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Maners Concrete

In this episode, special guest Nate Maynard from Maynard's Concrete joins the hosts to discuss the world of decorative concrete. Nate specializes in creating custom concrete pieces, such as countertops, wall panels, custom sinks, and even furniture. He emphasizes the motto "if we can mold it, we can make it," showcasing the versatility of concrete as a material. From one-time pours to unique designs, Nate highlights the exciting and challenging aspects of his work. Tune in to learn more about the possibilities of concrete in custom home design and entrepreneurship.

Key things to listen out for:

Nate's specialization in decorative concrete

Challenges and surprises in working with concrete

Nate's creative process and problem-solving skills

The versatility of concrete in custom home projects

Timestamps

[00:01:35] Concrete furniture and custom builds.

[00:06:35] Color and texture variation.

[00:09:06] Thinking about materials and forms.

[00:12:25] The power of creative sleep.

[00:16:42] Real estate office decor.

[00:21:14] Curved edges of countertops.

[00:24:08] Custom concrete and renovations.

Notable Quotes

00:01:29 - "The motto is if we can mold it we can make it."

00:04:03 - "Every piece has its beautiful imperfections"

00:11:12 - "Try something today that may not work"

00:13:26 - "It took patience. It took perseverance. It took a little bit of faith, and yeah,  it was cool"

00:16:37 - "I kind of joke that I'm the cure for the boredom of the box store."

00:22:11 - "But the beauty of concrete is it's poured and so we were able to get all these like nice edges and stuff like that we pulled it off"

00:24:32 - "It's a very fun and  rewarding thing to have a custom concrete. Each one to me is like a sculpture, even the tiles made"

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Landscape

In this episode, we are joined by landscape architect Gary Lewis, and we explore the fascinating world of landscape architecture and its profound impact on custom homes and designs. Gary shares his journey from being a general contractor to pursuing landscape architecture, offering insights into the multifaceted nature of the field beyond just planting trees. He highlights the importance of thoughtful landscape design in integrating with architecture, addressing stormwater management, sun orientation, and aesthetic harmony. We also touch on landscape architecture's pivotal role in shaping every architectural project's narrative and functional aspects.

To explore the dynamic interplay between architecture and landscape design, tune in now!

Here are key things to listen out for:

●        Exploring landscape architecture's depth beyond planting norms

●        How landscape architecture handles sunlight, shade, and the environment

●        The artistic role of landscape design in merging architecture with nature

Key Highlights

[00:00:30] Gary’s expertise and insights in landscape architecture

[00:02:17] Exploring landscape architecture's depth beyond planting norms

[00:04:57] Significance of stormwater management and drainage in residential projects

[00:06:12] The difference between a berm and a swale

[00:07:13] Exploring landscape architecture's multifaceted approach

[00:08:12] How landscape architecture handles sunlight, shade, and the environment

[00:10:28] Balancing technical landscape aspects with clients' personal and psychological factors

[00:13:02] The artistic role of landscape design in merging architecture with nature

[00:15:09] The impact of landscape architecture on the success of a project

[00:20:41] Recent tech progress in architecture, especially with software like Revit

Notable Quotes:

●        Immediately when people think landscape, they think of plants. And that is a part of landscape architecture, but it's more than plants. Landscape architecture can be master planning, regional planning, um, site planning, um, all sorts of planning.

●        What people often don't understand is they'll look at a structure, and what they see before they see the structure is they see what's in front of it. They see the site. And so that kind of partially informs their view of the whole thing.

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Finishes

In this episode, JD Carling explores architectural finishes, emphasizing their significance and impact on the project. He draws parallels between the last 10% of a projects task tend to consume 30% of the effort, highlighting how finishes are integral to the experiential aspect of a custom home. JD explores the nature of finishes, touching on material choices, color temperatures, and their interconnectedness within the architectural DNA.

He discusses the interplay between desire, nature, and results, urging listeners to consider the harmony and transformative potential that well-integrated finishes can bring. JD underscores the importance of detail and provides insights into the intricate process of material selection, installation, and their effects on the surrounding spaces.

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Here are key things to listen out for:

●       The essential role of integration and cohesion in design

●       How different qualities of materials relate to the architectural DNA of a project

●       Incorporating personal elements into architectural design

●       The importance of blending diverse finishes for a harmonious living space

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: Finishes

[00:01:57] The importance of blending diverse finishes for a harmonious living space

[00:02:51] The importance of factoring color temperatures and lighting into project finishing

[00:03:46] The necessity of focusing on overlooked details for a seamless and cohesive design

[00:05:58] The essential role of integration and cohesion in design

[00:06:54] The importance of materials and design elements interacting harmoniously in architecture

[00:08:53] How different qualities of materials relate to the architectural DNA of a project

[00:11:15] Reflection on the trend toward minimalist and smooth designs in architecture

[00:12:28] Incorporating personal elements into architectural design

[00:15:28] Balancing personal desire with material characteristics and safety in architectural design

[00:18:52] The diversity and complexity of finishing materials in architectural design

Notable Quotes:

●       There's a whole division in the architectural specifications called finishes, and it's a very appropriate word because there's a saying that goes, the last 10% of a project takes 30% of the work.

●       I like to use 3000 for everything unless it's color. Um, but that's the base, uh, color light. But it is generally recommended that the dimmer something is, the warmer the light, and the brighter it is.

●       Depending on your hemisphere, the light on those things will be very different. When you place something flat on a table, and there's a light on it inside versus taking it outside and holding it up vertically with the sun, hitting it in the direction that it's going to be, that thing will look vastly different.

●       I think the main thing that I want us to come away with today that I hope you'll take away with you is that in your mind, you can have a board, or you can have things next to each other, and you can get samples too. You know, obviously, we do renderings, get samples, put them next to each other, test them in the sun, test them in, um, artificial light, how they're going to look, what side of the building they're facing, north versus south.

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Openings

In this episode, JD Carling explores the enchanting world of architectural openings, which include doors, windows, access panels, and louvers. He emphasizes the transformative role of glass in architecture and its ability to create connections and separations between spaces. JD draws inspiration from iconic buildings and encourages listeners to think creatively about framing and defining openings.

He discusses various materials for doors and windows, highlighting the importance of insulated glass for energy efficiency. JD also touches on trends such as pivot and frameless doors, envisioning a future where openings become more intentional and architectural.

Don't miss this insightful and inspiring episode that uncovers the magic of architectural openings.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     The significance of architectural openings

●     Exploring and utilizing various technologies and products in architecture

●     Use of folding partitions and walls in different architectural contexts

●     Factors determining the materials you can use in your openings

Key Highlights

[00:00:46] Introduction to the topic: Openings

[00:01:03] The significance of architectural openings

[00:02:59] Importance of using tempered glass in architectural openings

[00:06:10] Significance of viewing the staircase not just as an object but an encompassing experience

[00:08:10] Exploring creativity to enhance the transition between different openings within a home

[00:12:40] Exploring and utilizing various technologies and products in architecture

[00:14:29] Factors determining the materials you can use in your openings

[00:14:50] Choosing the right type of insulation modes for your project

[00:17:49] Use of folding partitions and walls in different architectural contexts

[00:19:27] Rising popularity of pivot doors as an entry option in modern architecture

Notable Quotes:

·         “You should use tempered glass instead of annealed glass once you reach a certain distance where it's no longer necessary. In my opinion, the best practice is to use tempered glass everywhere.”

·         “The staircase encompasses the entire experience of ascending or descending from one space to another, whether within the space itself, your building, or your custom home.”

·         “Exploring different technologies, materials, and products can inspire new ideas about how you want to convey aspects of space. So, always be open to new materials, explore, and approach things differently. Doing so is sure to enhance your project.”

·         “There are various materials available for windows, and your choice depends on the aesthetic you're aiming for, as well as the desired performance within your budget. These factors come into play when deciding on the type of opening you want to use.”

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Wood - -

Welcome to a new episode of our ongoing Custom Home and Architecture podcast series. Having discussed masonry, concrete, and metal, today, we are delving into the multifaceted world of wood. We will share our thoughts on the different types of wood, distinguishing between hardwood and softwood, and exploring their respective uses in structural components and visible elements like furniture and trim work. Additionally, we'll discuss the importance of integrating wood into the overall design and highlight the significance of craftsmanship and texture in creating unique spaces.

In this episode, we will also delve into the potential of reclaimed and reused wood, the implications of forest stewardship, and the exciting emerging technology of cross-laminated timber.

Tune in to the conversation and let your imagination soar as we explore the boundless possibilities of wood and other materials in envisioning your dream home.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     The different types of wood

●     Integration and craftsmanship of wood

●     Exploration of wood's visual and tactile qualities

●     Considerations for sustainable wood use

Key Highlights

[00:00:22] Introduction to today’s topic: Wood

[00:01:09] Integrating wood seamlessly into the overall design

[00:01:25] The different aspects of wood

[00:04:21] Importance of editing and removing unnecessary elements in your design

[00:06:30] What wood means for your project

[00:07:05] The two major categories of wood

[00:11:20] Lessons to be learned from the tile that resembles wood

[00:12:20] Integration and craftsmanship of wood

[00:15:13] Considerations for sustainable wood use

[00:15:54] Arctectural characteristic of wood as a building material

Notable Quotes:

·         “Integration and craftsmanship are key in bringing out the warmth and unique qualities of wood as a building material.”

·         “Our focus is on highlighting and leveraging the inherent qualities of wood, rather than merely using it for the sake of inclusion. It's about creating a seamlessly integrated space that takes into account not only the structural aspects but also the aesthetic elements like color, texture, and how wood interacts with light.”

·         “During the design process, we encourage you to freely explore your creative ideas. Take the time to understand yourself as a designer, your target audience, and the materials at your disposal. Embrace the process of editing and refining, removing anything unnecessary, and allowing the true essence of the space and your ideas to shine through. By doing so, the space will effectively convey its intended message, and the beauty of wood will be showcased to its fullest potential.”

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Metal

Welcome to Metal Day on the custom Home and Architecture podcast! In our ongoing series, we've discussed masonry and concrete, and now it's time to explore division five: Metal. This episode aims to expand your design thinking by showcasing how different elements, systems, and construction materials can influence and enhance your designs. Metal plays a crucial role in various divisions, from fasteners and strapping to lintels and reinforcement. Unlike wood and composites, metal can stand independently, offering unique qualities and structural capabilities. Today, we'll delve into the types of metals, their applications, finishes, and the benefits of using one metal over another in specific situations. Join us to uncover the hidden possibilities of metal beyond its surface, promising an exciting and diverse discussion akin to the Chronicles book.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     Interior design surpasses architecture

●     Different uses of metal

●     Architecture space and the different metals used

●     Communicating your story and space using metal

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: Metal

[00:03:39] Interior design moves and changes faster than architecture

[00:05:13] Deciding which material is right for you

[00:06:34] Different uses of metal

[00:07:40] Architecture space and the different metals used

[00:16:13] Frank Gehry using titanium in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

[00:18:07] Preserving the human touch in roofing

[00:20:24] The antimicrobial power of bronze and brass

[00:21:48] Communicating your story and space using metal

[00:22:20] Next episode’s topic: Wood and Composite

Notable Quotes:

·         “Metal is versatile in building construction, used for windows, doors, railings, canopies, roofing, flashing, and floorplates. It plays a vital role in hardware, fixtures, and structural support, guarding against elements and enabling cantilevering. Its wide range of applications makes it invaluable.”

·         “People often compromise on quality by choosing non-thermally broken aluminum windows to save money. However, the discomfort of feeling heat radiating from the window frame outweighs the cost savings. Opting for thermally broken windows improves building comfort, reduces energy consumption, and promotes environmental sustainability.”

·         “The human touch in craftsmanship, like in zinc roofing, holds value. Excessively engineered designs lack a personal connection, and witnessing the handiwork of individuals fosters a sense of connection. Flat metal panels are preferred in roof projects to preserve that human touch.”

·         “Appreciate the age and patina in your home or building while prioritizing safety and welfare. Let materials tell a story and capture the essence of humanity in your space.”

·         “Metal offers a diverse palette of colors, finishes, and structures that can be tailored to tell your project's story, whether it's through vibrant hues, sleek finishes, or hidden structures, allowing you to create a truly captivating and meaningful space.”

