A STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
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DESIGN
A balance between the desires of the
client, the Uniform Building Code, the Planning Department and
the limiting conditions of a site, are always possible. It is
our job to find that balance. Once possible conflicts between
the desires of the client and the government are resolved, the
enjoyment of designing begins. It is our goal to assist in the
creation of a design that incorporates the requirements of all
these factors, while still maximizing to the fullest extent
possible the wishes of the client.
DRAFTING
Our drafting, printing and plotting are
done on AutoCAD equipped workstations using the latest
software and programs. Plotting is done on HP Design Jets that
can produce prints up to 36" wide and -if you wish- 120’
long. All our prints are of original quality; the day of the
fuzzy "blue print" has been replaced by modern day
technology that does a better job and a quicker job. The
technology allows us to reduce a 36" by 24" standard
drawing down to 8" by 11", fax it to the client for
review and revision and then make changes in the master
drawing, all in a matter of moments, instead of days.
ENERGY STUDY
J. W. Cory and Associates is well aware of
the virtues of Energy conservation, and this value is
reflected in our design and permitting projects. Using the
latest Washington state approved Wattsun energy program, we
strive to coordinate structural size, heat source, and glazing
percentage to the maximum advantage of the client. Innovative
designs, along with the creative use of such features as solar
orientation and heat sinks can make possible both an energy
efficient home that is inexpensive to heat, and an expansive
feeling, light filled residence.
SITE DESIGN
Too often the site is relegated to
background of the discussion when designing a house; the site
is seen as that upon which the building sits, as opposed to
being viewed as a component which may influence the design of
the project. In addition to the aesthetics, there are a number
of very practical aspects to site design that must also be
addressed if the total project is to be successfully realized.
These involve everything from solar access to the more mundane
considerations of septic and drainage disposal. Our goal:
impacting the site in a innovative way that pleases
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
A picture is clearly worth a thousand
words, but a clear picture of a legally defensible argument
requires clear cogent descriptions that are best done with
words. Construction documents must explain the picture in a
way that makes it clear what, how and when a picture is to
become a reality, and how much that reality will cost. Our
construction documents are carefully crafted to minimize
vagueness and misunderstandings. A typical construction Manual
will run from 60 to 100+ pages, and cover all aspects of the
project in a manner that will forestall argument and
misunderstanding. The Manual clarifies how the job is be done,
who is to do it, when it is to be done, and how it is to look
after it is done.
CONTRACTOR SELECTION
We maintain a currently updated list of
contractors and sub-contractors. From that list we select the
right firm for the project, receive their proposals, evaluate
and recommend to the client the firm most qualified to perform
the project in a timely fashion at the least possible cost,
while maintaining our set standards of performance.
SITE INSPECTIONS & MANAGEMENT
While the Building Department makes cursory
inspections to check compliance with the Building Code, we
perform inspections to determine if the goals of the project
are met. After each inspection we file a Field Report and
maintain copies for the client and the contractor.
PROJECT COST CONTROL
A lack of cost control results from a lack
of project control. It is our role to insure any extra work or
changes in the project are fully documented and priced prior
to work being performed. Each project has an Excel spreadsheet
created to track the project
All changes are recorded and may only be
approved upon written authorization.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
__________________________JACK
W. CORY
EDUCATION
Graduate
courses:
Philosophy,
Art History,
English
and Master of Fine Arts classes
University
of California at Berkeley
Bachelor
of Arts
Philosophy
of Art
University
of California at Berkeley
Associate
of Arts
Iron
Working/High Rise Construction
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered
Architect Exam Candidate
Candidate
# 24392
Professional
Member
International
Conference of Bld Officials.
Lic.
# 14370-0
Member
International Association
of
Electrical Inspectors
Membership
No. 003403
Member
of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials
Senior
Installer, On-Site Sewage Systems
San
Juan County, Wa
General
Contractor
Lic.
# JWCORC*251L
Commercial
Pesticide Consultant
Lic.
# 42806
Licensed
to perform Structural Inspections
Aquatic
Pest Control License
(Aquatic:
42806)
Wa
State Dept. of Agriculture
Senior
Designer, On-Site Sewage Systems
San
Juan County, Wa
Designer,
Water Systems
San
Juan County, Wa
DESIGN
1978
to present
Owner,
J.W. Cory & Associates
Design
and Drafting
1969
to 1978
Berkeley
Homes
Design
and Drafting
INSPECTION
EXPERIENCE
1989
to present
President,
First Inspect Inc.
Home
inspection and Planning Consulting.
CONSTRUCTION
EXPERIENCE
1971-1989
Owner,
J.W. Cory Construction Company
General
Contacting Company
Owner,
GEM (General Earth Moving)
Excavating
contracting company
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Past
and Present
San
Juan County, Washington
Member
Building
Department Board of Appeals
Town
of Friday Harbor
Chairman
Bio-Solids
Advisory Committee
San
Juan County Public Works
Chairman
Technical
Advisory Committee
on
the Permit Center for Planning, Building & Health
Member
Technical
Advisory Committee
Rules
& Regulations - Comprehensive Plan
Citizen
Advisory Committee Member
Proposed
Comprehensive Plan
Citizen
Advisory Sub-Committee: Shoreline
Regulations/Law/Policy
Review
Committee S. J. County Water Ordnance
Drinking
Water Advisory Committee
Environmental
Health Department
Chairman
Airport
Advisory Committee,
Friday
Harbor Port Commission
Chairman
Town
of Friday Harbor Planning Commission
Chairman
Land
Use Subcommittee San Juan County
Energy
Project
Executive
Committee
San
Juan Islands Tidal Power Committee.
Architectural
Improvement Committee
San
Juan Chamber of Commerce.
Ex
officio, San Juan County Tourism
Planning
Committee.
Chairman
Airport
Advisory Committee to the
Friday
Harbor Port Commission
Chairman
Noise
Ordinance Subcommittee Airport
Advisory
Committee,
Friday
Harbor Port Commission
MILITARY
US
Army
Attached
to NSA (National Security Agency)
Agent,
51st Special Operations
Top
Secret (CritCom I) Clearance
116th
Expeditionary Forces
South
East Asia
Joint
Military Assistance Group
U.S.
Army
South
East Asia Treaty Organization
6th
Army Infantry Training Center.
9th
Battle Group
Headquarters
and Headquarters Company
Fort
Ord
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Founder
and Chair, Board of Directors
of
Dance, Art, Music and Entertainment.
President
and a Founding Officer,
Friends
of the Library
Vice-Chairman
and a Founding Officer, Board of Trustees
San
Juan Island Library District.
Vice-Chairman,
Mental Health Sub-
Committee,
San
Juan County Community Services
Administrative
Board
Co-Chairman,
Community Center for the
Arts
at the Fair Grounds
Member
of Advisory Committee: Journal Of
The
San Juans
POLITICAL
INVOLVEMENT
Candidate,
County Commissioner, District 1
Candidate,
Port Commissioner
County
Chairman
Committee
to re-elect
Senator
Slade Gordon
Executive
Committee to elect Stewart Andrews District Court Judge
County
Chairman, Publicity & Issues
Committee
to elect Jack Giard County Commissioner, District 3
Publicity
& Issues
Committee
to re-elect John Evans County Commissioner, District 2
Issues
Committee
Committee
to re-elect Tom Starr County Commissioner, District 1
