How we plan, design, manufacture and build

Create Your Forever Home

Picture of an extended family, older parents, grown married children with grandchildren who want to live together

1. Plan

We start with understanding your household and their needs to identify your spatial and functional requirements. We work with you to develop a plan tailored to your budget to either rebuild your current home or relocate to your new forever home.

We dream, plan, design, acquire land, manufacture, build and finish your new home.

To explore what is possible, schedule a free online meeting with one of our consultants.

A sketch of your ideal home is made to develop the initial plan

Design

2. Design

The architecture and design process involves a three stage process.

Stage 1 includes developing the overall design concept, layout, entrances, functional space, parking and key lifestyle requirements.

Stage 2 includes the final architectural design for approval. These design files will be used for permits, approvals and the manufacturing process.

Stage 3 includes an optional full digital 3D model where interior design concepts can be explored to see what your finished home will look like.

A detailed architectural drawing and layout of your future home is the first stage
An image of a two family home with a main wing and a separate attached smaller wing
A realistic digital 3D model allows for detailed interior design

3. Manufacturing


The completed architectural files are used to prepared the digital files used to custom manufacture all walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows and every other structural component.

CLT panels range from 12 cm to 30cm thick and have thermal, acoustic and fire safety insulation features integrated into the panels delivering superior performance. This approach produces a better engineered and higher quality buildings.

4. Build - Stage I
Foundations

The CLT construction process is faster, requires less complexity and labor at the job site and has minimal or zero waste since all components are manufactured and finished prior to delivery to the job site.

The first phase is the preparation of the site, excavation and the construction of the building foundation. The completion of this stage is timed with the delivery of building panels and components from the manufacturers.

5. Build Stage II:
Building Assembly


The typical time required to assemble the building is 4 to 8 weeks depending on the size and design. The structure is assembled using a crane to lift and position the panels in place.

The thermal and acoustic insulation features are integrated directly in the CLT panels. The floor, ceiling and wall panels are delivered fully finished further reducing completion time and execution risk.

6. Build Stage III:
Interior and Exterior Finishing


The final stage is the completion of all interior and exterior finishings to being move in ready as per the original design specifications and digital model. This phase would be inclusive of all interior design finishes as specified.

A Kuozuo Design Consultant can help you finish your home in any way you choose with the choices of appliances, wall treatments, flooring, bathroom fixtures and anything specified during the Design phase.

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Toronto - Collingwood
E: info@kuozuo.ca

We answer all enquiries within 24 hours on business days.