In the summer of 2012, my parents house was completely destroyed by fire. They wanted to remain on the same piece of land and rebuild in a different location, approx. 300' away and up on top of a small rise. 

There were several prevailing ideas that drove design:

1. Take advantage of the expansive hilltop views;

2. Maximize daylight;

3. Create easy and integral access to the outdoors.

One of the major constraints on this project was a lack of funds. The house needed to be rebuilt with a minimum amount of square footage if it were to have comfortable finishes. The cycle of design and feedback continually decreased the size of the house to around 1,900 sf. 

Completed in early 2015.

Required by the official to indicate property lines, distance from septic drainage field, and distance from old home site. 

Working with my parents, I completed design documents through a design development phase that would allow them to seek a contractor who would continue in a design/build capacity. 

Revit

Working with my parents, I completed design documents through a design development phase that would allow them to seek a contractor who would continue in a design/build capacity. 

Design was significantly revised after.

Concept generated to make the most of daylighting on the sight. Ultimately, the design would have been over-budget.