For starters, this book is not a technical manual; it is a guide of what to Consider prior to making the first steps towards achieving your goal of a comfortable living space for you and your family. It looks at the issues of the site or location of your home in some detail and provides samples of what to consider for the location, slope, soil type, and other issues that may have an effect on the cost of construction. It describes how to select your architect or home designer and how to pr...

LONNIE DONALDSON was born and raised in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. He leads an enjoyable childhood on the banks of the LaHave River and has developed a strong friendship with a neighbor. A family tragedy results in his move to Halifax, the capital of the Province, and to complete his education. While in Halifax he meets his future wife and begins working on construction projects which leads to his chosen profession of architecture. As an architect he holds several employment positions ...