was great fun, I enjoyed it!<BR/><BR/>I was a school Architect for a long time before I chose to stay at home with my kids last year and we struggled daily with municipalities not willing to work with a school district, I can't imagine what a headache they are causing for an individual homeowner!<BR/><BR/>Good luck, it looks like it will be fantastic and your family will really enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-35233674091515277812008-08-04T23:07:00.000-08:002008-08-04T23:07:00.000-08:00I feel your pain!!!! We have been dealing with th...I feel your pain!!!! We have been dealing with the city for the past 4 years trying to get a deck and addition done. The inspector has come 5 times for the deck and finds something picky and wrong each time. Plus the building codes have changed over the past few years that we had had to change what was already completed to comply with the new requirements. The city won't let you do anything to your own "private property". Thank goodness they are saving us from ourselves. What would we do without them???Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829330814654158050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-52658729573743078292008-08-04T20:22:00.000-08:002008-08-04T20:22:00.000-08:00that's very sleek! I'll have to come back to see t...that's very sleek! I'll have to come back to see the video since I'm processing my own video right now and it's taking up all my laptop's memory to do so.<BR/><BR/>grrr.<BR/><BR/>I'll be back!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449987730223591945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-70784671763867061282008-08-04T20:19:00.000-08:002008-08-04T20:19:00.000-08:00that will be very cool to see. i would be so surpr...that will be very cool to see. i would be so surprised if it was finished that fast.Melissa Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839619836478423452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-66052885220060000462008-08-04T19:53:00.000-08:002008-08-04T19:53:00.000-08:00It's going to be great! And it's going to take for...It's going to be great! And it's going to take forEVER. Our little backyard patio project is finally getting started tomorrow, and while they've told us a week, I'm anticipating at least two. Because it hasn't rained all summer, it's guaranteed to rain this week. Gah. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-15751674285204244952008-08-04T19:08:00.000-08:002008-08-04T19:08:00.000-08:00I see a contest coming...who can guess the date th...I see a contest coming...who can guess the date the new addition will be done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-86210427015208357082008-08-04T19:05:00.000-08:002008-08-04T19:05:00.000-08:00When it comes to housing projects, no matter how b...When it comes to housing projects, no matter how big or small, ALWAYS multiply it by four.<BR/><BR/>Two months, they said?<BR/><BR/>They'll get it done in about eight.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to rain on your parade, but unfortunately that's how it always seems to turn out. :(<BR/><BR/>It looks beautiful, though!April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26145273272804429162008-08-04T18:02:00.000-08:002008-08-04T18:02:00.000-08:00How exciting. Gaahhh I love it!Two months sounds q...How exciting. Gaahhh I love it!<BR/>Two months sounds quick but I'm pulling for you.<BR/>I empathize with regards to getting permission from local council and the planning commission. Oh how I do.<BR/>Try doing it on a historical landmark that's protected by a National Registry. Oh the joys! Sometimes they simply can't see that the rules need to be bent, just a little. I could write my own post on this topic.<BR/>I look forward to the finished project.all over the maphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683876349920004494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-38329033477735851392008-08-04T17:20:00.000-08:002008-08-04T17:20:00.000-08:00That time lapse video is too, too cool. Good idea...That time lapse video is too, too cool. Good idea.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see the final design!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-61041801248853620992008-08-04T12:18:00.000-08:002008-08-04T12:18:00.000-08:00The music in that time lapse made me happy. :-) N...The music in that time lapse made me happy. :-) Nice job. <BR/><BR/>Of building projects, I cannot speak. Not without bursting some capillary veins in my head, anyway. So I'll just wish you luck.