DRAW Designs Blog

Window performance plays a major role in comfort and energy use in cold regions. In climates like Edmonton, long heating seasons and large temperature differences between indoors and outdoors place high demands on window systems. Understanding how glazing, coatings, and performance ratings work helps homeowners choose windows that support comfort…

Choosing between a home designer, builder, and architect depends on the project stage and the type of decisions required. Each role has different responsibilities, training backgrounds, and legal scopes tied to licensing, liability, and permitted building types. Tasks may overlap, but legal authority and responsibility do not. Understanding these differences…