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Masonry

"Masonry offers limitless possibilities as it can be crafted from various stones such as travertine, granite, and limestone, creating beautiful and sturdy structures."

Welcome to the CA-RD Podcast. Today, JD will explore the fascinating world of masonry and its relevance to the topic. Masonry, often referred to by professionals in the construction industry, plays a significant role in the construction of most homes. In the CA-RD series on construction, we progress from concrete to Division Four, with a specific focus on masonry. Divisions Five to Eight encompass metals, wood, plastic, composites, thermal moisture protection, windows, and doors. Taking inspiration from JD's grandfather's advice to pursue quality construction, our goal is to share our enthusiasm for masonry. Join us to discover the shared connection between an Egyptian farmer and the renowned architect Louis Khan, and delve into the plethora of ideas surrounding masonry. Our aim is to ignite excitement in incorporating masonry into custom homes. Stay tuned for insightful and inspiring discussions in the upcoming episodes.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     Ways in which masonry can be used in projects

●     Brick as a visual

●     Understanding the mechanics of specific masonry types

●     Implementing architectural DNA into masonry

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: Masonry

[00:01:38] JD’s last moments with his grandfather

[00:02:53] Ways in which masonry can be used in a project

[00:04:41] Sagrada Família in Spain under-construction building using concrete

[00:05:08] Brick as a visual

[00:09:00] JD’s stay in Egypt, where he saw different uses of brick

[00:12:27] A documentary on the forensic investigation of a building

[00:15:51] Iran and India different uses for brick

[00:18:01] Implementing architectural DNA into masonry

[00:20:18] Next week’s topic: Metals

Notable Quotes

·         “Masonry offers limitless possibilities as it can be crafted from a variety of stones like travertine, granite, and limestone, creating beautiful and sturdy structures.”

·         “If you need to save money, choose a material that you can utilize effectively and authentically, rather than adding fake dormers or purely for aesthetic purposes.”

·         “Today, I would say that masonry is one aspect that truly deserves more attention and a return to its original purpose. What is the true intention of masonry?”

·         “Concrete blocks are commonly integrated into masonry buildings, although their usage varies between the US and other regions. Understanding their specific capabilities is crucial for creating spans, withstanding forces, and effectively enclosing spaces.”

·         “Sometimes, our ideas are constrained by budget limitations or influenced by what others have already done, leading us to rely on common vendors in our area. However, it is essential to step back and consider the original purpose and usage of things when they were initially created. By grasping their roots, we can find inspiration to shape the future.”

·         “Respect the uniqueness of masonry and ask each brick what it wants to become, allowing it to guide your design. Don't impose your ideas onto it; instead, comprehend its purpose and create something meaningful.”

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Concrete

Welcome to the Home and Architecture podcast! Today, we're delving into materials and specifications in architecture. The master spec format categorizes elements, while concrete homes, particularly structures built with insulated concrete forms, have proven their resilience in natural disasters. By selecting the right materials, we can construct durable and sustainable homes.

In the realm of architecture, materials and specifications play a vital role. The master spec format systematically categorizes elements, and one material that stands out is concrete. During events like Hurricane Katrina, concrete homes, specifically those constructed with insulated concrete forms, displayed exceptional strength and longevity compared to their wooden and masonry counterparts. Making thoughtful material choices enables us to build homes that withstand the test of time while embracing sustainability.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     The technicality of concrete

●     Concrete as a boundless source of inspiration

●     The warmth in concrete

●     Unleashing creative potential with concrete in your home

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] The National Home Builders Association

[00:02:49] Introduction to today’s topic: Concrete

[00:05:48] The technicality of concrete

[00:09:27] Béton brut and Brutalism in Brazil

[00:10:56] Le Corbusier and the Marseille and how concrete was used

[00:12:27] The warmth of concrete

[00:15:20] New invented ways of using concrete

[00:17:02] Unleashing creative potential with concrete in your home

[00:21:24] Next week's topic: Masonry

Notable Quotes:

·         “The entire building functions as an organism, so we aim for your home's concrete to seamlessly integrate into this organism, considering it from an architectural perspective.”

·         “Concrete serves as an abundant source of inspiration, offering remarkable potential for transformation. By moving away from conventional tiles and embracing the natural beauty of the raw material through techniques like staining, we can explore the sculptural qualities of space, shaping volumes, capturing light, and creating captivating textures.”

·         “Without thoughtful and intentional use, concrete can feel cold and impersonal. However, when carefully sculpted and curated, concrete can showcase its natural curing process, exhibit color variations, reveal exposed aggregates, or display subtle voids. To infuse warmth and character, incorporating materials like wood or employing textured liners can generate patterns and stains that inject vibrancy into the building.”

·         “Integrating colors into concrete feels more authentic than simply painting them, forging a deeper connection with the raw material. While painting can yield pleasing results when executed skillfully, it doesn't provide the same level of integration as infusing colors directly into the concrete.”

·         “For instance, a concrete counter with a cast bowl as a key tray or a wallet placement at the front door adds personality to the space and creates a focal point for a connected experience. It opens up limitless opportunities for personalizing your lifestyle and optimizing the usage of the area.”

·         “Concrete offers boundless opportunities to shape your home spaces, allowing for unique designs ranging from bathtubs to sunken living rooms. With concrete, you can explore unconventional elements such as hyperbolic paraboloids, transforming your living experience. Personalize your home and delve into the creative possibilities offered by this versatile material.”

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Johnsons

Today on the show, JD has a treat for his listeners as he brings together his dear friends, Jen and Justin Johnson, who are close companions and valued clients of CA-RD. In this special episode, they will share their different experiences with the architectural process, offering valuable insights and entertaining anecdotes. From designing a home centered around family to exploring the fascinating intersection of homeschooling and home design, and even delving into the concept of architecture as serial monogamy, this episode promises to take you on a captivating journey filled with inspiration and thought-provoking discussions. So, please tune in and join the trio for an engaging and enlightening conversation that will leave you inspired and eager to reimagine the possibilities of architecture and design.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     Designing a family-centered home

●     Home-schooling and home design

●     The permit process for a custom home

●     Architecture as serial monogamy

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s guests
[00:00:38] Fun facts about the Johnsons
[00:02:20] Designing a family-centered home
[00:03:48] Justin’s home office
[00:04:36] Purpose for ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the Johnson’s home
[00:06:21] Home-schooling and home design
[00:07:57] Johnson’s advice to anyone beginning the process of building a custom home
[00:14:08] Architecture as serial monogamy
[00:18:53] Likening the analogy of conceiving a baby to construction
[00:20:24] Johnson’s parting shots

Notable Quotes

·         We love entertaining and sharing our home, so hospitality is a significant factor. Therefore, it is crucial to consider how the house flows, how people feel inside, where they stand or sit, and the lighting. All of these aspects hold importance.

·         Understanding the permit process and being willing to navigate through it with the knowledge that the end result will bring happiness is essential. Anything valuable takes time, so being comfortable with the process is important.

·         Taking the time to see products in action that you are considering for your house greatly contributes to the success of building a custom home.

·         In life, the goal is often monogamy—finding someone to love and share a lifetime with. In architecture, it's like serial monogamy, where we choose different elements such as door handles and tiles to move forward with.

·         In life, we encounter obstacles and may need to change direction, but having a clear goal helps us stay focused and achieve things. It's like staying on a straight path, even when facing challenges.

·         The analogy of conceiving a baby is captivating, as it emphasizes the idea of self-expression. Similarly, constructing anything involves transforming raw materials into tangible creations that embody a unique vision.

·         When considering building something, take the leap because the environments we inhabit have a profound impact on our lives and are intricately connected to the families we are a part of.

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Hope

Teamwork plays a vital role in achieving success in any field, including the real estate industry. This is particularly true for custom home projects, where assembling the right team is paramount. Today, JD is hosting Leighton Hope from The Hope Group, a family-run brokerage specializing in Custom Home Consulting, to discuss the significance of forming a cohesive team.

The Hope Group excels in curating a well-organized and collaborative team, which forms the foundation of a successful custom home project. With experts in various fields such as architects, contractors, and more, each team member brings their unique skills to the table. By seamlessly working together, they transform your vision into a tangible reality.

The key focus for The Hope Group lies in effective communication and a client-centric approach. They ensure that every aspect of your project receives the utmost professionalism and craftsmanship. Join us to learn from Leighton Hope about the importance of assembling a dedicated team for your custom home project and how it can make all the difference in achieving your dream home.

Here are key things to listen out for:

·         Questions to ask about areas to settle in

·         Problems that can be solved by working with a team

·         Importance of budgeting

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s guest and topic: Leighton Hope talking about putting a team together

[00:00:34] Who is The Hope Group, and what do they do?

[00:02:16] Roles that The Hope Group solves as brokers in custom homes

[00:04:29] Decision-making before settling for your ideal custom home

[00:05:55] Questions to ask brokers about areas to settle in

[00:07:44] Steps to engage with when building a custom home

[00:10:07] Problems that can be solved by working with a team

[00:12:46] Why architects overdesign with no regard for budget

[00:20:06] How to connect with Leighton

Notable Quotes

·         Teamwork addresses two key challenges: decision-making speed and communication efficiency. Objectives can be conveyed by designating a central hub instead of relying on multiple intermediary calls. This streamlined approach facilitates faster decision-making, reducing construction delays and mitigating additional costs associated with overhead and interest.

·         When I meet with someone, I first ask them to imagine having unlimited money and space because understanding their dream without constraints is crucial. Then, we immediately engage in the architectural DNA process to identify all the constraints because the combination of the unrestricted dream and the reality of limitations is what makes the design beautiful.

·         Much of the work conducted by The Hope Group involves discovering off-market opportunities before they become available to the general market. In central Florida, where there is a constant influx of people moving each week, the demand for prime location lots is incredibly high. By being able to provide these opportunities to people before they hit the market, we offer a significant advantage.

·         When relocating to a new area, it is important to consider factors such as zoning type, lot characteristics (e.g., protected trees), and availability of water/septic services. These aspects are often overlooked but have a significant impact on decision-making.

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Beyond

Today, JD is diving into the BEYOND part of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond series. He has had some guest episodes along the way, and in the upcoming weeks, he will explore the land acquisition and real estate side of developing a custom home. This episode sets the stage for a series of episodes where he will delve into each aspect of building a custom home.

Before he gets started, JD wants to draw a correlation to the movie Click with Adam Sandler. In the film, Sandler's character, an architect, discovers a remote control that allows him to fast forward through life. The movie emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process rather than skipping ahead. This lesson holds when it comes to designing your home. While the impulse to rush into construction is common, it's crucial to appreciate the journey. Let's delve into this topic further.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     Being present for the process of building your custom home

●     Spaces in your home that may serve unintended purposes

●     How architectural structures relate to custom homes

●     How to check how to add value to your custom home

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Recap of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond series

[00:01:44] Introduction to today’s topic: Beyond

[00:07:31] Spaces in your home that may serve unintended purposes

[00:07:47] Visiting a friend’s home on Memorial Day

[00:12:26] Doing a standalone building for a client for their guests

[00:13:10] Unleashing the architectural DNA: Trusting the Process

[00:14:31] Different architectural structures and how they relate to the rest of the custom home

[00:16:57] Checking how to add value to your custom home

[00:19:17] Upcoming episode: Existing Conditions

[00:20:26] How to connect with JD Carling

Notable Quotes

Improper planning can be detrimental to construction. While some situations allow for less planning, like meal preparation, construction requires active involvement. The architectural DNA is inevitable, but efficiency is crucial to prevent setbacks. Progress should be the priority, avoiding unnecessary steps back.

Once you delve into your house's specifics, you'll uncover the architectural DNA aligned with your vision and desires. You'll realize if more of your unique story can be expressed or if new elements emerge.

Understanding clients' preferences allows for a deeper context beyond simply presenting options like tiles. By recognizing the connection to their aesthetic and color choices, alternative possibilities can be considered.

If you want a custom home, trust in the architectural process to bring it to life. You don't need to know every detail; sometimes, the unknown allows the architectural DNA to emerge from within you.

