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Find Best Strategies to Build a Custom Home - Sabal Luxury Builder

Want to discover how a bespoke home is built? The knowledgeable team at Sabal Luxury Builders takes a holistic approach to construction, collaborating with owners to fulfill their visions of a sumptuous, luxury home. For the owner's inspection and approval, create the architectural design and the complete set of blueprints.

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Building a High Performance Home

A High Performance home is also known as; Green Building, Sustainable Construction and

represents an industry movement toward building homes that require less energy

consumption and / or the use of environmentally safe products. The home will have been

either been newly constructed or completely renovated to have incorporated the most

energy effective construction practices and energy efficient products. These energy

efficient products and practices are merged into a process to yield less consumption of

natural resources like water, electricity, propane and natural gas.

There are many theories and practices which result in different levels and ranges of high

performance housing. They can be as simple as increasing the SEER's on your HVAC system

to solar powered homes with battery storage capabilities and backup generators. The later

example is referred to as a Net-Zero Home. The concept of a Net-Zero Homes is based on the

best practices of energy efficient building practices that result in home operating at little to

no grid provided electricity consumption during any weather condition. The name NetZero Home can also be loosely used in describing a home that also consumes no grid

provided electricity in normal weather conditions, but must rely on the grid electricity

during cloudy or inclement days.

So what does this all mean? What it should mean to home owners that are preparing for

building a new home or a major home renovation that effects the homes envelope and or

the major utility consumption systems of the house, to take note of the various practices

and products available to you in your upcoming project. The significant importance is to do

some homework on these products and determine their service value to you over the life

cycle of the product and length of your stay in the home.

High Performance Products

 High SEER A/C Condensers & Evaporators

 Low E- Dual Pane Windows

 Programmable Thermostats

 Home Envelope Foam Insulation

 Fresh Air Intake to Balance Negative Air

 PV Panel Solar Arrays

 Electrical Battery Storage

 Back Up Generators

 Metal or Tile Roofs

 Low Voltage / LED Lighting / Dimmers

 Energy Star Appliances

 Low Volume Plumbing Fixtures

 House Wrap Products - Air Infiltration

 Heat Recovery Water Heaters

 Geo Thermal Heat Pump

 Multiple Speed Exhaust Fans

High Performance Design & Practices

 Home Sun Exposure Orientation

 Proper Attic Ventilation

 Rain Water Harvesting

 Draught Resistant Landscaping

 Multiple HVAC Zones

 Extended Roof Overhangs or Window Shading

 High Ceilings with Wall Air Diffusers

 Seal all Penetrations in Home Envelope

 Ceiling Fans

The key to determining the optimum mix of energy efficient products and practices is

understanding the monthly/annual cost savings that they will provide you over the

expected period of time you plan on living in your home. The popularity of these products

and practices is on the rise but that does not always translate to an equal dollar for dollar

transfer in resale value. Many of these mechanical products also require some routine and

repair maintenance expense. So it is best to do your research and seek out the advice of

your professional home advisers during the design phase of your process.

Source Url. https://www.marwoodconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Building-a-High-Performance-Home.pdf

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Orlando Single Wall Home Bar A large transitional single-wall wet bar design example with a medium tone wood floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, and dark wood cabinets.

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Transitional Home Bar Inspiration for a large, single-wall transitional wet bar renovation with a medium-tone wood floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, and dark wood cabinets.

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Mountain High Builders

Mountain High Builders is dedicated to our client experience form our initial meeting through the duration of your project. MHBI is devoted to listening closely to our clients' needs to gain knowledge about the vision for their custom home. It is our passion to connect with our clients and reward them with the best custom home design build experience creating relationships for life.

Phone Number: 541-815-0855

Address: PO Box 8838 Bend, OR 97708

Website:

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Thinking of finally building that fabulous dream home this year? Here are some helpful tips to make the process work smoothly for you and your family. https://www.theplancollection.com/house-plan-related-articles/is-this-the-year-you-build-your-dream-home

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Basement Renovations

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Custom Home Building Process - Sabal Luxury Builder

Sabal Luxury Builder expert team takes a holistic approach in custom home building process by becoming partners with owners to make their visions of their high-end luxury home a reality.

