We've gotten to the point where we are communicating daily with our team. Whether it be the architect, engineer, arborist, city, etc.
Architect - Sending info back and forth to get a good design
Engineer - Talking about what a load test entails, and what he can do for us. A load test, test the load that the tree's can take. This will help us design structurally.
Arborist - Collecting data to then have the arborist write up a report for the city plans.
City - Figuring out rules and regulations (roof, fireplace, etc)
Monday, March 24, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Climbing the Tree
I'm quite pregnant and should't be climbing tree's, so Bren (my husband) heads to Sport Chalet, buys more climbing gear and heads to the site. He has a few things he needs to take care of:
- Needs to take video of the site for Dave (architect)
- Needs to map out any neighboring tree's we might be able to use (for Dave, the architect)
- Needs to climb the main tree all the way to the top and take pics and measurements (for the arborist)
- Needs to take video of the site for Dave (architect)
- Needs to map out any neighboring tree's we might be able to use (for Dave, the architect)
- Needs to climb the main tree all the way to the top and take pics and measurements (for the arborist)
Photo's
Footage for Architect
Footage for Arborist
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting with Our Architect

- Measurements from main tree to supporting tree's
- Video's for more familiarity (Architect lives in WA, so this should help)
Interior Inspiration Below
Interior Inspiration Below
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Like the sliding bedroom door |
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Interesting use of space |
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Storage idea under the stairs |
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Liked the Compact kitchen on the wall (Without the door) |
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Liking the style of this Island |
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Like the cut out storage space, not so much the style of the island |
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Great Metal framing around the wood |
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Loving the cement walls in the bathroom |
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Fun Light Fixtures |
Monday, March 3, 2014
The Arborist Meets us at the Site
Gallery is empty
That same day, we also need to get measurements to produce a topographic map for the architect. This will help the architect get an idea for the steepness of the property. (as he's located in Washington, not CA) We bring the family crew along for the day (my dad, sis and her boyfriend) The family was a HUGE help as always; really don't think we would have completed the days tasks without them. My dad has a background as a carpenter as well as construction and metal; having him there allowed Bren to be with the arborist, while my dad headed the measurements for the topographic map.
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