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-25447531992620038512008-08-04T10:47:00.000-08:002008-08-04T10:47:00.000-08:00Dealing with ANY municipality is not fun! They ma...Dealing with ANY municipality is not fun! They make it oh so hard on us for minimal things yet things that shouldn't pass inspection do. <BR/><BR/>In our experience, all contractors tend to stretch the truth when it comes to time frames. We started our pool in January with a 2 month time frame. We did not enjoy it that summer as we got a final in October! Evilness!Lissetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412161755820423456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-46781795504428214402008-08-04T09:30:00.000-08:002008-08-04T09:30:00.000-08:00Projects like these seem to always take twice as l...Projects like these seem to always take twice as long and cost at least 20% more than expected. At least ours did (a very moderate estimate)! But Good Luck and hope it's at least dried in before the snow flies! Not to be pessimistic. You've hit your hurdles (maybe?) and I'll be praying for you that that's all you'll have before you get that wonderful and beautiful addition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-91064958420385546212008-08-04T08:42:00.000-08:002008-08-04T08:42:00.000-08:00Sure it will be done in 60 days - after all it was...Sure it will be done in 60 days - after all it was started on time - right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-42981134147944437332008-08-04T08:41:00.000-08:002008-08-04T08:41:00.000-08:00Very nice, the interior and exterior both look ama...Very nice, the interior and exterior both look amazing. especially like the interiorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-10859297018202069322008-08-04T08:07:00.000-08:002008-08-04T08:07:00.000-08:00My favorite part of the timelapse is the kids ridi...My favorite part of the timelapse is the kids riding their bikes! There is something about construction that brings out the kids and the men who live next door--exciting stuff for the neighborhood!<BR/><BR/>Always TRIPLE the length of time that a contractor gives you. And then consider that completion date a conservative guesstimate.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117084634845147874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-8969112336649597552008-08-04T07:31:00.000-08:002008-08-04T07:31:00.000-08:00Renovations can surely be intrusive and induce man...Renovations can surely be intrusive and induce many a migraine, but from the final look you've posted, it will be incredible! Congratulations, and much luck! Petrapetra michelle; Whose role is it anyway?https://www.blogger.com/profile/03474448747236205303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-847506441128713182008-08-04T07:20:00.000-08:002008-08-04T07:20:00.000-08:00LOve the video and the music to boot is really fun...LOve the video and the music to boot is really fun!<BR/>Haaa city ordinance....I think you should have bought a Yak farm.. I would have moved with you!SabineMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02686426828860840308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-82673290195202404692008-08-04T06:56:00.000-08:002008-08-04T06:56:00.000-08:00Neat Video! I am excited for your new addition!Neat Video! I am excited for your new addition!Munchkins and Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984593709136419924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1162762736593185382008-08-04T06:51:00.000-08:002008-08-04T06:51:00.000-08:00That wasn't quite the video I had in mind but oh w...That wasn't quite the video I had in mind but oh well.<BR/><BR/>60 days. Architecturally speaking, experience tells me that you take the original time estimate, double it, deduct one third for short cuts, add two thirds for unexpected complications and times by the number of overseas parts that have to be imported.<BR/>CheersMaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-2128701848163446352008-08-04T06:36:00.000-08:002008-08-04T06:36:00.000-08:00I don't mean to be pessimistic, but I once worked ...I don't mean to be pessimistic, but I once worked for building/electrical contractors . . . it seems that you have to add some time to their projected "finish" date. And I've had some recent remodeling, etc. done, too, and well reality bites. <BR/><BR/>Now, if in Anchorage, they move at a much faster pace and have great integrity, etc. You may finish early (?) . . . Let's hope and pray they have all their ducks in a row and they do so.<BR/><BR/>May the Construction Angels abide with you in rich abundance until your project is complete.<BR/><BR/>It will look great when done! Sorry the gov. folks have to be so horsey. It never ceases to amaze me how gov. people can be that way--unless they're dealing with their friends/family. Equity doesn't seem to exist. Either that or old fashioned ability to be reasonable and logical. Power-hungry beasts! (Sorry. Did I say that?) I've worked for the gov. It never ceases to amaze me how full of *** stuff*** some of those people are! Best of luck to you all.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the blow-by-blow picturs/descriptions of your progress.Pencil Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754663050624125557noreply@blogger.com