To elevate a home beyond a kitchen and bathroom, turning it into something extraordinary, attention to small details is crucial. The design and architecture process should be approached with care, embracing each phase. Rushing through it for permits and construction can hinder the potential for a remarkable outcome. By taking the time to explore these stages, the home's potential can flourish and exceed expectations.

You may have a very real schedule crunch, in your opinion, but still, within whatever context, you would take the time and appreciate what the process will do for you there, but also understand the right sequence is the right sequence. That is where you discover what will add the most value to your process.

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Kitchens

"There's so much going on today that makes the kitchen a design playground of functionality and experience; make that an important part of your design."

Welcome back to the ongoing series: Kitchen, Bath & Beyond. So far, JD has covered interior design and bathrooms in previous episodes, but today he delves into the most important space in a house: the kitchen. Nowadays, the kitchen has evolved into much more than a separate, secluded area. It has become the centerpiece of the modern home, part of the sought-after great room concept where everything coexists in one space. From an economic and artistic perspective, the kitchen holds the most significant impact.

When it comes to new homes flipping, renovators prioritize painting, fixing code issues, and installing a new kitchen, emphasizing its value. This highlights people's genuine interest in kitchens or serves as a compelling anecdote. However, in a custom home, you can combine your past living experiences, travel inspirations, and desires into one cohesive kitchen that reflects your current lifestyle. Stay tuned as JD explores the endless possibilities.Bottom of Form

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     Being intentional with your kitchen design

●     Importance of getting the functionality of a kitchen design

●     Adjacency and functionality when designing a kitchen

●     Major things that go into the kitchen

●     Embracing minimalistic architecture when designing a kitchen

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: Kitchens

[00:02:36] The Rule of Thumb for designing a kitchen

[00:05:41] Things to do to get to the functionality of a kitchen design

[00:07:50] Considering adjacency when designing a kitchen

[00:11:37] Major things that go into the kitchen

[00:13:16] Two types of lighting to consider

[00:14:09] Electrical outlets

[00:16:52] Embracing minimalistic architecture

[00:19:18] Maintenance and repair

Notable Quotes

The kitchen has the biggest financial impact, suggesting its high value to people. In custom homes, you can combine your past experiences and current desires to create a unique space that reflects your ideal lifestyle.

One effective approach is to tape out the kitchen space on the floor. By physically walking through and experiencing the layout, you can understand the steps you'll take and how you'll interact with the area. This simple technique works wonders in helping you visualize and plan for the kitchen's functionality.

As a minimalist architect, I focus on serving individuals who desire detailed and minimalist home spaces. However, even if minimalism isn't your top priority, it has benefits. Embracing minimalism allows the important elements to take center stage and shine.

There are numerous ways to enhance the craftsmanship of the wood casework and create a more open and refreshed space, from making it stand out to seamlessly blending it into the walls. These techniques can help declutter and revitalize your surroundings.

To prioritize maintenance and repair, it's ideal to stick with a single manufacturer for your kitchen. However, if you're flexible, you can achieve your desired dimensions and features by considering multiple manufacturers.

When planning the whole home, you always want to think through the kitchen's functionality and the circulation, materiality, environment, feeling, and emotion that you want to try to generate with the way you think about it.

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Interiors

Today, JD has a special guest in the studio: his friend and fellow architecture and design professional, Verónica (Zurita) Montilla. With her expertise in interiors, she joins JD to discuss the importance of budgeting in custom home projects and provide real-life examples of interior design. Not only have they worked together on a project, but they are also friends, making for a dynamic conversation. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on the world of interiors.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●     Why you should have an interior designer when building your custom home

●     Essential questions for designing a custom home for clients

●     Steps and/or deliverables during an interior project

●     The importance of knowing your target budget

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s guest: Verónica (Zurita) Montilla

[00:00:45] Background on Veronica

[00:05:12] Design assignments back in school and how they shaped Veronica

[00:06:50] Jump-off point for interior projects

[00:07:43] Justin, JD’s friend, builds his slab without hiring an interior designer

[00:10:03] Ways of discovering how a room is going to be used

[00:12:25] Paramount questions to ask to draw out what a custom home would do for a client

[00:14:06] Steps and/or deliverables during an interior project

[00:16:25] Anecdotal story about a hospitality client who was developing a brand

[00:18:29] Knowing your target budget

[00:19:16] Real-life example of Oscar Niemeyer designing the Congress building in Brasília

[00:20:57] Money, the third effect of architectural DNA

[00:23:32] How to connect with Veronicah

Notable Quotes

Based on my experience, having an interior designer on the project team from the beginning is beneficial. This is especially important if the home has a specific view or site line. Even if the interior designer's input is only needed later, it's still important for them to know about it.

It's common to have a team with specialized perspectives, and interior designers can focus on the details of how a home functions without worrying about the structure. This allows for deeper detail, such as considering a homeowner's particular cooking habits.

Knowing the target budget from the beginning is crucial. Clients often increase their budget once they realize they want more, which is common.

Ignoring the budget entirely can lead to impractical expectations and negatively impact the project's outcome. While it's important to prioritize the immediate task, keeping the budget in mind throughout the project is crucial for responsible decision-making.

Design, whether in architecture or any other field, involves three key elements: identifying what is needed, determining its placement, and working within financial and code-related constraints. These limitations, such as flame spread regulations, can be challenging and inspire creative problem-solving.

When you start building your home, express to the design team the vision and concept from which you want the house to evolve. That will provide more integration of the design.

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Bathrooms

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about bathrooms! When designing a bathroom, it's important to think about how it connects to the exterior and the spaces around it. The bathroom's design should be based on your personal needs and preferences, as well as the function of the space. You should consider who will be using the bathroom and for what purpose, whether it's just for going to the bathroom or also for getting ready, or for medical needs. Once you have determined the function of the bathroom, you can think about the materials and design elements that will be necessary. It's also important to consider the overall style and aesthetic of the rest of the home, as you may want the bathroom to either blend in or contrast with it. Finally, don't forget to think about the context of the space and how it can be used to enhance the design, such as incorporating natural elements or creating a connection to the surrounding landscape. Please stay tuned for this and more, and make sure to listen to the subsequent episodes for the new mini-series of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond.

Here are key things to listen out for:

●        How to go about bathroom designs

●        Concept of removing labels from a space

●        Having a vision for your bathroom

Key Highlights

[00:00:29] Introduction of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond mini-series

[00:01:37] JD designs a bar for Lineage Coffee

[00:03:30] Introduction to today’s topic: Bathroom designs

[00:05:33] Concept of removing a label from a space

[00:07:54] Knowing what you want when it comes to bathrooms

[00:13:06] Lighting and mirrors in bathrooms

[00:15:18] Air conditioning in bathrooms

[00:16:11] The tactile elements

[00:18:35] How the bathroom hardware relates to the theme of the rest of the home

[00:21:36] Piecing everything together before a project

[00:23:03] Light switches and plugs in bathrooms

[00:24:24] Next week: Continuation of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond mini-series

[00:25:29] Next week’s topic: Kitchens

Notable Quotes

●        Think about the size and purpose of your bathtub or shower when designing your bathroom. Look beyond trendy ideas and focus on what you really want and how you want your bathroom to function.

●        The way you think about what you want can bring joy to you, so if there is something that's important, it's okay to have fun with that as well.

●        When choosing hardware for your bathroom, ask yourself, how does it relate to the overall look and feel of your home? The thing that you've wanted to tell the narrative for, or is it supposed to be a stark contrast?

●        When starting a project, focus on the narrative and what you want first before creating an image board. Use samples to piece everything together. While images can help communicate your thoughts, it's better to start with your own ideas first.

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Cornerstone

Please stay tuned as today we discuss the idea of a marker, whether it be a cornerstone, milestone, or capstone, connecting you to your custom home and the design process. While representing your lifestyle and interests is important in architecture, having a point of beginning is also essential. This point can be interpreted in many ways. For example, it can mark a pinnacle or the start of a new season in your life, make a statement to others or yourself, or bind people together. So, it's something to consider when building a home or any significant project.

Here are key things to listen out for:

• Significance of cornerstones

• Different designs and messages of cornerstones

• Why you should be intentional when building a custom home

• Making a statement with cornerstone

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: Cornerstone

[00:01:52] Idea of cornerstone historically and in the present

[00:05:26] The significance of cornerstones

[00:07:01] The DNA of a custom house

[00:08:56] Different designs and messages of cornerstones

[00:14:02] Importance of being intentional when building a custom home

[00:17:11] Making a statement with cornerstones

[00:18:34] Cornerstone as a way of adding physicality to naming

Notable Quotes

• "Placing a cornerstone on the building where you refer to everything is important to me. This project is a significant point in your life and the flow of your life. Make it memorable and meaningful by choosing to think about it that way."

• "When building a house, people often mark significant events. I encourage you to do the same. It's an effort made by a team, including your architect, financier, family, realtor, and craftsman. It's a culmination of telling a story that takes a village, even if only a few people use the house."

• "Choosing to love yourself, regardless of your actions, is possible because God loves you unconditionally. Moving forward should not involve punishing or sabotaging yourself."

• "Living in a cardboard box doesn't diminish the importance of choosing love. However, it's equally important to remind ourselves of the intention behind our actions when building something with materials like sand or wood. Every contribution to the story of life matters."

• "Consider what the cornerstone means to you. Is it marking a pinnacle or the start of a new season in your life? Is it a statement to others or yourself? Or are you trying to bind people together? Reflect on its significance."

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Cornerstone

Please stay tuned as today we discuss the idea of a marker, whether it be a cornerstone, milestone, or capstone, connecting you to your custom home and the design process. While representing your lifestyle and interests is important in architecture, having a point of beginning is also essential. This point can be interpreted in many ways. For example, it can mark a pinnacle or the start of a new season in your life, make a statement to others or yourself, or bind people together. So, it's something to consider when building a home or any significant project.

Here are key things to listen out for:

Significance of cornerstones

Different designs and messages of cornerstones

Why you should be intentional when building a custom home

Making a statement with cornerstone

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: Cornerstone

[00:01:52] Idea of cornerstone historically and in the present

[00:05:26] The significance of cornerstones

[00:07:01] The DNA of a custom house

[00:08:56] Different designs and messages of cornerstones

[00:14:02] Importance of being intentional when building a custom home

[00:17:11] Making a statement with cornerstones

[00:18:34] Cornerstone as a way of adding physicality to naming

Notable Quotes

·         "Placing a cornerstone on the building where you refer to everything is important to me. This project is a significant point in your life and the flow of your life. Make it memorable and meaningful by choosing to think about it that way."

·         "When building a house, people often mark significant events. I encourage you to do the same. It's an effort made by a team, including your architect, financier, family, realtor, and craftsman. It's a culmination of telling a story that takes a village, even if only a few people use the house."

·         "Choosing to love yourself, regardless of your actions, is possible because God loves you unconditionally. Moving forward should not involve punishing or sabotaging yourself."

·         "Living in a cardboard box doesn't diminish the importance of choosing love. However, it's equally important to remind ourselves of the intention behind our actions when building something with materials like sand or wood. Every contribution to the story of life matters."

·         "Consider what the cornerstone means to you. Is it marking a pinnacle or the start of a new season in your life? Is it a statement to others or yourself? Or are you trying to bind people together? Reflect on its significance."Top of Form

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Naming -

"We want you to go from being an address to being at your named place, the place with your marker for the sake of it, for the joy of it, for the love of it."

The significance of a name has been a topic of discussion for centuries. In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Juliet ponders whether a rose would still smell as sweet if it were called something else. Ideas around meaning have led to a larger conversation about the importance of naming, particularly when naming your home or project. A good name can serve as an impetus for the entire project, and just like a movie has a working title that evolves throughout the process, naming your home can also be an evolving process. Whether you already have a name in mind or discover it along the way, finding a name that represents your vision is crucial. In today's podcast, we'll explore the power of naming and how it can transform your project.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Naming things and their meanings

● Exercises of picking names for your projects

● Our actions and their outcomes

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today's topic: Naming

[00:01:37] JD's water prank on his wife

[00:03:40] Naming in the ancient times

[00:06:29] The Falling Water famous house

[00:07:42] Lucky Drop famous house

[00:08:59] Odd Lots project

[00:10:05] The Moon Hoon Korean architect

[00:12:49] JD's client picks a project name from a song

[00:14:01] Exercises in choosing words for your projects

[00:17:37] Our actions and their outcomes

[00:21:00] Next week's topic: Cornerstones

Notable Quotes

While the word name is not necessarily important, what the words mean to us do, and those can affect things.

