7 October 2019
Think through your desired day-to-day lifestyle. Consider times when life will be out of the norm. Decide how rooms will connect to each other. Put people in the house. Place the position of the sun. Sketch some of the exterior. Think safety. Take it to the professionals. Don’t you want...
29 August 2019
Ultra-efficient home design combines multiple strategies from architectural design to the installation of highly-efficient appliances and renewable energy systems. We’ve written about energy-efficient home design before – about how thoughtful architectural design and planning for energy-efficient appliances in your custom house plan can reduce your impact on the environment. Now,...
16 August 2019
Lots of specific questions – right down to how your corners will look Lots of options (allowances) that slide the price of your new home up or down A discussion about design requirements imposed by your neighborhood A thorough consideration of landscape engineering A historical database that demonstrates your cost...
31 July 2019
One of the most important factors that determines custom home build cost in the U.S. is where in the country you want to live. Working with a custom home builder to make your dream home a reality is a serious investment. But how major that investment is depends a lot...
16 July 2019
Efficiency lighting. Small(er) refrigerator. Induction range. LED TVs. Large(r) washer and dryer. Quality insulation, windows and siding. Air source heat pump system (in South Carolina). Want to help reduce our environmental impact as humans? Guess what – you don’t have to go anywhere to do it. The difference you make...