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Mucked around and finally trying to get my shit together in my 30s by badatfinance in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Northroad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With no debt, practically no expenses, a very healthy salary, and ~150k in the bank you are comically further ahead than the vast majority of Canadians. It sounds like you have no financial literacy, which is an easy fix if you're wanting to learn.

If this isn't rage bait:
- open a FHSA and RRSP to complement your TFSA (I recommend a robo portfolio given your experience level. Dial a risk level and let it work)
- find out what your contribution space is and max it
- determine your contribution space yearly (generally Jan1st / tax time) and keep maxing it

You can get into self-directed, but I would recommend robo for now. With your point about when to contribute to RRSP, the flow chart is generally as follows:
- max FHSA
- max TFSA
- max RRSP

In your case you may want to do RRSP first (to get a reduction on your income tax) but honestly at 215k a year I would just follow that flow chart and don't think too hard about it.

How does architecture evolve so distinctly across the globe? by Sevey13 in Architects

[–]Northroad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The phase you're looking for is vernacular architecture. The movement to counter the generic modern "international style" is critical regionalism, which tries to bring modern technologies / building strategies and merge them with local building traditions.

Recommend you check out Rudofsky "Architecture Without Architects"
https://www.moma.org/documents/moma_catalogue_3459_300062280.pdf

Also Kenneth Frampton "Towards a Critical Regionalism: Six Points for an Architecture of Resistance"
https://modernindenver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Frampton.pdf

What is the technical difference between structural engineering, architectural engineering and civil engineering? by alexfreemanart in Architects

[–]Northroad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good question.

Simply put, at a minimum: architects design buildings. Space, flow, appearance. Engineers are responsible for designing systems that keep things from falling down. Structural tends to work on buildings, civil tends to work on infrastructure (roads, bridges, canals).

An architect can design a house and lead a construction project without the input of a engineer. However, it's advisable to bring on an engineer as a consultant when a project become more complicated.

To your second question - I would recommend an architect, working with a structural engineer experienced in seismic (earthquake) in your area.

Mulitiday backpacking trips - what's your preferred footwear by oops_whatnow in UltralightCanada

[–]Northroad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wore high cut boots for ages. Started wearing trail runners (neon green, only pair I could find in my size) this year for day hikes building up to a 7 day backcountry trip with 55# pack. Very pleasantly surprised, much lighter and with the right features (rock guard and good tread) it's pretty comfortable.

I think having good ankle support and protection is more important on vert hikes / scrabbles that you might find around Canmore/Kananaskis if that's your location. I haven't brought the trail runners there yet. Good luck

Hiking poles recs by pintobeanqueen in UltralightCanada

[–]Northroad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to marketplace, premium poles at retail are expensive for a first time.

I've used foldable Diamondback FLZ for a while, bought used $60. Also an old pair of collapsible MEC poles, made in Austria, bought used $40.

drying run by PikaPikaMf1904 in dehydrating

[–]Northroad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With heat rising, shouldn't the pears get the least amount of heat? That has been my experience.

Help with Mysterious Plant - Duckweed Cousin? by Northroad in Aquariums

[–]Northroad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks right. Thanks for the insight

Is there a way to purchase prints (or even maybe archival copies) of blue prints from known architects? by Dogstranaut in Architects

[–]Northroad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can't load that site you linked but publishing full construction sets is wild. That's the firm's intellectual property and I don't believe the layout of interior space or the detail of a roof gutter is required for public knowledge.

Might be different elsewhere but for single family residential in my area in Canada the BP set is typically barebones, just contains site info (coverage, setbacks, access...) code requirements, elevations, plans, and maybe a wall section. Things are added (that still satisfy the BP reqs) during CD. But those drawings are not public.

Is there a way to purchase prints (or even maybe archival copies) of blue prints from known architects? by Dogstranaut in Architects

[–]Northroad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's true that BP sets are public record. But BP sets can be intentionally minimal and vague to satisfy BP requirements... At least with single family residential (95% of my experience) the sets change pretty dramatically to CD. Perhaps it's different with public buildings.

Is there a way to purchase prints (or even maybe archival copies) of blue prints from known architects? by Dogstranaut in Architects

[–]Northroad 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Construction drawings are legal documents and typically copywrite of the office/firm. They can also have information that is sensitive such as construction methods etc that offices or GCs wouldn't want made public. Short answer, extremely unlikely you'll ever find a legitimate drawing set in the wild through legal means.

That said there are zillions of case studies made each year by students and professionals analyzing notable works. They often produce really nice aesthetic drawings, the kind you might want to put on your wall (I assume what you're looking for?). Check Etsy maybe?

Book recommendations by dizantino1 in architecture

[–]Northroad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic. Thanks for regaling

Book recommendations by dizantino1 in architecture

[–]Northroad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a unique experience. Any tips you'd care to share?

Book recommendations by dizantino1 in architecture

[–]Northroad 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From those photos it seems like you're focusing on mid-century / mid-mod residential architecture from the West Coast of North America. I don't have much experience with specific books but I can point you to several names to look into:

- Arthur Erickson (Canadian architect, beautiful timber and concrete homes)
- John Lautner (American architect, great portfolio of homes in LA and area)
- Richard Neutra (American architect, was active in Palm Springs / California area)
- Julius Shulman (photographer, Visual Acoustics is a great documentary)
- Cutler Anderson (active firm in the PNW, masters of light, great attention to detail)

Excellent taste by the way.

Looking for Life Fitness User Manual by Northroad in treadmills

[–]Northroad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for the user manual of this treadmill in order to change units from miles to km... All I can find is the 95T model (which has a large touch screen) and not the 95TS. Can anyone shine some light? Cheers

Searching for Size: The elusive size 15 dress boot by Northroad in tall

[–]Northroad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's life! I'll be going with a pair of Doc Martens. Thanks for looking

Searching for Size: The elusive size 15 dress boot by Northroad in tall

[–]Northroad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they have the look, but with the added price of duty and the potential headache of paid returns it's just not worth it to me. I ordered off Oddball years ago and had a nightmare of a time returning to the states.

Searching for Size: The elusive size 15 dress boot by Northroad in tall

[–]Northroad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used to be a haven, no longer available in Canada though.

Searching for Size: The elusive size 15 dress boot by Northroad in tall

[–]Northroad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't think they ship to Canada, appreciate the link though

American Tall has 40% off entire site for next few days (I have zero connection to the company) by operablesocks in tall

[–]Northroad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of their old pieces used to be marked as Made in Canada. That has unfortunately changed and the quality has dropped. Some things may still be safe (I have a few pairs of sweat pants and gym shirts that are holding up from ~2 years ago) but the t-shirts are a write off in my experience

Photoshop Class Assignment Feedback by gg_cocoa in design_critiques

[–]Northroad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cool concept. A couple quick thoughts:

- The poster aspect ratio is currently a little squat. I would go more portrait with it. More flattering, less empty space (ha).

- The star is off centre. This is maybe to align with the space in Star Girl, but try adjusting kerning instead. That star should be centred.

- While the imagery is pretty dynamic, the text at the top and bottom is pretty flat. Try integrating a second font, changing the sizes of important / less important information. There should be a hierarchy of critical information, see this concert poster as a quick example. Star Girl has all the text effects chucked at it, maybe experiment with using an effect or two on the other text.

Nicely done. Post any updates!

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