Design Processes

 

We can do it all specifically in the specializations of Custom Home

Design.As always, please bring all of your innovative ideas and

clippings so that wecan put them together in a design that you'll

love and cherish forever. So callus for a free consultation at your

earliest convenient.

 

Custom House Plans

 

Building a home can be as stressful as planning a marriage, having children

or making a career change. Research suggests that more than half of the

people who have custom homes built are not satisfied with their experience.

 

How can you be sure to get what you want? Get it on paper.

 

Six-phase process:

• Gather any and all clipping you have collected thru the years.

• Assist you in finding the right lot.

• We'll develop the design to meet the lot requirements and incorporate your desires.

• Provide all drawing documents for contractors.

• Build the home of your dreams, instilling trust in you.

• Our knowledge of custom house plans/construction will help you control costs by minimizing waste and maximizing materials, ensuring your dollars are well spent.

 

How to start

 

Send us your sketches (no matter how rough), photos of homes you like - anything that represents your dreams. You may find it helpful to browse through My Stock Plans to get some ideas, see what you like.

You'll appreciate the flexibility our electronic design capabilities afford. Once I generate house plans for you on the computer, we can help you firm up your choices - French doors vs. plain glass, alternate roof lines, etc. (by showing them in the context of your design through various elevations).

 

When to start

 

The best months to build a home are May through September. So, it's wise to start your Custom House Plans in the fall, this will allow you plenty of time to contact builders in January. (The good ones schedule far in advance.) I will be happy to assist you to build the home of your dreams or help you to select a builder, receive and evaluate prices. We can lend as much or as little assistance as you desire. For example, we can brief you on the pros and cons of turnkey construction, subcontracting the home yourself, or hiring a construction superintendent.

 

What to expect

 

Here's the process we follow to produce your Custom House Plans and assist in your home's construction:

Phase I - Predesign / Information Gathering

We work toether with you to define your needs and objectives, considering the function, character, image, space and other factors that affect how you will live in your home.

 

• Assistance with site selection, if needed.

• Site analysis for best placement of the house on the lot.

• Determine scope of construction, budget and schedue

 

Phase II - Schematic Design
We call it brainstorming on paper, developing concept diagrams, rough sketches to detemine the general layout, form an overall appearance of your house and site.

 

Phase III - Design Development
Size, layout and character of your home and site are refined, and elements such as stairs, cabinetry, fireplaces and other built-ins are designed. Technical details, plans, elevations and sections through the house are developed to 80% to 90% completion.

 

Phase IV - Construction Documentation
Your design is translated into the technical language of the contractor. Working drawings (blueprints) and specifications detail all of the materials to be used, where they are to be located and how they are to be installed. Remaining design work is completed as all technical aspects are determined.

 

Phase V - Supervision
Throughout construction, I will reviews the progress of work and facilitates any changes that may be required. We answer questions, review submittals, shop manufacturers' drawings of specific elements to be incorporated within your house and assist in your final selection of finishes and fixtures. Upon completion of construction, we inspect your home to ensure that it is complete.