The Modern Nature House, an Update with New Images

We continue to make slow and steady progress on the design of our home.

Most recently the plans were updated by the civil engineer to address storm water management and grading, and discussions continue with the structural engineers to ensure sound construction.

Within the next few weeks a permit set will be completed—the minimum standard required for evaluation by the city to meet code—and these documents can also be used to bid for contractors.

Then we'll begin to develop the more detailed construction documents that will contain the final finishes, fixtures, and materials.

Why is this all taking so long? Because it is. :)

We met with Scott last Thursday night to hear an update on foundation and framing plans, and to discuss topics of land grading, the position of the driveway, siding options, deck and pergola designs, and storm water management options that conform to The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act regulations. Kind of dry, but necessary and important.

We're still considering different concepts for exterior materials, and shade structure designs for the back deck. The budget is simultaneously coming together, and we are reaching out to lenders to secure financing.  Maybe we'll actually break ground by the end of the year.

Here are a few images of the latest iterations of the house to date:

Front View

Back View

Side View