This Architect camped out to have perfect window placement

[@randyrand-renovate2075]

“The skylights don’t need to be in the living room to light the living room” !!!lighting is amazing and is usually a last thought. Very well thought out here 👊👊

[@JoshPiland]

Great video! Thank you Julia for walking us through your decisions. This whole project has been a blast. Thank you all for taking us along.

[@RandySmith-iz1ml]

Julia makes this video really good!

[@brennanvhoek]

This was great! Would love to see more videos with Julia

[@south_coast]

Really enjoying seeing this home come together. It is awesome to hear the perspective of the architect, especially as she is the owner as well. Great work!

[@mikechan231]

Love these videos that explore design intentions of the build. So helpful hear the thoughts behind the design.

[@cmm170526]

Great insight! Thank you very much for sharing the inspirations and theory behind the design decisions. Very helpful! Thank you.

[@Ashley-eliza]

SO so interesting. Thank you for sharing!!

[@tjay7233]

I think it will be interesting for future generations to do some research and perhaps find these videos to see and have insight on how we used to be.

[@phillipquigley5095]

Hi! loving all of the aspects of the build/design of this project and following along throughout the process. would Julia be comfortable sharing her design philosophy/previous projects of things that are focal to her work?

[@Bryankrall8090]

Those bees make a perfect 3/8 hole in wood haha.

[@dmzubcsekkunstkammer]

You guys produce excellent content. This is one step beyond that. Well done and thank you.

[@NSBuilders]

Thanks so much! Love having Julia on the show

[@BostonMark]

Nice design touches tuned in and sensitive

[@sergeyb8]

Very curious to see how the windows look when it's all done. Very unique and I can't really picture it now

[@watchyoutubeaccount1]

Can y’all do an episode about using steel stud vs wood stud for interior walls? Thanks!

[@thisismissem]

I live in a flat in Berlin with these style windows, in most rooms I've curtains in front, but they hang from the ceiling - when you open the window, the roller blinds just hang on the window a little bit (it's fine for summer nights); In my kitchen I added a roller blind hanging from the window, and it's also good, though gives different feel, feels a little more open (though I only went that route because it was what I could get)

[@notshylo]

Is there a name for the the detail where the drywall runs directly into the window jamb?

[@Tandemdesigns]

I really love this project! Great design Julia! How are you finishing the exposed insulation that sits against the foundation wall above grade? I'm using the same system for my house under construction but I can't decide how to finish that detail.

[@julianugentarchitect]

Honestly, I’m not sure how we’re going to finish the exposed insulation. We’ve batted around lots of ideas from stucco to FRP panels. Manufacturers if you’re listening: we need a sturdy sheet material to cover exposed insulation from 8” below grade to 8” above grade.

[@Tandemdesigns]

@@julianugentarchitectThanks for the reply, I'm glad I'm not the only one! I was thinking of using cement board but couldn't wrap my head around an efficient way to connect it to my foundation, or even if that would actually cause more damage to the structure long term. I would love to have a false stone product cover that exposed foundation and insulation layer. I look forward to seeing your solution! Side note, how did you acquire your armatherm Z girt materials? I'm interested in a few pieces to thermally decouple my Maine deck brackets from my rim joist.

[@stevecrawford6958]

@@Tandemdesigns cement board is one of the better options. but honestly anything can just become a nest for rodents and such.

[@Tandemdesigns]

@@stevecrawford6958 I ended up using xps underground because of local availability of fiber board

[@Chris_Moncada]

Why not have the blinds go from bottom up vs top down? Looks like you may have more room down at the sill.

[@msabercr]

I've seen a lot of the American distributed flush mount and in wall/ceiling options get discontinued maybe a european option exists? Bosch has some flush mount fire alarm solutions that are UL, CSFM and NYC-MEA certified.

[@1989catman]

Julia, no criticism. But European windows are more meant for european way of window shading, which more often than not are exterior shades, either header integrated roller, or simply manually operated exterior shutters as seen in traditional French houses. For the same reason above, I would recommend you to look at exterior roller shades. You have enough exterior insulation build up that you could take out the 6” height just above the window. Jambs will likely need a small track. Hunter Douglas Architectural has some to consider.

[@julianugentarchitect]

Thanks - that is a consideration. I don’t need sun control on the east side, only privacy, so hoping I can do a cloth roller shade of some sort. I’ve actually been working with the Hunter Douglas rep and they’ve been very helpful.

[@CC_Foster]

@@julianugentarchitect I still really like your idea of just recessed into the ceiling. An amazing build. Kudos to you and NS!

[@josecito976]

I might have missed it, what brand are those windows??

[@julianugentarchitect]

Schone windows, from Canada

[@josecito976]

@@julianugentarchitect thanks! They’re amazing

[@mixedbeans]

Why did you pick Schone over something like Schuco? I'm trying to find good aluminum European windows myself.

[@mixedbeans]

Did you work with Schone out of Needham Heights?

[@neilguilbeault9950]

Seeless makes a flush mount smoke detector

[@hu5tle-]

I had written a few paragraphs on how to address the smoke alarm, but because the comment had a link in it, it looks like You Tube deleted it. They should really tell you ahead of time so you can correct it instead of wholesale deleting it. Ping me if you want the details.

[@ecruben]

I would be very interested. I'm aware of the Bosch units and SeeLess solutions but am looking for something better. Please let me know!

[@jvalal]

@@ecruben My thoughts were to take the Aria Drywall Lite Bead [Return] and modify that so the Nest or other detector type would sit behind the insert shown, with the detector recessed. Since Nest has vents on the sides these would correspond with the Aria vent slots and wouldn't expect to see much degradation in airflow to the alarm itself. The alarm would be hidden with just the Aria vent slots visible. Another option could be crafting your own solution and have the detector sit recessed in the wall and perf or slot some drywall to cover it still allowing ventilation to the detector. This feels like a lot of work and pretty much gets you the same effect as the Aria option I mentioned. The upside would be that you could design the perf/slot pattern to your liking. Hope that makes sense.

[@ecruben]

@@jvalal clever. thanks I looked it up and totally understand. Just wonder about airflow... You think inspector would reject?

[@hu5tle-]

@@ecruben Sorry, didn't mean to post under my name. Probably a little confusing. Switched accounts to keep continuity. Yes, totally agree that airflow is an unknown and as you are aware every inspector is a little different. What's the requirement that's driving that location placement? Can the detector go opposite the skylight on the ceiling where your can lights are?

[@ecruben]

@@hu5tle- Same requirement as Julia: looking for clean aesthetic to match mudded in GDR, luminaires, keypads etc. Safety and Security is the toughest to hide (i.e. smokes, PIR motion detectors etc)

[@olafbigandglad]

Re : smoke detector - could it be recessed in the ceiling with some kind of paintable screen covering it?

[@sergeyb8]

I think this has a question for a fire department inspector. Detectors have openings for sensors as well as drivers for sound. All openings are designed and tested with the assumption that there are no instructions. There's even code on how close it could be located to a wall

[@sergeyb8]

Just googled. There's a company called See Less and they make a recessed enclosure. But IMO it should still be checked with the local inspector

[@CC_Foster]

@@sergeyb8 Thanks for the find. A bit pricey for just the "Can" but the look is totally worth it

[@siriosstar4789]

I find cantilevers and corner glass windows very disturbing . i have no concern about external views while in my house . i will place energy efficient and safety and ease maintenance over looking out the window . if i want a view , i'll go outside . 😎

[@tjay7233]

I think it will be interesting for future generations to do some research and perhaps find these videos to see and have insight on how we used to be.