by William Li | Jun 20, 2014 | Design & Build
I never considered myself as an architect or architectural designer, but one night at a BCIT course, my instructor Mr. Klassen mentioned that he has never been certified or licensed by any associations or organizations, but has been designing detached houses all the time because he is qualified. I was inspired by his idea; just like what I have been doing over the years- working hard for the skills, not the titles or designations. I started to be involved in a house architectural design in 2007, I enjoyed it, and I will do more.
My first designing experience began in 2007 when I joined Jalcon Homes– a custom design & build firm in Auckland as a Design & Build Consultant. My role was really a communication bridge between the client and the architect. Besides the cultural and language barrier in architecture, I also found that the clients easily changed their ideas, therefore, I decided to learn to draft house concepts and plans myself for clients. I think it worked well.
My First Project
My first project located on a sloped site at Albany North Shore. The clients were a young couple who owned their own business, needless to say, the house style reflected their characters-modern and fashion. The house was designed by Cameron B. and I drafted it with ArchiCAD.
2008-02-28 site excavation
2008-03-12 site excavation & retaining wall done
2008-04-13 ready for concrete slab and wall
2008-05-18 basement foundation done
house 3D rendering by William Li with ArchiCad
2014-04-03 photo taken when I returned to New Zealand 5 years after I left
by William Li | Jun 20, 2014 | Design & Build
I never considered myself as an architect or architectural designer, but one night at a BCIT course, my instructor Mr. Klassen mentioned that he has never been certified or licensed by any associations or organizations, but has been designing detached houses all the time because he is qualified. I was inspired by his idea; just like what I have been doing over the years- working hard for the skills, not the titles or designations. I started to be involved in a house architectural design in 2007, I enjoyed it, and I will do more.
My first designing experience began in 2007 when I joined Jalcon Homes– a custom design & build firm in Auckland as a Design & Build Consultant. My role was really a communication bridge between the client and the architect. Besides the cultural and language barrier in architecture, I also found that the clients easily changed their ideas, therefore, I decided to learn to draft house concepts and plans myself for clients. I think it worked well.
My First Project
My first project located on a sloped site at Albany North Shore. The clients were a young couple who owned their own business, needless to say, the house style reflected their characters-modern and fashion. The house was designed by Cameron B. and I drafted it with ArchiCAD.
2008-02-28 site excavation
2008-03-12 site excavation & retaining wall done
2008-04-13 ready for concrete slab and wall
2008-05-18 basement foundation done
house 3D rendering by William Li with ArchiCad
2014-04-03 photo taken when I returned to New Zealand 5 years after I left
by William Li | Jun 20, 2014 | Design & Build
I never considered myself as an architect or architectural designer, but one night at a BCIT course, my instructor Mr. Klassen mentioned that he has never been certified or licensed by any associations or organizations, but has been designing detached houses all the time because he is qualified. I was inspired by his idea; just like what I have been doing over the years- working hard for the skills, not the titles or designations. I started to be involved in a house architectural design in 2007, I enjoyed it, and I will do more.
My first designing experience began in 2007 when I joined Jalcon Homes– a custom design & build firm in Auckland as a Design & Build Consultant. My role was really a communication bridge between the client and the architect. Besides the cultural and language barrier in architecture, I also found that the clients easily changed their ideas, therefore, I decided to learn to draft house concepts and plans myself for clients. I think it worked well.
My First Project
My first project located on a sloped site at Albany North Shore. The clients were a young couple who owned their own business, needless to say, the house style reflected their characters-modern and fashion. The house was designed by Cameron B. and I drafted it with ArchiCAD.
2008-02-28 site excavation
2008-03-12 site excavation & retaining wall done
2008-04-13 ready for concrete slab and wall
2008-05-18 basement foundation done
house 3D rendering by William Li with ArchiCad
2014-04-03 photo taken when I returned to New Zealand 5 years after I left
by William Li | Jun 20, 2014 | Design & Build
I never considered myself as an architect or architectural designer, but one night at a BCIT course, my instructor Mr. Klassen mentioned that he has never been certified or licensed by any associations or organizations, but has been designing detached houses all the time because he is qualified. I was inspired by his idea; just like what I have been doing over the years- working hard for the skills, not the titles or designations. I started to be involved in a house architectural design in 2007, I enjoyed it, and I will do more.
My first designing experience began in 2007 when I joined Jalcon Homes– a custom design & build firm in Auckland as a Design & Build Consultant. My role was really a communication bridge between the client and the architect. Besides the cultural and language barrier in architecture, I also found that the clients easily changed their ideas, therefore, I decided to learn to draft house concepts and plans myself for clients. I think it worked well.
My First Project
My first project located on a sloped site at Albany North Shore. The clients were a young couple who owned their own business, needless to say, the house style reflected their characters-modern and fashion. The house was designed by Cameron B. and I drafted it with ArchiCAD.
2008-02-28 site excavation
2008-03-12 site excavation & retaining wall done
2008-04-13 ready for concrete slab and wall
2008-05-18 basement foundation done
house 3D rendering by William Li with ArchiCad
2014-04-03 photo taken when I returned to New Zealand 5 years after I left
by William Li | Aug 16, 2013 | Design & Build, Real Estate
From the website SEO point of view, I should update my blog regularly, but it has been more than 2 months since my last input. Yes, it’s very busy for the home inspection business, and I read a news today at Vancouver Sun and said ‘Hot Vancouver real estate market boosts national housing number…’ wow, no wonder! I don’t think that is a good news for potential buyers, but what can we do as we live in VANCOUVER!
Apart from the home inspection, I have a managed a renovation project which included both exterior and interior painting, re-flooring, some re-roofing, windows replacement, kitchen cabinet renewal, furnace replacement, the electrical panel replacement and so many other things. I do gain some valuable experience from managing the project, especially for the high efficiency furnace and electrical panel replacement by licensed trades people. I spent two days with them by offering being a free helper, you know, it is really a good experience for a home inspector.