It's great to see you putting yourself into your home project. By making it personal, you're being fully present and creating a meaningful connection, and it's worth sharing what drives you to do this.

When you love your home, inviting people to visit is like sharing a part of yourself. It's like naming a child, and it's up to others to interpret its significance.

I want to help you turn your dream home into a reality. It's not just about making a custom home; it's about being present in the moment and allowing this project to unfold and reflect who you are and what you want for your life.

Our actions can have unpredictable outcomes; we must perceive them and respond accordingly. Whether it's better or worse than expected, we must roll with it and see what happens next.

We want you to go from just being at an address to being at your named place, the place with your marker, for the sake of it, for the joy of it, for the love of it.

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YOU

Welcome to Today's podcast titled "YOU." Today, we're focusing on the most essential ingredient in architecture - you. In our previous episodes, we've talked about zoning, ornament, and experience, but Today is all about you. Your desires and choices are the driving force behind every architectural creation. With YOU, it could happen, no matter how advanced our technology or materials may be. This episode is a special thank you to you for allowing us architects and builders to be a part of your dream and for allowing us to create something beautiful and meaningful in your life. So let's dive in and explore your essential role in architecture.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● You/We are part of nature

● Ideas of architecture translate into the world

● Your life and experiences shape architecture

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to Today's topic: YOU

[00:01:08] Hockey commercial that inspired JD to play hockey

[00:03:18] JD's dinner with friends that inspired Today's topic

[00:04:21] King Solomon's verse about despair and toiling

[00:06:05] We are part of nature

[00:09:48] Psalms verse about planning but outcome comes from God

[00:11:46] Leave a part of you when designing a building

[00:13:10] Allow the earth to inspire you

[00:14:14] The effects of structural DNA

[00:19:41] Today is a Thank-you message

Notable Quotes

● Your desires and actions are essential to the story of progress and change. Without you, none of it could happen. Embrace your role and make your mark on the world.

● Your desires are a reflection of your creative nature. Follow them to fulfill your purpose and make your mark on the world.

● Be true to yourself, share your gifts, and positively impact the world with your love and creativity.

● Creating personal transformation and spreading love is more valuable than recognition. Keep creating and transforming, regardless of audience size or credit.

● Let your creativity, heart, and life experience guide you toward positive change. Don't be an activist just for the sake of it, but be conscious and authentic to yourself.

● There are things beyond our control, but we can control how we think about our actions and intentions. When you do something, do it right and be satisfied with your work. Nothing is more important than that.

● Your beliefs and experiences shape your outcomes, so trust your creative energy and intuition to achieve the best architectural results.

● Let's keep finding ways to create things that benefit the environment by using less energy and fuel emissions and removing fewer oxygen-creating things. Let's follow our hearts to create a better future.

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Zoning with Jared Akers

When building a custom home, A significant step in your home's predesign phase is researching the property's zoning regulations. Research involves determining which jurisdictions govern the building process on your property and understanding the construction's size, density, and municipal restrictions. Zoning maps play a critical role in determining the type of area the property falls under, such as residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, or agricultural. Overall, zoning regulations are a crucial aspect of custom home building that must be carefully considered and followed.

Today is zoning day on the CARD podcast, and even more exciting, JD is here with Jared Akers, a project manager who handles a lot of the zoning stuff. Jared is not only a project architect but also went to the University of Florida with JD, making him adept at all aspects of architecture. With his expertise in zoning, JD thought it would be great to have him on the show for their discussion. Stay tuned for more insights.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● How to use zoning codes

● Zoning regulations and ADUs

● Three different scenarios of zoning, as told by Jared

● Zoning and protection of natural features

 Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today's guest and topic: Jared Akers talking about zoning

[00:03:19] Agricultural part of a zoning

[00:05:32] Can you first build an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)?

[00:11:58] Practical example of zoning in a house in Orange County

[00:16:56] Variances within a zoning

[00:20:04] Roof and driveway of the house in Winter Park in New England

Notable Quotes

● Most people have a property in mind for building a house, but the first question is, "What can I do with this property?". Talk with the local planning and zoning department personnel, as they can provide the most helpful information.

● Architects integrate the natural environment into your design to create a meaningful interplay with the surroundings.

● Don't be discouraged if you first hear a 'no' when proposing something for your custom home. Persistence and gathering more information may turn it into a 'yes" or innovative way of achieving the results you initially desired. Remember, don't take everything at face value, and continue working through the process.

● Gravity's presence in architecture excites it and creates beauty through our fight and with the rules. The rules created by people also contribute to the aesthetics of architecture.

● If you already own the property, there's a reason you're attracted to it. Own the rules and everything on it, and we'll work together to sculpt it into something beautiful.

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Working with an experienced zoning expert can help turn the limitations of zoning regulations into opportunities to inform your story. Don't reject or see it as a bother; embrace the rules and work with them to create something beautiful. If you're still looking for a property, consult an architect or realtor, gather information, and prepare to tell your story through space and experience.

Ornament

In today's exploration of custom home design, we celebrate the essence of minimalism. We create a clean and uncluttered canvas for our design by removing excess items and excess ornamentation. Minimalism emphasizes simplicity and functionality, allowing essential elements to shine through. Defining different areas within our home is crucial, ensuring each serves its purpose efficiently. While embracing minimalism, we can still infuse our space with our personal touch. Select a few key pieces that reflect our style and preferences, incorporating clean lines, subtle textures, and neutral colors for a cohesive environment. By celebrating minimalism, we create a space that exudes tranquility and balance. Each carefully curated item becomes intentional, adding to the overall aesthetic and functionality. Remember, minimalism is a mindset and a journey. Continually assess and refine your space, ensuring each item serves a purpose. By embracing minimalism, you can create a truly unique and personalized home that reflects your lifestyle and values.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Planned obsolescence and what it entails

● Some of the challenges posed by modern minimalist designs

● Creating a memory when creating your custom home

● Expressing your life stories through your custom home design

Key Highlights

[00:08] One fundamental principle of designs

[00:38] The essence of removing things to check how they would appear in a custom home

[01:12] What ornament is in custom home designing

[04:10] Challenges with the modern minimalist designs

[07:02] Creating a custom home that shares your life story

[10:09] Planned Obsolescence and what it entails

[11:59] Discovering different things about the world from clients with a straightforward narrative of what they want

[12:59] How to create a memory when creating your home

[15:30] How to best define your space

[19:34] Finding areas in your stories and ways to express them through your custom home design

[21:30] The idea of having tattoos and their significance in life and creating a custom design

[23:15] How to get the most out of your space

[24:40] Why we should avoid going for the minimalist box

Notable Quotes

● One fundamental design principle is checking, looking at, and taking something off. And if it doesn't change it, it's not needed.

● Planned obsolescence is the corporate strategy of making something seem outdated or old so that a capitalist society can keep on functioning.

● Find a substantial source of design decisions that you're making through Architectural DNA.

● ...if I want a tasty gingerbread man, you don't need to make it look like a puppy, sailboat, or something cute. If I want a good gingerbread cookie or a piece of gingerbread, I want a good flavor. I like good ingredients. And that's going to be the memorable thing.

● I think when you are specific, people tend to appreciate it more.

● People do not make something beautiful for the sake of it; we are making something beautiful to tell our story and who we are.

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Books mentioned 

Ornament Crimes: https://www.amazon.com/Ornament-Crime-Adolf-Loos/dp/0141392975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UP49ZOZG67NR&keywords=ornament+and+crime+loos&qid=1678893763&sprefix=Ornament+Crimes%2Caps%2C1102&sr=8-1

Experience

Today we have an exciting show lined up for you where we talk about designing your custom home experience. When we think about designing our custom homes, there are many ways to approach them. Most people focus on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the size of the living room, and the kitchen layout. But, we can think about it in more creative and meaningful ways that focus on the experience of our space. 

In this episode, JD explores the different ways we can create an experience when we design our custom homes and the various ways to communicate the experience of our space, from the floor plan layout to the colors on the walls. We all have different backgrounds we would like to create with a specific design and the goals we want to achieve, and JD discusses them all. He also talks about the different vertical and horizontal lines found on the floor plans and the things they define. He explains how color can play a significant role in creating a memorable experience within our homes and the importance of creating a rhythm that influences the focus. 

Are you looking to create a custom home that focuses on and communicates your experiences? Join us as we explore how we can create an experience when designing our custom homes. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Different ways we can look at our custom homes

● Why having multiple floor plans excites clients

● Implications of the vertical and horizontal line drawings 

● The most famous color theory things on the planet

Key Highlights

[01:59] Most of the things asked when you join a college

[02:56] Ways that we can think about our custom homes

[06:10] Different ways we can communicate the experience of our space

[07:20] What most people look out for on a floor plan

[08:57] Why architects and builders should have multiple floor plans to show to clients

[10:37] The implications of the lines we see on a floor plan

[12:26] The vertical and horizontal line drawings and what they define

[14:17] Different things about the experience of color

[18:38] Creating a rhythm that influences the focus

Notable Quotes

● We want you to have the best experience possible for a long time, hopefully 30 years plus, that you get to live in your custom home.

● When you're thinking of, well, here's my, I want this type of stair, well, this stair. It is not just that thing. The stair is your experience. So you, um, the, the experience includes the stair, excuse me. So when you walk up to your stair, it's not. You're not just on that thing.

● When you start looking at your architectural drawings with your architect, or if you are looking at even the 3D renderings you do, that will help paint that picture of what it will feel like.

● Having multiple floor plans, you can show people to get them excited about the room layouts, which is one of the critical things you can do.

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BANKING

Welcome to an exciting episode of our podcast, where we have a special guest, Richard Henry, a loan officer from Citizen Bank. In this episode, JD and Richard will discuss the finance process for a custom home, which will be valuable for anyone interested in home loans. Building a custom home requires careful planning and financial preparation, and JD understands the importance of discussing these topics with experts like Richard. You will learn about the process of getting a loan, the different scenarios that people might face when applying for financing for a custom house, and how to know the best processes or products for your custom home. Additionally, you will learn about the concept of Debt to Income (DIT) and how to improve your credit score.

Some key things to listen out for:

First steps to finding out the best processes/products,

How money moves during the construction process

Extended lock for a home loan.

Notable quotes from the podcast include:

A financial advisor is there to help you, not just going to tell you are or are not ready.

You can't do anything if you don't have the finances worked out.

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Words

Today we'll be discussing the importance of architectural words. If you're from Florida, you've probably heard the name "Ca' d'Zan" and may know what it's related to, but not necessarily what it means. This name belongs to a house located at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. Interestingly, the term "Ca' d'Zan" comes from the Venetian dialect and translates to "House of John," referencing the owner of the Ringling Museum, who loved the architecture of the Veneto region.

When creating your dream home, using words to describe your vision is crucial instead of solely relying on pictures from social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok. You want to create a unique space that reflects your personality and creativity. Giving your home a name, like "Ca' d'Zan," can help you personalize it even further.

In building your custom home, you'll start with general terms and then think more specifically about what you want. By describing your vision in detail, you can create a beautiful sentence or phrase that captures the narrative behind your home. Your Architect will distill your guiding statement into one representing your architectural DNA. Tune in to learn the importance of understanding and using words to build your dream home.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Words and structural DNA

● Understanding what you want in your custom home and turning the idea into meaningful architecture.

● How idea-driven words help guide the design process

Key Highlights

[00:00:03] Introduction to today's topic: Words

[00:01:29] First assignment in art school, drawing the idea of a house

[00:04:20] Things that get convoluted nowadays

[00:06:52] Examples of what warmth can mean to different people

[00:10:42] The St. Peter's Arms example of a reaching and gathering space

[00:13:18] How Ca' d'Zan came about and it's meaning

[00:16:52] Cheetos example of leaving your mark

Notable Quotes

● If you're doing a custom home, your intellect and mind are there, and you want to understand things. And if you begin to embrace the ideas of space on an axis and abstract it, it will give you a more specific and concrete definition of what you're feeling and want.

