In this video I talk about my design inspiration for the design of my custom house: Modern. Covering early modernism, Bauhaus, International Style, Mid-Century Modern, and more recent variations with industrial and minimalist influences. I talk about the core principals of modern architecture, and how it can influence your design.

I also talk about Boreal – the manufacturer of my house – and discuss their engineered log solution. I explain how their exposed beam and truss, flat (low slope) roof and other details lend themselves to a modern aesthetic. Finally, I quickly discuss 5 key design points I used. I talk about rhythm and storytelling, and show you my own design signatures. The combination of design inspiration and design signatures is what makes up your personal style.

To my OG subscribers, thank you for sticking around and get ready for a whole new adventure. If you’re new here, welcome! This channel will be changing rapidly over the next year as I transition from a documentary travel series to a design vlog, then again to a DYI renovation series once the house is built. I have several years of videos planned out, so hit that subscribe button today.

Over the next several months, I’ll share my design inspiration – modern, clean, minimal – and show the evolution of the house design. I’ll talk about inspirational kitchen design and how to get the most out of your budget. I’ll share tips on how to design your bathroom to feel like an upscale spa, and how to balance minimalism with creative elements. I’ll even go into the technical details of designing electrical plans and how to select mechanical equipment for efficient solar use. I’m especially excited to talk about how my autism and sensory processing disorder is influencing the design and how we can all design better flowing homes.
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My builder:
Another Boreal Home by Smart Homes Ottawa Inc.
http://smarthomesottawainc.net – 613-493-0115
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00:00 – Intro
00:57 – Clarifying modern design
01:28 – Eras of modernism
01:52 – Modern design principals
02:13 – Boreal engineered logs and modern style
03:24 – 5 basic design principals and rhythm vs storytelling
04:44 – Design signatures
08:02 – Subscribe and comment

There’s so much more to come. Let me know in the comments if there are any specific topics you’d like me to cover. Building community is important to me, so please comment often!

#housedesign #customhouse #moderndesign #architecture #construction

Andy

After losing his job 2 years ago, Andy and his wife MC decided to reboot their lives. They sold their house and belongings, packed up the Tesla, and hit the road on a year long journey across North America. Now back in the Ottawa area, join Andy on his inspiring journey to build a sensory-friendly home on a shoestring budget in the charming town of Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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Andy

After losing his job 2 years ago, Andy and his wife MC decided to reboot their lives. They sold their house and belongings, packed up the Tesla, and hit the road on a year long journey across North America. Now back in the Ottawa area, join Andy on his inspiring journey to build a sensory-friendly home on a shoestring budget in the charming town of Smiths Falls, Ontario.