Shar Knowles

03/10/2025

A busy year with new-builds and renovations add to my experience. Clients requested new-builds for houses, tiny homes, garages, a cottage, raised a house, a house addition, moving an accessory building, building backyard suites, deck additions, for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) I provided plans for sound proof & fire resistant floor & wall assemblies. Clients invested in projects to bring future returns. Did you know that putting your ideas on paper can help you decide on plans that work for you? Getting plans just right streamlines the building process, saving you time and money. Visit sharkdraftingservices.ca and call me with your ideas today!

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01/05/2024

Amazingly Affordable Tiny Homes! Do you want to save money, make money or just have a place to chill out? Did you know you can use a tiny home a for a variety of reasons? You can buy ready made building plans or design your home. Tiny homes are a lot more versatile than you may think and you can use them for a variety of purposes:...

Amazingly Affordable Tiny Homes! Do you want to save money, make money or just have a place to chill out? Did you know you can use a tiny home a for a variety of reasons? You can buy ready made bui…

11/01/2023

I’ve been a Drafting Technologist since 1996 and I create professional 2D drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) for commercial and residential architectural new-builds & renovations for building permit, construction or engineering. If you were thinking of building new or renovating your home or business, I can help put your ideas on paper. Maybe you want to add a deck, a garage or a carport to your property, a chalet for guests, a Bed & Breakfast or a backyard cabin for playing games or hosting parties, or you'd like to landscape your yard for planting locations of trees and shrubs....

I’ve been a Drafting Technologist since 1996 and I create professional 2D drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) for commercial and residential architectural new-builds & renovations for bu…

10/10/2023

Let me help you design and create an energy-efficient, eco-friendly home. Conserving energy is important to reduce environmental impact. From designing with green materials to affordable insulation methods. Investing in high-quality insulation is the most effective way to reduce your energy bills; this will help keep heat in during the winter months and out during summer, resulting in more comfortable temperatures throughout the year....

Let me help you design and create an energy-efficient, eco-friendly home. Conserving energy is important to reduce environmental impact. From designing with green materials to affordable insulation…

10/10/2023

I can help you design an energy efficient home or business with this tip: Vestibules are small entryways that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and indoors. They are designed to keep the cold air out and prevent heat loss from the house. Vestibules can be designed in a variety of ways: Vestibules can be used to store shoes, coats, and other outdoor gear....

I can help you design an energy efficient home or business with this tip: Vestibules are small entryways that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and indoors. They are designed to keep the cold …

09/15/2023

"Wow, can't beat that for service. Sharon was prompt and accurate in her drafting of my tiny home. I would recommend her services. Talk to you for the next project. - Thanks Dylan"

“Wow, can’t beat that for service. Sharon was prompt and accurate in her drafting of my tiny home. I would recommend her services. Talk to you for the next project. – Thanks Dylan…

09/15/2023

Robbie Parker The Small House Company Ltd.

Robbie Parker The Small House Company Ltd.

09/06/2023

08/31/2023

I am presently drafting a Veterinary Clinic for the Ashton's in Elmsdale, NS
Recently completed The Parker Residence in Nine Mile River, NS
Tiny Homes for the Parker Residence & Sycamore Tiny Homes
House plans for Rafuse/Keddy in Barss Corner, NS &
Monk Residence at Molega Lake, Queens Co, NS
Work Experience:
Andrea Doncaster Engineering, Dartmouth, NS 2021-2022
Alumarch-Knotwood, Ryan Renovations, New Glasgow, NS, 2021
Design Build Solutions, Shannex (Multi-plex), Bedford, NS, 2020
Monk Renovations (Read Renovations), Halifax, NS 2020
Norman Flynn Design, Dartmouth, NS, 2019
The Calgary Airport Authority, (Site and Facility Drawings) International Terminal Team, AB 2006-2017
McElhanney Land Surveys (Oil & Gas Sites), Calgary AB 2006
Unique Patterns (Custom Fit Clothing), Halifax, NS, 2002-2004
OSP Consultants (Telecom), Dartmouth, NS 1996-2001
House Plans for Jackie Laird, Crescent Beach, NS, 1995

I am presently drafting a Veterinary Clinic for the Ashton’s in Elmsdale, NS and the Parker Residence in Nine Mile River, NS; recently completed Tiny Home designs for the Parker Residence and…

08/17/2023

In the aftermath of our most recent flooding in Nova Scotia, many people are faced with basement remediation. Thought should be given to future flooding events. Whether you are on city sewer or have a septic system, consider installing a backflow prevention gate valve. Redesign your lowest floor above the base (or design) flood elevation to reduce potential flooding in your home....

In the aftermath of our most recent flooding in Nova Scotia, many people are faced with basement remediation. Thought should be given to future flooding events. Whether you are on city sewer or hav…

08/11/2023

With 27 years experience, let me help You bring your Architectural ideas to life with Professional Plans from Permit to Construction. Perhaps you have an idea for a Patent and need a Professional Drawing or need a Plan for Landscaping or Feng shui.
I Draft Plans for Architectural New-Builds & Renovations, Kitchen & Basement Remodeling, Custom Homes, Decks, Floor Plans, Elevations, Home Additions & Remodeling, Landscape Plans, Commercial Construction, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Sustainable & Universal Design.
I can meet with you to discuss your ideas. Visit https://sharkdraftingservices.ca
Planning your project in advance will help save you time and money!