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Designing & Building a Custom Home: Dos and Don'ts for Houston's Homeowners

Did you know the demand for luxury homes is on the rise in the United States? Yes, you read it right! The luxury residential real estate market in the US is likely to grow by a CAGR of 3% by 2029. (Source: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-states-luxury-residential-real-estate-market) Are you planning to build a custom home? If so, hiring custom home builders in Houston is a wise decision.

In this blog, you will explore the dos and don’ts of custom house building. Let’s dive in!

#1 Do Prioritize Your Needs

Think about the reason you chose to design and build a custom home. No doubt, building a house from scratch instead of purchasing an already existing one offers a lot of benefits. But be sure to list down your unique needs. It will ensure that your dream home meets all the requirements.

#2 Don’t Forget to Plan

Having a plan in hand can make things pretty easier for you during the construction of your custom home. Once you know your needs, you must determine the layout and features you would want. Spend time researching and looking for inspiration. It can enable you to make appropriate decisions at the right time.

#3 Do Set a Budget

Building a custom home in Houston is indeed exciting. However, it does come with a lot of costs. During the construction process, the costs keep adding up and eventually, you would have to bear the expenses you didn’t plan for. To avoid such a situation and minimize your stress, setting a budget matters a lot. However, be sure to leave some room for unexpected costs that may pop up in the process.

#4 Don’t Hold Back Ideas

Always remember that you are going to build your dream home. You will live in it and make new memories. Therefore, make sure not to hold back any desire or idea relating to your custom home design. Be completely honest when sharing ideas about your expectations.

#5 Do Hire a Professional Custom Home Builder

When it comes to partnering with a professional custom home builder, you are likely to come across various options in Houston. However, be sure to research and evaluate each of the options before making any decision. Gain insights into their years of experience in the industry and the number of similar projects they have handled. Look for insured and licensed builders who can guarantee the delivery of top-notch services on time.

#6 Don’t Forget to Plan for Long-term

Constructing a custom home is a significant investment. You are likely to live in that house for the rest of your life. That is why it is vital to think long-term. From the design and layout to special features, everything must be planned keeping your future needs in mind. It can help you avoid significant upgrades later and save you money in the long run.

Conclusion

Want to construct your dream home? Be sure to understand the essential aspects of building a custom home before hiring the contractors. Are you in search of custom home builders in Houston? If yes, Marwood Construction is the perfect option.

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Here we lay out everything a home buyer needs to know about buying an existing home compared with building one from scratch or having it built by a general contractor.

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Your ultimate guide to facilitating a great architect/builder relationship

For years, you’ve dreamed of building the perfect house. Your forever home that is custom built to your exact specifications, and encompasses everything you could ever want or need.

You engage the services of an architect – someone to help you design a home that is functional, beautiful, affordable, and can be completed in an acceptable timeframe.

The drawings come together, and everything seems to be getting off to a great start…and then you engage a builder. From there, things begin to get a little complicated. Issues seem to keep popping up, and you find yourself on the phone with either your architect or builder every other day – with each one telling you a different story, and no way to work out who is right or wrong.

This happens all too often during a custom home build, and can cause home owners a great deal of stress. Especially if you are caught in the middle between two people you trust and need, and are possibly even forced to choose a side.

Building mutual respect

When it comes to building a new home, builders and architects can have different perspectives on the importance of:

·        Aesthetics

·        Functionality

·        Lifestyle

·        Cost

·        Timing

For example, your architect may be dead set on adding a particular design feature that adds thousands to the cost of the build, or weeks to the estimated completion date.

Your builder, on the other hand, may be happy to do away with certain aesthetics, in the interest of keeping the project on time and within budget.

This type of conflict is often due to a lack of respect for the other provider’s abilities.

It is not your builder’s place to overstep the line and act as an authority on design. It is also not right for an architect to do the same regarding construction and building costs. Sometimes arguments are the result of overinflated egos. Other times, the architect or builder is not as experienced, talented or professional as they made themselves out to be, and the other party is forced to intervene.

The best way to avoid this scenario is to be aware of this when you engage both parties.

Builders admire and enjoy working with great architects who have a clear vision and can create documentation that is detailed, relevant, consistent, buildable, and has dimensions that add up.

