SHORT CLIENT .BRIEF TO ARCHITECT FOR HOUSE PLANNING

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   1. I/ we plan to build a custom home ___ for myself /ourselves, or ___ speculatively.
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   2. I plan to build on a flat ___,
   sloping ___, or irregular ___, site. (check one)
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   3. (check one) ___ I do not have a site purchased. Please design a Dream Home for me per the specifications outlined herein. ___ I have purchased a lot. [Please include site survey, setbacks, height restrictions, and all applicable code or jurisdictional information.]
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   4. I will be building in a deed-restricted community. (yes/ no) [If yes, ply
   complete architectural design standards and covenants.]
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   5. I will/will not be using an interior designer.
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   6. The site vegetation and topography can be described as follows Send ographical map and tree survey if site purchased.]
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   7. The surrounding area and immediate lots to left and right and across the street are described as follows: [Supply photographs as deemed necessary.]
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   8. My approximate budget per square foot of conditioned space (measured to outside of bearing wall) is approximately $____/ SF, or
   maximum budget of $_________ for house construction alone.
   NOTE: Architect cannot be held liable for cost of house exceeding Client
   budget. Client must check with Realtors or builders in his or her area to arrive at projected costs per style of house, budget, and location.
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   9. The style of home I would like can best be described as:
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11. 10. I like/ do not like symmetry in my plans or elevations. (circle one and describe) ________ SF.
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    12. The total number of bedrooms is ____. The total number of baths is ____. I wish to have the following rooms (circle Y for yes or N for no), with approximate sizes indicated in length and width and a short description of each.: Y/N. Formal Living 3 Y/N. Formal Dining _
    /N. Family Room Y/N. Library/ Den Describe all other rooms
    (bedrooms, garages, storage, exercise, guest, etc.) desired with approximate size and description of each: (add pages if necessary)
    
    13. I prefer a formal/ informal plan. (circle one)
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    14. I would like the following rooms arranged on the first level and the emainder upstairs
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15. 15. The following spaces must be placed close to each other
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    16. I do/ do not wish to have step-downs or level changes, or only in the
    following areas. (explain)
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18. 17. The following activities will take place outside: (example: pool, decks,
    gazebos, boat dock, tennis, etc.)
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    18. I would like the following rooms/spaces oriented to specific views or placed per compass direction as follows:
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    19. The first floor height should be at least ___ ft., and not to exceed ___ ft. I want the second floor height to be at least ___ ft., and not to exceed ___ ft.
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    20. The driveway approach will be: (example: circular drive, inside load or setback side load drive, center approach, rear approach, etc.)
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    22. I would like the perimeter wall of the house to be constructed of ______________________ (example, wood and brick, block and
    stucco, steel, rammed earth, etc.), and be approximately ____in. thick.
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    23. I want a full/ partial/ no basement. (circle one)
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    24. I like/ do not like irregular rooflines. (circle one)
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    25. The perimeter plan geometry should be: (check one) ___ Regular
26. (rectangular geometry with minimum wall projections (for easiest, most cost-effective build-out) ___ Medium Irregular plan with meandering exterior walls (moderate cost to build but may offer best views, orientation to natural features, topography, vegetation, sun
    angle, etc.) ___ Complex (highly irregular plan with many angles and/or
    curving walls inside and out, expensive to detail, finish out and construct)
    
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