● All of these ideas about words will ultimately lead you to what I think of as naming your space, therefore giving the home a name.

● The goal that you should have for yourself is if you are deciding that the custom architectural project journey is right for you, that what you want to be able to do is leave your mark.

● Embrace words that you've never thought of before, adjectives and verbs. Maybe you'll begin to love the idea of spine or rhythm or filter.

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Warranty

One of the primary objectives of the Card Custom Home and Architecture podcast is to prioritize the artistic and creative aspects of custom home building and architecture. While countless resources are available online to learn about considerations for home warranties or custom home warranties, it's crucial to remember your home's artistic and unique nature when planning for its care and maintenance. Ensuring you have a warranty and the ability to service it is essential to safeguard your investment. It's all too common to assume they're covered by insurance or warranties only to find out that nothing is covered.

When it comes to custom homes, people usually want something unique, not just a typical off-the-shelf design. This means there are some important considerations to keep in mind. JD can provide a few helpful tips to get started, especially regarding the artistic aspects of your home and how to ensure that your warranty will strengthen the longevity of your custom home. Please stay tuned.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Budgeting for your custom home concerning warranty

● Specialty items in a custom

● Specialty items in a custom home

● Emergency in a custom home process

● How warranty strengthens the longevity of your home

Key Highlights

[00:00:35] Introduction to today's topic: Adventures and warranty

[00:02:09] Warranty considerations to have in a custom home

[00:05:14] Specialty items in a custom home

[00:10:43] Emergency in a custom home process

Notable Quotes

● If you've ordered a custom item, balancing your expectations is important. Before making any assumptions, talk to your architect and builder to determine the warranty status for that type of item. Consider whether you want to budget for a replacement part or if you're willing to be patient and wait for the thing to be fixed in due time.

● A significant roof leak could cause extensive damage to the house, especially during a hurricane or other extreme weather events, especially if the roof wasn't installed properly. It's essential to have a plan in place to address these types of issues quickly. You want to work with a builder prepared to handle any problems arising during the warranty period. This way, you can avoid damage and protect your home correctly.

● Items can get damaged during shipping, or mistakes can happen during construction. To ensure that the final product meets your requirements, order extra materials. For example, when purchasing tiles, order more than the amount needed to account for broken pieces or tiles, not the correct size.

● Because you want something artistic, something unique, make sure you plan to care for that with the warranty and the capability to service that warranty.

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Presence

I remember my first boss, Bob Miller, who was my mentor when starting at 18. I worked for him for 11 years, and he taught me a valuable lesson about showing up. I wore a whole business "get up" for most of the years. Regardless of the situation, my boss emphasized the significance of showing up, being professional, and following through. I find that "Showing Up" is a crucial lesson that applies to any aspect of our lives. We can only achieve what we show up for, and if we perceive building a custom home as far off, our attitude and actions towards it will reflect that distance.

If you aspire to build a custom home, your focus will be taking steps toward that goal. On the other hand, if your current plan is to acquire enough funds, actively earning money is your current path toward creating that custom home. When you invest your attention in this process, you're no longer in a dream or a mental state but rather in the present reality of the process. Bringing this aspect of existence into the current reality is entirely up to you and your choice.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Being present with your custom home process

● The importance of being present in life

Key Highlights

[00:00:43] Why it is essential to show up

[00:05:08] How JD met this wife

[00:06:43] Introduction to today' topic: Presence

[00:10:41] Cybertruck Tesla incident of a shattered window

[00:12:48] How JD got disappointed when he first began buying property

[00:15:17] JD's 2023 annual goal

Notable Quotes

● Wherever I'm at, I love my wife; that's my goal of what I want to do. I want to exude my presence in this world as a loving entity toward her, and first, I want to do that by loving myself.

● You may compare yourself to others who have more resources or connections. Still, everyone can work towards their dream of a custom home.

● When working through the design, go for your ultimate goal for your space, and then if you need to take a step back from what you can currently do, do that.

● When you search for a property, make an offer, and open a bank account to save for the down payment, you are opening yourself up to the possibility of these things happening in the present. This process is essential to achieving your dream of owning a house.

● As you educate yourself, encounter setbacks, and invest time in the custom home-building process with your loved ones or family, remember that the journey is worth it. Whether you're working on the project by yourself or with others, the experience of creating a personalized home is invaluable.

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Tech

Today, we're discussing technology and its role in custom home design. Rapid technological advancements make it easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest gadgets and devices for your home. Many people now opt for smart home devices, like Alexa-controlled lights, as they have become more accessible and affordable. However, it's important to remember that while these high-tech devices may seem appealing, they also have some practical considerations. For example, while having an intelligent light switch controlled by voice commands is convenient, it's also essential to have a manual override option. Manual controls allow you to turn the lights on or off even if the technology fails or if you prefer a more traditional method in a particular setting.

When designing your custom home, it's crucial to balance incorporating technology and maintaining practicality. While it's great to have the latest and greatest gadgets, ensuring your home is functional and easy to use for everyone is also essential. To avoid becoming a "technology junkie," consider each technological addition's practical implications and ensure that it serves a real purpose in your home. Start by considering your architectural DNA in any custom home design. The experience you want to have in each room is essential to your desire. From there, you can determine what technology will best enhance that experience. Focus on how you interact with others, study, cook, exercise, work, and so on, and use that information to guide your technology choices. Remember, while some may have specific preferences, like a folding TV, the focus should be on how technology can improve daily activities and overall quality of life in the home.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Avoiding "technology junkie" syndrome

● Technology keeps changing, and you have to catch up

● You should know what you need

● Being present in whatever you are doing and in your custom home

Key Highlights

[00:00:25] Introduction to today's topic: Tech

[00:04:13] The Modernist Styles Movement has outdated technology merchandise

[00:06:03] Overdosing on modern technology

[00:09:24] JD replacing his 8-year-old projector with a Samsung Freestyle

[00:11:32] You should know what you need

[00:15:18] How working from home affects the element of being present

Notable Quotes

● I think technology will keep changing; prepare your home to upgrade and decide what things are essential to you.

● So it's anything to try to stay present. So if I'm in my room, I want to be present with what I'm doing there with the people that I'm with, even if that person is myself present. Whatever activity I'm doing and not vegging out so much, even though there is a time and a place for that.

● The DESIRE part of your Architecture DNA is those things that align with the lifestyle that you want to have. Is it necessary not to turn the light switch on whenever you enter a room? Is it something where you want to be able to deal with another layer of technology?

● Being tech-forward can also mean being proactive and not purely consumer.

● There's a time to be in your home, space, or office. Many people who own businesses listen to this to focus on what they are doing: setting up the technology. Hence, they're not constantly distracted in their space and are present in their activity.

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Recorded 230203

AI

“Architectural intelligence the penultimate AI"

Using AI to create many things has recently become a popular trend worldwide. Technological advancements have made creating art increasingly prolific using AI algorithms for better or worse. AI has led to developing of new and unique art forms humans explore. However, this trend has also brought up many legal and ethical issues as artists fear their work may be easily copied or altered without their consent. Ongoing discussions and debates about the impact of AI on the art world focus on how regulation. As one of the major arts, architecture is also related to this trend as more and more architects and designers are experimenting with AI algorithms to create new and innovative designs.

If you search for "AI art" or "AI architecture" online, you will find many tools and resources available for architects and designers to incorporate AI into their work. There is no shortage of options, from the top five tools for interior design with AI to the top five architectural tools that use AI. For the past ten years, companies like Autodesk have been developing tools that can impact how custom homes are designed. Even today, these tools are not fully autonomous. It's an exciting time for architecture and art as AI opens up new frontiers in design and creativity. However, addressing the legal and ethical concerns of using AI in these fields is also essential. As technology continues to evolve, it will be crucial to balance the benefits of AI and the protection of artists and designers.

Regardless of where AI goes, The Architectural Intelligence and connection designing with one human to another is extraordinary and cannot be adequately replaced. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Marrying architecture DNA with AI tools when designing your custom home

● Importance of contributing to the feedback loop in AI tools

● Where can you go with individuality in design?

Key Highlights

[00:00:16] Introduction to today's topic: AI

[00:06:28] AI tools for designing your custom home

[00:11:16] The human nature part of AI

[00:19:16] Where can you go with individuality in design?

[00:20:03] Nature and AI

[00:20:59] Next week's topic: Metaverse

Notable Quotes

● When you're making a custom home, what you want to make sure of is that you are getting the things that you envision. A good portion of you who are listening to this want something unique, something that you haven't seen before, or something like an idea that is growing or exploratory.

● Many people want to bring things in with them that are in their memory, and I would also say future memory of things that they see themselves experiencing in the future or today experience in the past into the present while they're designing their home. So AI can be a potent tool.

● As the custom homeowner, you will make decisions about your narrative, your story about your home, and the feeling you want based on what you tell your architect. There's always that element of cooperation and decision, which is one of the essential parts of the whole design.

● We're still influenced by previous thoughts and what we'd like to see in the future. But if we can get to an exploratory process and take it there at any point, that's a massive plus because that allows you to contribute to the feedback loop.

● To be clear, most AI architecture tools will not get your permit; they will not get your construction contract.

● We're flying through space, yet we're falling in love. We're being sad, trying to make an effort to do something. We want to cure cancer, then over here, some people are fighting each other, and there is a war, and we want to stop it. We want to figure out how to bring peace to the world and conserve energy, and it is fantastic to be alive and be able to create something.

● When you think about your custom home, think about how you can develop ideas.

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Recorded 230127

"The greatest artist has no concept. Which a single block of marble does not potentially contain within its mass, but only a hand obedient to the mind can penetrate to this image." 

Artist, Architect, and Sculptor - Michelangelo

"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." 

Artist, Architect, and Sculptor - Michelangelo. 

Here at the CA-RD Podcast, we help you go from dreaming of a custom home to living in the home of your dreams, and those massive steps could have a considerable part of your story and "setting free" your custom home. 

I want to thank everybody who has listened the first year and all those joining now for a new season, and I look forward to this year with you and telling your STORY through a custom home. When you create your custom home, allow the intention to have your home bring you into action. 

Thank you so much for joining me today and for this past year. This year, your will experience even more inspiration.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Recap of the CA-RD Podcast year one

● The acronym D.N.A. as it relates to custom home designing

● How Michelangelo is an inspiration to J.D.

Key Highlights

[00:00:59] Maximalism: the most listened-to episode of the CA-RD Podcast

[00:02:21] Recap of the CA-RD Podcast

[00:03:15] D.N.A. in designing custom homes

[00:08:05] The story of Michelangelo and how it inspires J.D. as a sculptor

[00:18:54] The virtue of desire when building a custom home

Notable Quotes

● So often, we take ourselves out of the elements of nature that we're not nature, but we are. We're all intertwined; we're all a piece of it; we're not separate from nature as much as we like to think we are.

● There's no escaping; the real-life story we experience and embrace is the most enjoyable one.

● "Every block of stone has a statue inside of it, and it is the sculptor's task to discover it."-Michelangelo.

● These codes that people came up with about things we care about are an element of nature, and when we can be obedient to those things, they can be set free. When we accept them for what they are, it will allow them to be set free.

● When you do your custom home, allow the desire to have that to bring you into the moment of the action.

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recorded 230106

Maximalism: 

Today we are talking about Maximalism, something that is gaining popularity right now, and it is an inverse of the force of Minimalism.

In this episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling talks about Maximalism and how it is shaking up the world of construction and design. He looks at the history of design trends and how Maximalism fits into the mix. He also examines how it draws inspiration from building in past techniques. JD Carling delves into the factors influencing the direction of architectural design and how Maximalism shapes the future of buildings and spaces.  

Maximalism embodies "Everything everywhere all at once."

It exists as an inversion of the minimalist response to excess and comes out of digital excess in an age of external Minimalism.

There is a feeling that the external world needs something more stimulating than the digital one.

Here are key things to listen out for: 

1. A recap on different trends in construction and how they are related: Learn how the recent designs are related and how they have been changing since the fifties. 

2. The origin of Minimalism: Minimalism came from construction and not just building construction but manufacturing techniques.

3. Things that will influence how architectural designs are laid out: So much has changed, and designs nowadays are more decorative. 

