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From concept, through development and into project completion, imhome is committed to a collaborative approach for your new home or renovation. The process is one of listening, asking, analyzing and engaging you as a participant in the design. Our goal is to discover what will make your project individual and memorable.
Initial Meeting
Sometimes a project can begin with nothing more than a photo, idea, or sketch. It can be that simple. Starting here we discuss the project and listen. We'll explore options and ask questions to better understand your motivations, aspirations, and parameters. We will not accept a commitment, signature or deposit at this first meeting.
Design Development
With the parameters in place we'll begin to design, study and then present options to you. The best features of these will be consolidated into a single strategy and then the concept and plans are further developed. This process involves frequent meetings to discuss and assess the design and to refine it to accommodate changes in project scope or preferences. As the schematic design is completed we'll start to finalize the material and finishes selections. It is at this point the project can be assessed for pricing.
Construction Documents
Once the design is fixed the final design drawings (otherwise known as construction drawings) are produced and submitted for permits. These drawings will provide sub-trades with the necessary information to provide firm quotes. We will develop and maintain an itemized budget list which includes a schedule of fixtures and materials. Given this input and the need to work within the budget we'll make adjustments, if necessary, to the project such as finding alternate materials and/or modifying the design to make it easier and less expensive to build.
Construction
Construction can begin once the permits are released. During the construction phase strong management is the key to success. We'll schedule regular progress meetings with you to ensure your satisfaction during the construction or renovation. The project manager supervises this process and acts on your behalf to inspect the work for compliance with the construction documents and quality standards.
Project Completion
Once the project is complete a detailed walkthrough will take place with you to look for deficiencies. These are then corrected. A customer binder will be presented that will include our limited 1 year warrantee certificate, paint samples, permits, construction photographs and other general project information. We'll stay in touch and make sure that everything is to your satisfaction as you get to settled in your new or renovated home.
David Schleindl
David has received a BFA, film and video major, from the Emily Carr College of Art and Design and a B.Arch from the University of Toronto. Prior to starting Intermodalhome he worked on numerous planning and design projects in Alberta, British Columbia, the Caribbean, China and Australia.
In addition to residential and commercial design David pursues public art projects and is interested in urban issues and how individuals interact with public space. He is currently teaching graphic design software at the Alberta College of Art and Design in the Department of Extended Studies found here.
In early December 2010 a new infill home by Intermodalhome was featured in the Calgary Herald. This article can be found here and describes well the focus of the company.
In addition to residential and commercial design David pursues public art projects and is interested in urban issues and how individuals interact with public space. He is currently teaching graphic design software at the Alberta College of Art and Design in the Department of Extended Studies found here.
In early December 2010 a new infill home by Intermodalhome was featured in the Calgary Herald. This article can be found here and describes well the focus of the company.
Supporting cast
It is with the collaboration and support of many people that projects become realized. Some of those I have and continue to work with are:
Owen Stephenson of Stephenson Custom Woodcraft
Dean Parker of Fire Fly Finishing
Nick Hatch of NBH Painting
Nadine McLeod of changingspace
AirPro Heating & Air Conditioning
Purewater Plumbing
Owen Stephenson of Stephenson Custom Woodcraft
Dean Parker of Fire Fly Finishing
Nick Hatch of NBH Painting
Nadine McLeod of changingspace
AirPro Heating & Air Conditioning
Purewater Plumbing