Building your dream cottage on a steep lakefront lot might seem impossible—but it’s not. In this episode of Build the Unbuildable, architect James Pitropov and co-host John Tyreman unpack the art and science of designing for topography. From strategic surveying and ICF foundations to retaining walls, terraces, and multi-level layouts, James explains how thoughtful design can transform vertical challenges into breathtaking opportunities. You’ll also learn why early collaboration—with surveyor...
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Building your dream cottage on a steep lakefront lot might seem impossible—but it’s not. In this episode of Build the Unbuildable, architect James Pitropov and co-host John Tyreman unpack the art and science of designing for topography. From strategic surveying and ICF foundations to retaining walls, terraces, and multi-level layouts, James explains how thoughtful design can transform vertical challenges into breathtaking opportunities. You’ll also learn why early collaboration—with surveyor...
Building A House On An Island: Challenges, Best Practices, and Examples
Build the Unbuildable — Lakeside Architecture Inc
30 minutes
1 month ago
Building A House On An Island: Challenges, Best Practices, and Examples
Design Your Dream Home Guide: In this episode of Build The Unbuildable, James Pitropov, Principal at Lakeside Architecture Inc, shares his experience building on some of the most challenging sites in Ontario's cottage country; islands. How do you transport equipment and materials? What is the environmental impact? What should be factored into the design of such a cottage? We answer all these questions and more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Challenges of Building on an Island 01:20 Log...
Build the Unbuildable — Lakeside Architecture Inc
Building your dream cottage on a steep lakefront lot might seem impossible—but it’s not. In this episode of Build the Unbuildable, architect James Pitropov and co-host John Tyreman unpack the art and science of designing for topography. From strategic surveying and ICF foundations to retaining walls, terraces, and multi-level layouts, James explains how thoughtful design can transform vertical challenges into breathtaking opportunities. You’ll also learn why early collaboration—with surveyor...