4. A lot of things that are not intentional in architecture: A lot of these things aren't planned, like the smiley face design, on stuff or like the shag carpet or the plush chairs, but they are all, they are all converging on this like Maximalism thing.

Timestamps 

[00:00] About Maximalism

[04:47] One of the significant architectural designs learned in school

[05:30] Minimalist graphic design element

[08:08] A recap on the different trends in construction and how they are related

[08:57] How Maximalism is hitting on all previous designs

[09:35] Origin of Minimalism

[12:39] Things that are going to influence architectural designs 

[15:02] things that are not intentional in architecture

[15:45] The idea of super flat construction designs

Notable Quotes 

● "The idea was just that the narrative of the architecture of your custom home should be alive. It is not something you are pulling out of a magazine sharing all the current trends."

● "Minimalism, in a way, became dead like modernism. It is like it had these prescriptive things everyone needed to do to stand out. And now you have a generation of people, and I'm not talking about age, but just like in maybe career or focus or wanting to make a statement. So a generation of people wanting to raise their voices in design was sneaking these things in. So you have like fashion art, uh, interior decorating, interior architecture, 

● "the attachment to the silicone chip is like bringing, is like exploding out into color in the real world is exploding into the design."

● "You know, architecture, I would say, in one sense, is a long burn. So, you know, a hotel, this is just a good example because they usually budget for this. A hotel will update every five years. They're decor because it gets outdated in a home."

● "The world is flat; the whole world works together. Have you ever read the book, The World is Flat? It is talking about the global economy, but all this flattening of everything together has some relationship to Maximalism, which is like more of a converging or crashing everything together."

● "In graffiti. It doesn't matter. You're just like putting one artist next to another. It's almost like the difference is what makes it nice."

● "Architectural DNA is taking your desires, the nature that your home is gonna be on, and the effects of things like money, building codes, zoning codes, neighbors, the people that are gonna live in your home, how they're influencing that."

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Recorded 221230

Intimacy in Your Custom Home

Intimacy is an essential aspect of any relationship, and the design of a home can impact the level of intimacy experienced by its occupants. Features like separate bedrooms or en suite bathrooms can provide privacy, while cozy and comfortable spaces like fireplaces or screened-in porches can encourage relaxation and conversation. The design of a home can affect the level of intimacy and connection between partners, and one should consider incorporating features that promote privacy and comfort to enhance the intimacy in your relationship.

Today's episode will focus on designing and creating a desirable custom home for all occupants. Each family member will likely have different needs and preferences regarding the design of their homes. However, by taking the time to consider each stakeholder's input carefully and finding creative solutions, it is possible to create a custom home that meets the needs of all occupants. We will explore various strategies and techniques for achieving this goal and discuss the importance of open communication and collaboration. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Talking to your spouse to come up with a custom home fit for all parties

● Effects and budget for intimacy in your custom home

● Living privately in nature but being surrounded by people

Key Highlights

[00:00:21] Today's topic: Intimacy in your custom home

[00:06:28] Talking with your spouse to come up with the perfect custom home

[00:08:09] Design a house to maintain freedom for teenagers

[00:09:17] Effects of a custom house: The money part

[00:13:24] Being privately in nature but also around a ton of people

[00:15:39] Your own private space

[00:18:00] Talking about both intimacy and the whole home with your spouse

Notable Quotes

● When we talk about architecture, I want us to think about the whole thing, everything holistically, and how the entire home, your entire custom home, will be related to your experience of intimacy with your spouse or the person with whom you live.

● I know many people like to have glass front doors because it seems inviting, but there are architectural ways to treat the glass or the entry sequence into the home so that you can still have that inviting feeling in your home but maintain privacy.

● Architecture Interior design, landscape architecture, and civil engineering should be cohesive. And so hiring all those things piecemeal is not always conducive to providing the most cohesive environment, and that's why we try to provide our clients with a one-stop solution to doing all those things.

● If you do your landscape architecture correctly with your architecture, they'll blend so that you can maintain intimacy and privacy even in the landscape portion of your home.

● When discussing intimacy with your spouse, think about the whole home. Think about the entire home. What are the things that you want to be able to do in the house?

● One of the most beautiful parts of life is being intentionally committed to each other and loving another person. Being their lover, being their committed spouse, and continuing through that through all stages of life.

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RECORD 221223

Art House

Today's Podcast topic of art in the custom home includes an exceptional guest. 

Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon has worked in museums and art galleries across the globe, including the large 5-story-high contemporary art museum URBIS in Manchester, UK, and one of the most reputable galleries in the Middle East: The Third Line, Doha, Qatar. She also serves as an independent Art Consultant. She is also the current curator at The Orlando Museum of Art. 

Coralie is a close friend of mine, so it is an extra special honor for me to share our conversation with all the listeners today.

Coralie brings her expertise in home art curation, which ranges from for some of the most prolific art collectors in Orlando and even around the world to single pieces of art for people just starting on a small budget.

 So she has a wide breadth of understanding of what it means to have art in the home, and she will clue us into how we can enrich the custom home experience by having art in the house. 

Stay tuned.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● The different types of collectors and their mission

● Why you should get artwork that you love

● Designated places and their matching art in home projects

Key Highlights

[00:00:08] Introduction to today's guest and topic

[00:01:33] Why do people want art in their house

[00:05:58] Do people have a specific place in the house where they store stuff?

[00:08:15] Designated places and their matching art in home projects

[00:12:30] Types of lights for artwork

[00:14:21] The inspirational things art can do

[00:26:26] Punk exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art: Torn Apart

Notable Quotes

● You need to look at art for your home as part of the portrait your house ends up being. When you build your dream home, you want it to be in your image. It is what you are portraying to the world.

● If you are only starting collecting now and collecting for your own home, it is essential that you like what you are buying because you will be living with it.

● I know about art conservation; we want to preserve those pieces for posterity. When people collect, they do not only collect for themselves; they also gather for their children.

● Go with something essential. Go with something you would not mind having on your wall over several years. Especially when it is a little more valuable piece, you cannot always change things around.

● When building a house, you do not want people to remember the walls; you want people to remember how it felt to be in the place.

● Your home is your personality; it is also what you offer to people who enter your home and how it makes them feel. 

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LinkedIn: LinkedIn

Twitter: Twitter

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Websites:

1.       https://www.snaporlando.com/

2.       https://www.thethirdline.com/

3.       http://www.urbisarchive.org/   

4. Orlando Museum of Art https://omart.org/

RECORDED 221216

The House of God

In this episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling discusses how a custom home is a magnificent opportunity to dive into your spiritual life. He talks about the concepts defining the House of God and how your home affects your relationship with others and yourself. We will also touch on how we can connect with nature which is part of architectural DNA and spiritual life. 

Here are key things to listen out for: 

1. Concepts defining the house of God.

2. How your custom home affects your relationship with others and yourself.

3. Things you can share with architects to integrate into your architectural design.

4. The proportions of a spiritually oriented place. 

Timestamps 

[02:57] What happens when we build custom homes for people's soul

[04:26] How spirituality affects design in custom homes

[05:32] Defining the idea "House of God."

[06:18] Building a custom home is an opportunity to dive into spiritual life

[07:42] How your home affects your relationship with others and yourself

[09:27] Why an architect wants to know the things they can integrate for you to bring out the spiritual potential of your home and space

[13:48] The proportions of a spiritually oriented place

[15:16] a fascinating way to create a connection with nature which is part of architectural DNA and spiritual life

[16:57] Bringing emphasis to your spiritual life in your custom home  

Notable Quotes 

● "when we create custom houses for people, we make a cornerstone with their name engraved representing the heart & soul of the creation.”

● “After you have the baby, you can forget all the things you went through and all the planning in detail; a lot of people make memory books of the things they have done during that process to remember it because it's such an enjoyable part of life. It is something they pass on.”

● “The things I've started creating in custom homes. I think we're affected by my early spiritual life.”

● “Your house is a place that facilitates your life, and your body is a vessel that created that home, So in a sense, it is a manifestation of your spiritual state of mind.”

● “The better your relationship with your spirit, the more connected your creation or output will be regarding your custom home.”

● “Building a home is a lot of work. Savor the effort. Now, that is memorable.”

● “We want to see you not only dream of a custom home but live in the home of your dreams and have a rich spiritual life.”

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Recorded 221209

Fun

If you're listening for the first time, today we're having Fun. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Fun in minimalist home architecture

● Architecture and invention

● Using the attitude of Fun to savor life

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today's topic: Fun

[00:00:30] Pete & Pete series reference of Fun

[00:02:28] Fun in minimalist home architecture

[00:04:05] 106 McQuaig Project home model

[00:05:51] How to maintain Fun in a minimalist home model

[00:11:39] Recent project on wetland

Notable Quotes

● If you're not having Fun or enjoying yourself, you're not necessarily doing it right.

● Doing things right doesn't always mean having everything perfectly lined up.

● The way you think about your house's design will generate feelings, and those feelings will create actions.

● You want to let your mind expand and draw whatever it is to conceptualize anything that you could think of that you dreamed of when you had a home because there is going to be part of the DNA.

● Architecture is an act of invention.

● If you have the attitude of Fun, you will better savor intricate processes.

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recorded 220909

Iteration

Iterating the custom home concept helps work through ideas and removes unnecessary things. It is part f discovering your architectural DNA. When you have done design checks and balances, something you are proud of emerges.  

Give time and space to the custom home design process; let yourself look at things, feel what you feel in your initial reaction, pause, come back, and see if you think and feel the same. Ask if your thoughts are the ones you intend to have. If not, what will help you choose according to your goals? Write down the feeling you want to have in the space. Sometimes, the iteration to make something is to ground it in the spatial composition and then add elements that are not creating a floating or distracting sense in the room. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

● process of iteration

● Importance of love and appreciation

● Iteration in custom homes

Key Highlights

[00:00:27] An exercise of love and appreciation

[00:04:28] How iteration relates to custom homes

[00:07:23] Stepwise the process of iteration: Step 1: Get DNA, design, and pause

[00:09:59] Step 2: Development; get your reaction

[00:11:59] Step 3: Construction documents

Notable Quotes

● Don't just say thank you to people; say, "Thank you for getting that to me on time." Because then it connects to what the actual thank you is for and adds depth to it.

● When in doubt when building a custom home, the DNA is the thing that you want to go back to, but when you are designing, you still need to pass those things through to filter to make sure they are right.

● The three phases of architecture are a proven strategy I've used and experienced myself. I've also used it with others and found that it is conducive to a successful project for you in your home.

● I want everybody to look at their design and feel, "This is me; this has a soul." That's our goal is to communicate to your soul, your spirit, and your attitude through your architecture and through your group.

● Typically, three times going through something will give you enough to filter through things, and that back and forth can make a good decision on whatever part of your project you're working on.

● Sometimes the iteration to make something minimalist is to ground it, to add something else so that it's not something floating or distracting in the space, so it's not just taking away. Those simple gestures or those precise gestures can do that for your space.

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Recorded 220902

This week talk about Subtly doing just the right amount for your custom home.

Kitchen

Just like a human body has a heart, the kitchen is often the heart of a house design. It is an element that makes a building not just a mere structure but a home. 

In this episode, you'll have the privilege to meet Binh from A + B Cabinets, a family-owned business. 

Here are things to listen out for

1. The importance of a kitchen in a building

2. How to have a successfully connected kitchen

3. Pitfalls and other things to avoid in building a kitchen

Key highlights

[00:0027] Introduction to today's topic and the guest Binh Nguyen

[00:02:58] A brief introduction to A + B Cabinets

[00:03:45] Benefits of building a new kitchen versus having pre-made cabinets in the kitchen

[00:05:45] Definition of the acronym RDM – Relationships - Design - Make

[00:10:18] How to have a successfully connected kitchen

[00:15:02] Different types of islands in the kitchen

[00:17:21] What are the pitfalls and things to avoid in building a kitchen 

[00:17:39] What to explore during the kitchen design

[00:21:16] Parting shoutouts.

Notable quotes

● A kitchen is what makes a house and not just a building.

● When does design come in? The design comes early, reducing production time, scheduling, and management.

● Relationships are meaningful because not only do we want our relationship with our clients to be a good one, we want their relationship with their architecture to be good, too.

