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Complete this forum to give us a better idea of exactly what you'd like to build. You'll have the opportunity to submit photos of ideas, and write to your hearts content. There are no incorrect answers, and any questions that aren't relevant to your build, simply skip and move on to the next.

This information will help us to utilize the time we get to spend with you as effectively as possible, in finding the exact solution to fit your needs.

1) What do you do with your spare time? Leisure activities ? Do these take place on your property?

2) Do you work from home ?

3) What other activities or needs are a priority, where do they take place, and what is required to support them? (For example, parenting, religion, entertaining, pets, or whatever activities are at the core of your daily, weekly or monthly life are important to uncover)

4) Do you watch a lot of Television/Movies? How often do you play music in the house?

5) Do you own any equipment, furniture or art requiring a dedicated space ?

6) What "style" house suits your taste ? Please upload an image from the internet to give us a better idea

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7) Are there any special features that are important to you? (for example fireplace, cathedral ceiling, or sunroom) - Please upload a photo to give us a better idea

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8) Do you want any rooms or areas to convey a particular feeling, like calm or energizing?

9) Do you prefer hard surface floors, area rugs, or wall-to-wall carpet?

10) Is this a primary or secondary home?

11) How long to you plan to own the house?

12) If it is a primary house, do you spend long periods of time away from home, or is it almost always occupied?

13) If it is secondary, how much time will you spend there and at what time of year? Would it ever be a rental?

14) Are there any health or wellness issues that concern you, such as air quality, mold, toxicity, the natural environment, special needs, or future special needs?

15) Do you entertain a lot, occasionally, or almost never?

16) What is the quality of light you want to achieve? (for example, morning sun in the kitchen, dark at night in my bedroom, the ability to create different moods in the dining room)

17) What is the quality of sound you want to achieve? (for example, I want it quiet in my office/ meditation space; I want to be able to hear my kids when they are in the back yard)

18) Do you have colors that you love? Do you like things bright, colorful, muted, neutral, or earthy?

19) Do you have friends, family, or grandchildren who stay for long periods of time?

20) Do you have, or anticipate in the future, an elderly family member living with you?

21) Where in your house do people tend to gather and spend most of their time?

22) Are ceiling heights important to you?

23) Do you have a clear picture of your present or future budget? Include details if possible.

24) What timeline constraints or concerns do you have?

25) Are you aware of any problems with zoning, codes, neighbors, or anything else that may create an obstacle?

26) Are there any natural features on your property that are important to view, enhance, protect, or experience in any way?

27) Are there any features on your property or abutting property that you want screened from view?

28) Are any outbuildings part of the scope of work? (for example, guest house, barn, pool house, garden shed)

29) What transitional spaces are part of the scope of work or important to you? (for example, porch, deck, patio, covered walkway)

30) What outdoor spaces are part of the scope of work or important to you? (for example, swimming pool, tennis court, play area, or garden)

31) Have you built a house, renovated, or added on to a house before? What was the experience like?

32) Is there a particular way that you would like to work with us, or is there something you want us to be aware of or sensitive to?

33) Do you prefer particular modes of communication? (for example, email, phone, face to face, everything in writing, or a combination)

35) What questions do you have for us?