Unique Process – Step by Step

Discovery

As a Design Builder we assume the responsibility to help our clients discover their dreams and goals. We know it takes a careful balance of creativity, communication, and organization to make your home become a reality. The first step in this process is to get to know you and guide you in developing an outline for a successful experience. Through our experience and expertise we have developed a "Step by Step" process that has proven effective and stress free. In the discovery phase we conduct several interviews with our clients formalizing the "Planning Work Sheets" which help you clarify your objectives in writing. We also, preview many of our properties to discuss quality and finish levels of the project.

Home Site and View Orientation Studies

What Opportunities and restrictions does the property present?
What Design restriction exist that may impact your goals?
How would you like to use the property?

In order to answer these questions we need to:

Assess drainage patterns and impacts of any washes on the property or adjacent sites.
Review easements, plat restrictions and community/municipal standards
Acquire a topographical map identifying grades, natural features and view corridors.
Create a floor plan flow study which identifies major room corridors in the home and outdoor spaces and how they relate to the site.

Preliminary Specification, Timeline, and Budget Development

Before we can start the design of the home for our clients it is important to do some "management by objectives" goal setting. This is the start of the practical side of our business. Everyone loves to dream and building a custom home is all about fulfilling the dreams of our clients. Creating that one of a kind property as an expression of your own individuality. Yet, the most satisfying project is one that does all of that and comes in on time and on budget. Developing the relationship of scope of the work and the specifications of the project to realistic time frames and budgets is our responsibility and taking time early in the design phase to set parameters will result in a more satisfying stress free experience.