● When you look at a material in context, it should be elevated and communicate intentional feeling and space.

● If you're working with an architect and you are going to bid the house out, you want to make sure that the design of the kitchen and built-ins have input early on.

● Assembling a team early in the design helps mitigate many potential issues.

● It's okay to make a decision. It could be wrong, but you can adjust that decision as you go.

● A kitchen design is not only a person-to-person relationship but also a relationship to the design, the space.

● A successful kitchen is one you put your heart and soul into, and it's the heart of the home. 

● If you're creating a stage or backdrop to your life, then the kitchen is the core element.

Resources

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Recorded 220812

Elements

All buildings we see around us began as conceptual elements before taking the forms they are in today. Elements are born from a client's mind and, through relationship and care, are transferred to the designer's stewardship and ultimately realized as habitable buildings. These primary elements of architecture include point, line, plane, and volume. The order of these elements shows the transition from a one-dimensional line to a three-dimensional volume, from a single point to a 3D-volumetric habitable house. They can be defined as follows:

        I. Point- This is the prime element. Conceptually, it has no dimensions and aims to mark a position in space. At rest, it organizes surrounding details about itself and dominates its field. A point is like a corner, the two walls and the ceiling, or the floor and two walls.

               II. Line- This is an extended point. Lines could be the seams between different things, for example, the roof line traveling across the wall.

               III. Plane- A series of parallel lines, through their repetitiveness, will create a plane/surface. It could be something that contains a texture, and it could be something that defines a boundary. It might be an implied plane, where you may want to have a connection between your living room and your kitchen.

               IV. Volume- In architectural format, it is the whole house. It has three dimensions; length, width, and depth.

Here are key things to listen out for

1. What are the four primary elements of architecture?

2. The elements of the matter used to create the building.

3. How to correctly apply the four root elements of architectural space in your custom home.

Key Highlights

[00:00:27] Introducing today's topic

[00:01:01] Elements of architecture in custom home projects

[00:01:45] What's a point, and how does it relate to other elements?

[00:02:02] Definition of a line and how it relates to points.

[00:02:49] Volumetric or three-dimensional space.

[00:11:21] Elements of the matter that we use to create the building

[00:18:07] Closing remarks.

 Notable quotes

● You will get more value out of your money when you understand the mood and think about the qualities of the thoughts you're producing.

● From seeing that your thoughts are things that you choose, you may have a reactionary thought when you see it and think that that's your thought. Based on conditioning, the life experiences you've accepted will be your initial thoughts.

● Architecture is not that confined; it is not that simple; it is a holistic experience. It goes all the way from the point to the carved-up volume, comes together, and creates this experience for you.

● You want to give the time and energy to your project in a way filled with love and thankfulness as you go through the process so that it becomes something you want.

● Remember, the DNA in your architecture is your desires, the nature around you, and the things affecting it. The more you can "elementally" describe each fixation, the more you will get out of what you want from those things.

● If you are excited about this and ready to start, don't wait. Get your custom home journey started. It's one of the most rewarding things you can do in life.

● All these things are God-created; they are in the universe. The geometry points, lines, planes, and all those things are sacred to our universe.

Resources

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Gratitude

"The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see."

– Mary Davis. This quote could be one of the most accurate in the history of quotations. When we are thankful for even the most minor things in life, the universe always finds a way to make things work in our favor. The virtue of gratitude applies to all areas of life, custom homes and architecture included. In this episode, JD explores the concept of gratitude in a custom home journey and the parties involved. For instance, he, as an architect, is thankful for the opportunity his customers give him to plan and come up with their dream homes. He's going to discuss the virtue of being grateful to spouses, kids, or any other party involved in the decision-making of creating a custom home. Stay tuned and remember that expressing thankfulness through kindness is essential.

Here are things to listen out for

1. What is the importance of thankfulness in the custom home journey?

2. The importance of valuing other parties' input.

3. The need to give attention and intention to the design to create a serene space.

Key highlights

[00:00:27] Introduction of today's topic

[00:03:07] Be grateful to the people who have a stake in your decisions.

[00:09:01] Examples of houses in France that have lasted over hundreds of years

[00:10:30] Accepting the desires that you have and appreciating the architectural DNA

[00:18:02] Closing remarks

Notable quotes

● Expressing thankfulness through kindness is essential to keep on going. Gratitude is a fuel that will keep you going.

● What everybody wants is to live in their custom home, experience the energy that ultimately has come from their life, and process in that home, in that built structure, to express their goals. That result stems from gratitude throughout the whole process.

● Being grateful to people that you're going to be deciding things with, being thankful for their input, being kind to each other, and regarding their input is hugely helpful

● If you figure out how you're going to make a decision and accept those things in a way that builds energy between you and the other decision-makers, it'll continue to propel you forward.

● If you tell yourself, "This decision is another step to move you forward." It will help you keep that open line of communication with your family, your loved one, or whoever you have involved in your project.

● The home you create will exist in the minds of the children born there, people who visit and ultimately influence the next houses built.

● I'm so thankful that what has led to things is connections with the people around me. Connections to people who want to endeavor on a journey to create something unique that continues going along, growing, and changing things.

● Everybody is persevering, pushing through, and exploring. That's in our human nature. Let's use it to the fullest of our ability.

● Enjoy that your creation will contribute to ushering along humanity's creative narrative.

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True Luxury

Luxury is being extravagant or having great comfort in what you're doing. As much as having "expensive" stuff in your custom home can be desirable, lasting Luxury emerges with care and attention to design. Interestingly enough, an enormous number of expensive materials in houses, say, bathtubs, translate to high maintenance costs, and eventually, they cease to be luxuries and become liabilities. Kanye West once said, "The Only Luxury is Time." In this episode, JD will discuss Luxury in the context of your home, coupled with examples that equate Luxury to attention and care. 

 Here are things to listen out for

1. What is a luxury, and what is the new Luxury in the context of your custom home?

2. The difference between burdensome Luxury and lasting Luxury.

Key highlights

[00:0027] Introducing today's topic.

[00:02:01] What is Luxury defined?

[00:06:05] Personal philosophy about Luxury

[00:07:41] Example of the Asian way of repairing broken materials with gold

[00:08:12] A visit to a luxury home while in college

[00:10:46] Contrast and difference in opinions between the owner of the house and the architect

[00:17:42] Closing remarks.

 Notable quotes

● An architectural movement is all about the exploration or discovery of something new, and that is architecture.

● Some say Luxury isn't having the thing; it is the ability to have it. I've got this much money, and I could get this if I want to; I could afford five.

● Paying attention to things so that they turn out well. If you want to line up something, ensuring it is lined up correctly upon implementation takes an extra step of attention.

● Don't skimp on being extravagant with your attention to the time with your architect or the person leading your project's design, so your main ideas will come through.

● Embrace the craftsmanship, tactility, and texture in the things that go into your home, the light switches, the handles, the floor, the door, and the jams on your doors. Those things do the same thing with your plan.

● Luxury to me is not having the burden of unnecessary stuff, the burden of having so much extra, or the burden of caring for things that aren't necessary.

● In the context of your home, Luxury is attention, and Luxury is care, and you want to pour out care.

● It isn't so much the amount of space, but it's working it and getting it to that level where you live in the plan during design. It becomes a sustainable exercise for you and not a burden to you.

● A custom home is not the cheapest, but if you know it is right for you, spend your money and make the investment in a way that you will connect with for a long time.

● Craftsmanship can mean you want it to be perfect, but you still want it to be evident that a person put their care and attention into your creation.

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Recorded: 220722

Modern is Dead 

In today's CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast episode, JD Carling delves into narrative-based architecture design. JD discusses that modern architecture is dead in a sense, but narrative architecture is always alive. 

"Modern architecture is dead" is a striking saying. Still, the main idea is that any style scripted following hinders the ability to make a narrative-based architecture around your lifestyle, even if you adhere to modern aesthetics or ideas. 

Here are key things to listen out for: 

Hyper rationalism as a springboard to narrative-based architecture. 

Why Modern Architecture is dead

Architectural design styles that have made their way into custom homes

Timestamps 

[00:32] Why modern takes on everything if you want a custom home today [00:43] how architecture with a label can get started. 

[01:10] Architectural designs that have made their way into the custom home. [05:59]Ownership versus experience 

[07:27] A narrative through architecture 

[07:35] JD'S story for custom home/ craftsman style architecture 

[09:37] How levels translate into architecture

[03:47]Rem Koolhaas's architectural movement 

[16:24]The village creating your story 

[17:39]About our needs and options concept 

Notable Quotes 

● "Just like NAS said, rap is dead; I believe when he said that, it was pretty correct about the art form." 

● "When looking for your architectural DNA, spend time understanding your intentional dreams, the nature you're occupying, and outside forces affecting you." 

● "There's so much excess and a desire for experience that material possession is not as important to most people, or in mass just collecting things as much. So I've seen a shift in people. " (Update: see maximalism as a reversal on this)

● "You could have a great flow and an awesome beat. But the thing that we remember is the bedtime stories." 

● "One of the things I propose is to embrace that idea of the hyper rationalism as a springboard to narrative-based architecture." 

● "The magic is not created out of thin air. Intentional work creates magic.

● "Each person that wants to and is pursuing it should have the ability to live in a home that tells their story that they go from living in a home that was perhaps someone else's story or someone else's idea of what we should be doing to one that you want to write for yourself." 

● "Modern Architecture is dead. But what's alive is narrative-based architecture." 

Resources 

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Houses that LIFT UP 

In today's episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling delves into the idea that a home can lift up not just the homeowner but everybody. JD discusses how a home affects the mood and the energy of its location. He talks about The overall context of the neighborhood or how a home can contribute and becomes DNA. 

Here are key things to listen out for: 

1. Lifting up one part of a place can lift everybody.

 2. Main pieces of architectural DNA: Desire, Nature & Affects.

3. How designing a home contributes to the zeitgeist. 

Timestamps 

[01:32] How home affects the mood and nature of its place. 

[02:34] Looking for the worst home in the best neighborhood. 

[06:32] Communicating love through home design. 

[08:16] Restaurant Cairo and Mabel Projects 

[09:01] Manga's storytelling rhythm 

[09:34] The joy of doing something for the sake of doing it 

[11:38] The idea of the zeitgeist 

[12:40] Connecting home to an emotional story

[16:24]The village creating your story 

[17:39] About our needs and options concept 

Notable Quotes 

● "Your home is built in a place. And so it affects the mood and the energy of that place. It affects everything around it." 

● "We want to contribute; we want to think of the home as something that contributes to everybody's mind, doing new things with the design, the open up the people's minds around you, respecting the things around you." 

● "We want to enhance, increase and love what's around us; love thy neighbor, as we love ourselves, love ourselves, and love our neighbor. " 

● "When we come home, we feel invited to our own home, we feel accepted to our own home, the transition between inside and outside is connecting to the neighborhood that we feel like we want to go out and be in that space." 

● "We want to focus on love communicating love through the home design through what we're doing." 

● "Think of your home as a stitch on your street." 

● "When one person is lifted up, everybody is lifted up. When one person has an achievement. Everybody has that."

 ● "Think of Australia's Sydney Opera House, who knew that that was going to be the symbol of that place on the earth today." 

Resources 

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Recorded: 220701

Construction 

Construction is a massive effort involving hundreds of people, even for one home. It is a fantastic experience bringing everyone together to create a home. My wife and I dance to a salsa song that makes me think about the construction process. The song repeats the phrase "Valeo La Pena," which roughly translates to "Worth The Effort," In the song, it refers to love. When building a new home, it is worth the effort to love the construction process and create your one-of-a-kind home. Each home construction process is unique, just like the love journey between people, though the interactions and steps for growth may be similar. 

In this week's episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling delves into construction and the imperative of having your architect review construction progress, among other matters, regarding constructing a custom home. 

Here are key things to listen out for: 

1. What everybody wants during construction

2. Inspections and walkthroughs

3. During construction, things can look ugly at times

Timestamps 

[00:48] Parade of Homes: thank you message 

[01:52] The art side of construction 

[03:28] Shop drawings 

[04:17] Architectural intent and design intent 

[07:00] Seeing beyond face value

[09:10] Visiting the construction site

 [10:22] The rough end stage 

[13:34] Having your architect observe progress during construction.

