It looks like we’ll be using architect Jason (I’m even calling him that in conversation now). His proposal looked great. We were pleased to get “not to exceed” pricing.
Here’s the detailed work plan we got back from him:
I am pleased to present the following proposal and scope of work for your review and acceptance. The […]
We drove out to the land last night, and I remembered to bring my camera for a change. I like sunset pictures (especially when I can work my pond into them), so apologies in advance, but here’s some of the better shots I grabbed while we were out there.
One of the distinguishing characteristics of my project is my choice to use insulating concrete forms. There are a few reasons behind it, and I think it would be appropriate to discuss some of my thinking that went into this decision.
When I describe ICFs to people I meet, I usually say
picture a four-foot long […]
So I had my first meeting with architect Jason last night. It went a lot more like I expected things should go. I’m waiting to get his proposal, but I like the guy a lot.
Like I said in a previous post, I was less than thrilled about the meeting with the first prospective architect (who […]
I thought maybe you’d like to see the current condition of my lot.
We are allowing the seller to graze his cattle on it until we get our construction project under way. We go out fairly often and look around, and the cows seem quite interested in us as well. That pond is part of my […]
Here’s what we’re giving to the architects we’re interviewing.
Exterior front Front elevation has the appearance of a traditional farmhouse with a single gable center. Covered porch with concrete surface runs the length of the front. Garage is attached to east side of the house with openings to the east.
Exterior rear A covered screen porch is […]
We have another appointment for an initial interview with an architect this Thursday at seven p.m. This is a guy our builder recommended.
We met with an architect last week, one that was recommended to us by the forms company, but she didn’t really impress us a lot. She didn’t seem too interested in our project, […]
Right, this is the exposition. Early this year, my wife was visiting the newest park in the county, and noticed a large number of lots for sale in the area. So she took down some numbers from signs, made a few calls, and the next thing I know, I was getting a cell phone call […]
Mi casa, su casa. At least in the virtual sense.
What is this site doing here? Well, I’m building a house. The proverbial dream house. And I will be documenting the project here. Since this is as good a place as any. If you’re here, you may know me. You may not. That’s ok really.
I […]