You spent a considerable amount of time and effort finding the right lot.  Now that you own it, you are ready to start the planning and design process for a new home.  This will be the home of your dreams and you want it done right.  There are no second chances.  Where do you go from here?

A custom home is one in which the design, layout, technology and style is crafted around the unique circumstances of your life and your site.  Although the term “custom home” may seem to imply expensive, it doesn’t need to be.  It quite simply is a home that has been skillfully planned, designed and executed for a specific site and a unique homeowner.  It may be any size or style and it may incorporate any number of technologies or building systems.  In the planning process for a custom home you will be actively involved in the decision making for products, materials, systems and technologies instead of relying on a contractor, supplier or standard spec for construction.  It is the job of the designer to interpret your goals and preferences and to detail the plans accordingly so that you can be confident that the design will meet your expectations.

Process

Step 1 – Initial Concept Design

• Pre-design meeting & needs assessment
• Site & zoning evaluation & analysis
• Idea generation, spatial exploration & conceptual sketching
• Preliminary construction cost estimate
• Conceptual design drawings, 3-d modeling & design refinement
• Design review meetings

Step 2 – Technical Drafting & Documentation

• Structural analysis and energy use calculations
• Final product, material selections and specifications
• Finalize site design & site plans
• Finalize Construction Drawings

Step 3 – Bidding & Construction

• Issue Construction Documents to Contractors for bidding
• Review contracts and payment requests
• Site inspections and answer questions during construction
• Review shop drawings, samples and submittals