Residential Work

Building a home on a remote island presents a unique set of challenges - distance and "island time." To help close the distance gap, we developed a communication system that goes a long ways towards eliminating it. To mitigate the effects of "Island time," we've developed working relationships with local building department officials and businesses.

Communication

We take full advantage of today's technology to virtually eliminate the need for client and consultant travel. The financial impact is significant.

  • Internet meetings - allow us to present and interact with people in as many as 50 different locations simultaneously.
  • Tablet computers - allow meeting participants to interact with our digital presentations live via the internet (sketch, erase, overlay, etc.)
  • Large format scanner - allows us to digitize oversized drawings and send them anywhere vie e-mail
  • FTP Site - Current project documents are accessible via Studio 29 web-site.
  • Web-cam - project team can visit construction site any time.

Relationships

Our local experience has provided us with the insight and relationships necessary to efficiently shepherd a project through the local design, permitting and construction process. We've become familiar with the nuances of:

  • Zoning and building codes
  • Building department and staff
  • Contractors and subcontractors
  • Material suppliers
  • Weather, road conditions, etc.