How Much House Can You Build on a Toronto Lot
The amount of house you can build depends on the rules and physical conditions of the particular property. Multiplying lot area by a single ratio will often miss constraints that determine the shape, height and usable space of the building. A credible area range develops from the permitted envelope, site conditions and a preliminary floor […]
Designing a Home on a Narrow (25 Foot or Less) Toronto Lot
On a 25-foot Toronto lot, the stair, dining table and route to the garden compete for a limited width. A successful custom home or major renovation resolves those relationships early, while there is still room to move walls and reconsider the plan. Narrow infill properties elsewhere in the GTA raise similar questions. On each site, […]