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Doing a bit more research, you're looking to ruffle some feathers there, eh?
Posted by: 5speed6 v.3 (407) on 2016-10-15 13:28:03 In Reply to: Got the initial designs today from my architect; would love y'all's thoughts posted by TwinTurboTerror on 2016-10-14 14:56:15	Share \| Report

Also, have you looked into what kind of hoops you are going to have to jump through to get the additional curb cut for the 2nd driveway?

I'm willing to bet the township is not going to give up a "permitted" street parking space so easily for an additional driveway.

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Got the initial designs today from my architect; would love y'all's thoughts - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 14:56:15 (741 views)
- Smthg similar is being built on Idylwood Rd in Falls Church. Same architect? - Max_A6 2016-10-21 15:19:11 (192 views)
- That stark chimney really gives it an Auschwitz feel. - santorin claus 2016-10-17 15:25:24 (219 views)
  - /troll - ModifiedA4 2016-10-17 18:57:46 (224 views)
  - Nonsense. Form follows function. - gription 2016-10-17 15:47:22 (291 views)
    - Then why flat roofs in wet climates? - irish21 2016-10-19 10:24:15 (211 views)
      - Let me tell you a story about that...  -  Pelican Pete  2016-10-19 16:13:26 (271 views)
        
        Flat roofs are a necessity on some building types, but certainly not on relatively small houses.  -  irish21  2016-10-20 11:08:51 (243 views)
        
        *ding*   -  ModifiedA4  2016-10-23 14:34:29 (194 views)
      - Easy - gription 2016-10-19 10:46:49 (246 views)
        
        Just busting your chops. - irish21 2016-10-19 14:46:03 (209 views)
    - Yep. - santorin claus 2016-10-17 16:19:04 (285 views)
- Few thoughts from another architect. I agree with thinset and Fusilier on their comments. - MARK(nmtt)RS5 2016-10-16 00:57:12 (349 views)
  - Wow, thank you for the critique! That's super helpful! On your points... - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-16 17:52:49 (288 views)
    - I didnt mention the sink flip with the cooktop as that is a preference thing but i like the sink , - MARK(nmtt)RS5 2016-10-17 16:13:21 (186 views)
- I like the exterior a lot. And have always liked that garage layout. - Coloradomark 2016-10-15 22:36:52 (231 views)
  - I've looked at designs like that, but I like the bedroom upstairs. - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-16 17:22:33 (205 views)
- Doing a bit more research, you're looking to ruffle some feathers there, eh? - 5speed6 v.3 2016-10-15 13:28:03 (286 views)
  - You raise a good point, but from the rendering, it looks like we'll be trading one curb cut for - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-15 16:39:01 (275 views)
- I'm not of fan of modern. but anyway...how do you clean the leaves off the roof? - ModifiedA4 2016-10-15 10:08:29 (266 views)
  - hopefully the roof would have a small curb, and scuppers to drain. Having the rain drip over the.. - pilot345 2016-10-15 12:45:54 (237 views)
    - Yeah, I'll definitely inquire about the scuppers. Roof load will also be verified. We had a - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-15 16:42:17 (235 views)
  - here's a new moden house in my town on a super busy road - ModifiedA4 2016-10-15 10:16:13 (387 views)
    - Well, that's CT. We get a bit less snow in the DC area. - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-15 16:51:12 (232 views)
      - Last few years you actually got more snow than we did - Pelican Pete 2016-10-15 17:30:11 (234 views)
        
        Well, yes, that's true. :-X - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-16 17:56:58 (200 views)
    - Same architect? - thinset 2016-10-15 16:04:07 (233 views)
      - I doubt that's Robert Gurney's (my architect) work. - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-15 16:50:43 (220 views)
        
        He does great work. Make sure he's personally reviewing your project. - thinset 2016-10-15 22:22:25 (207 views)
- I like it, but not for that lot. - doug 2016-10-14 19:55:15 (239 views)
  - agree - love the design - Real 4x4 2016-10-15 02:59:23 (186 views)
  - Explain, please? - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 22:29:31 (217 views)
    - main room is like a fish bowl, the corner will just make it worse. - doug 2016-10-15 00:00:54 (267 views)
      - I have a house next to mine that is a corner lot with a huge glass window wall - Fusilier 2016-10-17 09:13:02 (234 views)
      - Perhaps he is an exhibitionist? - gription 2016-10-15 11:33:54 (208 views)
  - 2nd. - 5speed6 v.3 2016-10-14 20:38:25 (212 views)
- Potential is there, but way too many materials and ideas happening in such a little footprint. - thinset 2016-10-14 18:35:06 (268 views)
  - Really? I actually thought it was a little too simple. - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 20:16:15 (233 views)
- I like it, except for couple things... - 520 2016-10-14 17:17:01 (256 views)
  - Thanks for your suggestions. I really don't care if this house sticks out. All the neighbors with - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 20:15:18 (272 views)
- I'd love less CONFEDERATE grammar. - freakness 2016-10-14 16:48:43 (316 views)
  - LOL, it took me a while to understand what you were getting at. I'm a Yankee but went to school in - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 17:14:58 (271 views)
- I like it! - gription 2016-10-14 16:27:05 (270 views)
  - Basement would be just under the living space -- not under the garage. I didn't bother to include - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 17:15:46 (242 views)
    - I was just asking as it speaks to locations for mechanicals / potential for expansion. - gription 2016-10-14 17:31:34 (258 views)
      - I want to do hydronic radiant heat and conventional central A/C (but would be willing to do ductless  -  TwinTurboTerror  2016-10-14 20:12:31 (213 views)
        
        Too expensive?  -  gription  2016-10-15 11:36:50 (279 views)
        
        If you can build a house looking like that, mechanicals should be no place to skimp! Sounds like..  -  pilot345  2016-10-15 11:59:45 (250 views)
        
        I'll definitely keep exploring radiant heat once we put the designs out to bid by the builders.   -  TwinTurboTerror  2016-10-15 16:47:31 (220 views)
        
        also consider hydronic cooling. Most havent heard of it, but I have designed and installed..  -  pilot345  2016-10-15 10:13:09 (232 views)
        
        Thanks. I'll look into that.   -  TwinTurboTerror  2016-10-15 16:49:16 (169 views)
- Very Very nice, but Get a good engineer. - Fusilier 2016-10-14 16:26:40 (350 views)
  - Definitely the technical term... - 5speed6 v.3 2016-10-15 13:24:51 (247 views)
  - I don't understand 75% of what you wrote, but I'll make sure to pay attention to those items. - TwinTurboTerror 2016-10-14 17:17:53 (317 views)
    - I was just keeping things light in my post - Fusilier 2016-10-16 11:43:24 (325 views)
    - Don't assume. They all may have heating and cooling issues - schlepper 2016-10-15 20:51:57 (224 views)
- These remind me of the BONE Structure homes - Tanner 2016-10-14 15:28:21 (267 views)

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