Architects enjoy working with builders who:

·        have the experience and skills to understand and follow the drawings

·        enjoy the challenge of developing solutions with the architect for details that arise during the project

·        can communicate potential issues before they have major consequences

Great homes are delivered by architects and builders who are talented, experienced and flexible, communicate freely, and respect each other.

Achieving a beautiful and buildable design

If the documentation (floor plans, details, elevations) provided by your architect is not sufficient, your builder may:

1.     Suspend construction until they receive proper instructions (i.e.: new/revised drawings).

These requests for information can put everyone under pressure to analyse the issue and generate a solution ASAP. The architect may be restricted by the availability of staff who know the project, input needed from consultants (e.g.: the structural engineer), and even selection/approval from you.

2.     Take it upon themselves to resolve the issue by modifying the design, details, or substituting or omitting materials.

They may do this without consulting the architect (or even you), to keep the job progressing or to secretly reduce their build costs.

If either of these scenarios happen, it can place a lot of stress on everyone involved. It may lead to variations (which cost time and money), or a compromised design outcome that doesn’t meet the architect’s vision.

This can then cause disputes over who was responsible for the poor outcome: the architect whose detail was incorrect, or the builder who took it upon themselves to “fix it up”.

The ideal way to avoid this is to ensure your architect has designed your home virtually, using 3D modelling. This allows them to test that each component they have specified fits together as intended (and in the space allowed).

A home that can be built virtually, can almost definitely be brought to life as intended.

Dealing with budget blowout

If your architect estimates the cost of your build without input from a builder, you cannot blame them if the budget is exceeded.

A professional architect will always have regard for the budget. However, because they aren’t in the day to day business of building, they can’t be expected to have expertise in some of the major items that make up the cost of building a custom home, such as:

·        Estimating the many time based tasks (e.g.: how many carpenters are needed to build a ceiling bulkhead and how long will it take?).

·        Supervision costs for a construction manager and/or site supervisor.

·        Overheads that contribute to the running costs of a competent, reliable builder (e.g.: administration, insurances, tools and training).

If the budget does blow out, the architect may not get to see their vision built, which can be demoralising for their team.

An architect’s best tool to design a home to a budget (without input from a builder) is by referencing similar homes they have recently designed which have been priced by a builder.

Ideally, you should try to bring your builder in at the earliest possible point, to guide you on the costs of building the architect’s design. This way, informed decisions can be made about design elements and specifications as the design is developed.

You should also be aware of how many “minor changes” you make during the course of the design that could not have been foreseen by the architect or builder. Lots of seemingly minor changes can add up to a significant amount, which is a common cause of budget blow out.

Right team, right approach

The right team and the right approach will help you avoid conflict between your builder and architect…leading to a smooth and enjoyable building process, and a successful outcome for all.

We’ll leave you with a few simple tips for facilitating a great builder/architect relationship:

1.     Get them to meet as soon as possible and observe how they communicate. You’ll get a sense of whether they are speaking the same language, if there is respect for each other’s skills, and if they are passionate about your project.

2.     If one is bluffing about their skills, the other will be able to quickly see through their ability to deliver, and may be able to raise it with you before problems fester.

3.     Allow experienced builders and architects to bring their expertise to the process. You want professionals with solid opinions on what is needed (not “yes” men). A passionate point of view often equals true ownership of the project, and a better outcome for you.

4.     Get a sense of the culture in the architect’s firm and the builder’s business.

There should be consistency among staff, so that no matter who works on your project, they are always bringing the same level of energy and expertise to designing and building your new home.

Ask if you can meet some of the design team, or the builder’s crew, during your early meetings.

If you can choose a great architect and builder who have the right attitude and are open to communication between each other and with you, you are well on your way to facilitating a great working relationship that will extend over 12-18 months – and ending up with the house you had envisioned.

To build your custom home with a highly experienced builder, or for recommendations on a great local architect, please call Danny or Robert Rosin on 6247 4799 or email info@rosinbros.com.au.

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Want to know the probable challenges you can face while building a custom home? Read our article to find some tips to bypass new home construction challenges - http://marwoodconstruction.weebly.com/blog/how-to-overcome-the-challenges-of-building-a-custom-home

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At Kimberlite Homes, we have a great deal of experience as custom home fashioners and manufacturers, we put an elite total of 5 signs to build your custom home. Visit: https://kimberlitehomes.com/