9/25/2023 0 Comments Unique dream house sketch![]() ![]() If you have the time to dream you could coax several ‘solutions’ from your architect. Have you considered aging in place? Will other adults or minors be living together and if so will you require separate areas be designated for privacy? You may think about a multi-generational design. If you are concerned about steps inside your house or need the width for a wheelchair, different counter heights, and locations of switches, etc. Are you prone to certain indoor pollution from off-gassing? Then your ventilation system has to be designed properly. Flat roofs, for example, will invariably require attention more than pitched roofs, etc.Įnergy Efficiency, Green, Self Sustainingĭo you want to be energy-efficient, green and generally self-sustaining? There are many materials available to go this route although the upfront cost may be more than any other. Multiple opportunities lead to dozens of possible solutions.Īre you inspired by classical architecture or modern? Is there a place you have visited that is etched in your memory? Can you accept modifying something grand to something livable? Is your dream house a comfortable abode or a towering mansion? Have you considered upkeep over time from style to style? There is a difference. Do you want to stand out in a subdivision or wish for privacy in a rural setting? A large plot of land will allow more opportunity in stretching out the design or taking advantage of views, topography, sun, and breezes, etc. A qualified architect should be able to mitigate that outcome and focus as quickly as possible on what realistic choices to consider.Ī site overlooking the ocean or on high mountains may inspire a response that is unconventional or something interesting in a regional style. ![]() You may have one chance at this experience but you can learn and repeat the process if things don’t turn out exactly as you expected. What you work up in your mind and with your architect cannot be built and lived in for a few years to get all the kinks out and then redesigned, unlike merchant builders and tract houses which can be modified down the line.Ī ‘ traditional’ house will have fewer problems over time and cost less to build than ‘contemporary’ or ‘modern house’, especially ones that break with tradition in a big way. Houses, unlike many other smaller luxury or basic goods such as machinery, automobiles, and electronics devices, cannot be field-tested. Topography also has an impact on the design of a house, especially if several levels are contemplated. A very contemporary design planned for a subdivision of traditional smaller-scale houses will act as a 'foil' and not necessarily be compatible. ![]() A Mediterranean house built in a thick forest seems out of place. The exterior materials you select are affected by freeze-thaw cycles in northern climates and may work better in warmer climates with less damage.Ī red brick home in Florida looks out of place and will 'feel' hotter than a cool stucco design. The inclusion of porches or verandahs in a warm locale may create issues in ice and snow and shield winter sun from the interiors. Some designs work or aesthetically fit in better to particular environments than others. Do you spend a lot of time indoors? Are you busy, do you work out of your home? Are you retired and ‘established’, are you young and adventurous? Do you like to throw parties or are very private? What hobbies and eccentricities do you enjoy? What would you like to do in a dream house that you are not doing now? All these factors have to be put together cohesively and find expression in an executable design. Your ultimate Dream Home is going to be based on: desired lifestyle, the time you have to create and work out the perfect design, meeting your budget and schedule, satisfying property restrictions (local building codes), your interest in a particular style or approach, and chosen method of construction/materials.Īssuming the conditions outlined above are somewhat ‘negotiable’, then the question really is: what is your vision? What do you ultimately wish to proclaim to others, secondly and how do you want to live, firstly. How do you plan for your luxury dream home?
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