[15:13] Warranty discussion

[16:45] Construction binder 

[17:39] Final inspections 

[20:54] Virtual reality vs. Real human sight 

Notable Quotes 

● During construction, you have inspections from the local jurisdiction that your builder needs to pass. 

● Be prepared to make decisions throughout the construction process. The building process is more than autopilot; once you're "done" with plans, design extends to the day you move in and into the future. 

● During construction, things will look ugly; they shouldn't be terrible and downright messy, as a job site should be kept clean. But there will be times when something's dirty during the process. 

● The rough end stage is the prime time to have systems verified before closing up the walls and ceilings

● In your rough stage walkthrough, ensure that your switches are ALL explained, the controls discussed, and that everything will function when done. Walkthroughs reduce cutting walls and ceilings to fix misses later.

● Building inspectors are great, but they always pay the most attention at the very end of the project. And it's not uncommon for the builder to fix things at the end. 

● Time is of the essence for the contractor to get your job done. Planning for artistic and architectural integrity is essential; include that in your budget relationship to time. 

● Virtual reality or vision is still limited, and nothing can compare to real human sight. 

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Recorded 220624

Autobiography

Your custom home is a reflection of yourself. When we look at successful homes, we can see their owners' life evident in the spaces.

When you build a new home, consider how it reflects who you are and what you want to project as an individual to yourself and others. 

In this episode, you will learn more about making your home reflect your personality and how we can help you write a sustainable story through our architectural DNA process. 

Here are key things to listen out for: 

The beauty of creating your story in your custom home

Our architectural DNA process helps you manifest your life story in your dream home.

How to write a sustainable story

Key Highlights

[00:27] Introducing today's topic

[02:42] Finding the right architect for your dream home

[03:34] Let your story emerge from your custom home

[06:42] How we can help you write your story

[07:59] Our architectural DNA process

[09:19] Take unexpected changes as the opportunity to innovate

[13:33] The benefit of the architectures autobiography

[15:55] Writing a sustainable story

[17:12] Why you should think about your home as your autobiography

Notable Quotes

● When designing your home, knowing that you can turn that over to somebody and trust them that you will get back what you want is comforting.

● Your story is the recipe for what this unique story is going to be.

● each time something comes up, that's an opportunity to innovate.

● In most projects, there are typically going to be three critical things that come up that surprise you. Mentally prepare yourself. 

● Don't just look at part of something. Look at the whole of something. Because sometimes you may not look the part, but the part may be a whole of something that you enjoy.

● The ability to tap into who you are in your heart, soul, and mind, then discover what you want your life to be, will enrich your experience.

● If you can think about your home as your autobiography, then I believe it will make the home more sustainable because it's something you will connect to on a profound level.

Resources

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Recorded 220617

Construction Documents for a custom home:

Construction documents are one of the essential tools to communicate design intent to a builder or contractor. Preparing well-designed construction documents to get an accurate scope, pricing, and design for items in your construction contract is crucial to a successful project.

Architect JD Carling breaks down construction documents in this episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast. He also discusses your architect's role and the architectural process.

Please enjoy!

Here are key things to listen out for:

What construction documents are: Learn more about what they are and why they are essential.

The construction drawings: They are part of the construction documents

Gauging builders: Identify builders interested in implementing your design and have goals that align with yours.

The Pre-review meetings: Many jurisdictions now require a pre-review meeting, a pre-permit, and a pre-approved site plan.

Timestamps

[00:31] What exactly are construction documents?

[01:31] Connections that make the architecture special.

[02:54] Different ways to understand what is going on in construction documents.

 [03:23] How construction documents communicate the design intent.

[05:12] The process and sequence to follow for the drawings.

[06:10] Contract documents include construction drawings.

[06:20] Specification 

[09:29] Standard graphical conventions. 

[11:50] Determining whether the builder wants to implement the design or only make money

[14:18] The DNA process

[15:30] Selecting a team

[17:47] Pre-review meetings

 [20:43] Why applying for a permit is a continuous process

 [21:13] The architect and the architectural process.

Notable Quotes

● "Construction documents phase is when we start to focus on the connection between systems and a connection between materials."

● "I'm a builder, too; I have the way I like to do stuff. To ensure quality, I only build the things I designed."

● "As the builder, …a good builder makes sure that the architect's minimalist details are getting executed in the home of your dreams as intended."

● "The more check-ins you can have with your architect regarding what's going on, the better because the drawings are the architects' drawings, so they will understand them even though they use standard, you know, we use all the standard graphical conventions. "

● "When you take your construction drawings and get bids from a builder, many people want to go with the lowest one, right? But the lowest one may not be the lowest one, and it may be the wrong one. You need the one with the right scope and skills."

● "Once you've done construction documents and bidding when you go to permitting, there is something that could change; you could also want to change something. So there's a myriad of things to happen to be prepared for and to stay enjoying the journey.

● "When you go to permit. When your drawings are being: done that it's a continuous process." 

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Recorded 220610

Last week, we talked about materials as part of design development. Today, we're talking about the systems in those materials when you're building. 

These systems can make or break your custom home design. So you need to get them right if you want to build a sustainable custom home.

Here are the key things to listen out for:

Electrical fixtures discussion

Plumbing fixtures that increase the hygienic properties of your custom home

Air conditioning and data systems

Key Highlights

[00:33] Recap of the previous episodes

[01:00] What systems go into materials when building?

[01:47] My story when I was 16

[03:13] What to look for in your house with systems

[03:30] #1: Electrical

[09:19] #2: Plumbing

[12:51] #3: Air conditioning

[14:48] Should you get the most powerful AC system?

[17:14] What about fans?

[18:32] #4: Data

[21:31] What's coming up in the next episode

Notable Quotes

● I am on this path to find ways to provide you with a holistic solution and be a resource for you to have a design in a wholly designed room, and not just a piece here or a piece there.

● keep in mind that with all the different things you're doing, there will be opportunities and things to look for to help underscore the main ideas of each space.

● One of the biggest things I would say you need to have in your home, in addition to all the new technology things people tend to want, is a recirculated hot water pump on a timer.

● Think about your intent for airflow and sleeping in a room. You may want to have air blowing, air movement, and background noise in the room; Is a fan right for you, a multi-stage AC, or both?

● Internet-related systems can quickly become one of the most haphazard items in a home, just like stuffing a modem here and some cables there and everywhere. Make sure you've got an area dedicated to all your home's data and wireless items.

Resources

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Recorded 220603 

Podcast - Design Development: Material

Material can create a lasting emotional connection in your home. 

When deciding on materials for your custom home or project, it's easy to get caught up in all the options and forget about the emotional impact of materials. At CA-RD, we propose to use the architecture DNA you discover during the first phase of your project to provide a guiding star for selection. What you select can put you at ease or make you feel energized and excited, depending on the story materials assigned by your preferences. Materials also create a sense of place, which is why they're so important in home design. The choice of fabric or wood can affect how you feel about your home, so it's vital that you choose according to your architectural DNA. 

For a recap on Architectural-DNA, listen to earlier episodes to get all the details.

In today's episode, I will share with you how you can rely on suitable materials to bring that connection and add your feelings to your custom home, as well as tips for choosing the right ones.

Here are the key things to listen out for:

How Material creates an emotional connection to or against your design

How to connect Material with other things in your home

How to choose suitable materials with intention

Key Highlights

[00:44] A recap of the previous episodes

[03:22] Material and emotional connection

[04:39] Connecting your Material to other things

[07:03] Questions to ask yourself when choosing the Material

[09:24] Considering the specifications

[13:49] Some practical things to keep in mind

Notable Quotes

● The way we build today is additive or layers. And it's more akin to the way you would do an animation sequence, or you're building upon a foundation and adding layers. 

● Material has emotion connected to it. 

● Each person will feel very different things about the same Material.

● Your material selection will be the most successful when it is compared or contrasted with the other things that are part of your main idea.

● Make sure detailed connections between systems are

Cared for during design and construction

Considered with your DNA / Narrative

Connected with the overall volume of your building

● Be open to innovating or coming up with ideas you haven't seen.

Resources

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Recorded 220526

Today we discuss how to further solidify the main idea of the custom home of your dreams, making it a design you love and connect with each day. This episode is the second one on Schematic design. For more, go back to episode 10 to dive deeper.

Schematic design is directly connected to the DREAMS portion of architectural DNA. As a quick recap DNA is DREAMS, NATURE, & AFFECTS. These are the key ingredients for every successful architectural project.

Here are key things to listen out for:

Achieving the design that touches your soul

What to keep in mind when designing your dream home

Worksheet to plan a perfect home for yourself

Key Highlights

[00:26] Today's topic

[01:15] How to achieve the design that you connect to

[02:15] Putting your ideas on paper

[04:28] Picture your home in different styles and how each influence your story

[06:59] Get the light figured out 

[07:30] Choosing suitable materials

[09:33] Deciding on the color pallete

[11:48] Coming up with the design

[14:26] Be open-minded when sharing your design thoughts!

[15:20] My worksheet to help you design your dream home

Notable Quotes

● The way to achieve designs you connect to, spend time walking around in that home, or idea yourself in your mind (and sometimes VR).

● A home with a soul doesn't happen by default.

● Written Statements describing your home are more potent than just a picture. Though a picture is worth a thousand words, you have to give it those words for those words to mean something.

● If there's a house you like near you, I suggest you go there and look at it in the daytime and the nighttime and see what happens as the light moves across it.

● Sometimes, people have an old chandelier they love or something from an artist they want to be an essential thing in the home. So those are the things that will create the special moments in your house that make it memorable.

Resources

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Recorded 220520

Here are key things to listen out for:

Your house is a magical place!

What affects massing?

How different masses communicate different things

Key Highlights

[00:56] A quick recap

[03:49] Think of your house as a magical place

[05:48] Drawing inspiration from Leon Alberti's book, Sacred Geometry.

[06:29] What affects massing?

[08:48] Your home already exists! Allow it to emerge through massing!

[09:19] The two allegories for design tendencies

[12:17] Different masses communicate different things

[16:44] What's coming up for next week's episodes

Notable Quotes

● We know everybody wants a beautiful home, and what is "gorgeous" constantly changes.

● The way your house feels can make you experience specific things throughout your life.

● Every building should function as a complete organism.

● Architecture in geometry is a practical, sacred thing.

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Here are key things to listen out for:

Why architectural DNA and its Affects are important

The benefits of having a floor plan

The steps to customize your floor plan

Key Highlights

[00:26] Introducing schematic design

[00:58] Working on your floor plan

[01:27] The benefits of having an architectural DNA and the Affects

[03:55] The importance of a floor plan

[06:30] A budgetary note to beware of

[07:52] Can you work with different floor plans?

[10:21] The massing step

[14:01] What's coming up in the next episode

Notable Quotes

● Every plan move has implications in four dimensions, the fourth of which is your life experience.

● I encourage everybody to create a working name for their house. And name your house when it is complete.

● Enjoy your plan and enjoy working through it. It's fascinating to work through that for your family.

● If you haven't bought your property, don't miss out on the opportunity to maximize what you can do with your parcel.

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Here are key things to listen out for: 

What's the right amount to invest in your dream home?

Some standard costs you will incur during the house design process

How to find the right bank for your construction loan

Key Highlights

[00:26] Introducing today's topic

[02:32] How much should you invest in your dream home?

[05:57] The need for budgeting

[07:28] Who is the right team for you?

[08:43] Finding the right bank for your construction loans

[10:16] Common house design costs you'll need to cover

[13:53] Planning for contingency

[15:02] Working with time

[17:55] Working with the weather and other unexpected costs

Notable Quotes

● A rule of thumb I like to use is you shouldn't be spending more than 30% of your monthly income on a home. 

● I found that in almost every single case, a client has become my friend, like a family friend that I consider a lifelong friend.

● A home is a biological living thing. It's all integrated. For it to be successful, you're not just slapping stuff on it.

● A permanent home could be a month to three months for a regular permit, assuming no special permits are needed. 

● The more specification and specifics you can get, the more success you'll have in getting what you want without surprise costs.

● Make sure that the specs you want and that you've signed up for are getting executed.

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