Thanks for your interest. This house is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The ground floor is build into the earth, and the second floor is suspended above. It is a zero energy residence. Let me know if you would like to receive additional information

What area of Fort Worth--it kind of looks like White Settlement but wasn't sure. What is the square footage, and what was the cost for architectural fees and then cost to build. We are currently looking for land to build on.

The house is located on the West side of fort worth. off White settlement rd. 456 Remuda dr to be exact. It is about 3000 sq ft. I build this house as my personal residence hence no design cost. The house was build for about 75,- per sq foot. I achieved this by using recycled quality materials throughout, and at the same time being as green and sustainable as possible. It is scheduled to be on the annual AIA home tour this coming year. Are you planning to build in Fort Worth? My office is located at I-35 and Rosedale in Fort Worth, but I work all over the state of Texas and California. Let me know if you have any additional questions

Right now we are looking at two subdivisions in Oak Point (Eagles Landing and Emerald Sound) but I do love the area you are in too. the prices are quickly climbing in Oak Point because of Toyota plant and we may be priced out soon--we have already lost 2 lots because we didn't offer soon enough. Are you aware of any beautiful land for sale in your area, or realtors that know the area you are in?

Also, what is your average design fee, and do you know builders that can build houses like yours. My husband is a structural engineer and can do the engineering for the house.

I want a modern/contemporary house but do not want a flat roof. We are looking to build a one story between 2500-3000sq ft.

That is very exciting. I don't know specifically of any land for sale currently close to Remuda, but I will check with a realtor I have worked with in the past. My design fee is percentage based on the anticipated construction budget. Do you have a budget in mind for construction that you want to stay within. This will give me a better understanding of the complexity of the project and hence my fee. I have numerous builders in Fort Worth, that I have worked with, and who I I know are very familiar with my modern design. Creating your dream home is a team effort, and I am all about collaboration and working closely together. Working with your husband on the structural design would be great!

we haven't set a budget yet because we aren't sure how much per square foot it will cost. I know you said you were able to spend 75.00 per sq ft but that is probably because you had access to recyclable materials---I am going to guestimate around 125.00 per sq ft which should be around 350,000- 400,000 in addition to the cost of the land. We are still looking for land.

No problem. I fully understand. I think that 125,- per sq ft is a very fair estimate, and based on the idea books I saw on your Houzz profile, I am confident I can incorporate the features you are interested in. Based on a 375,000 construction cost,my design fee for your project is around 6% . This would include comprehensive design services from concept development through construction documents. when I hear back from the realtor, I will make sure to let you know. If there is anything in the meantime I can be of assistance with such as looking at feasibility of properties please do not hesitate to contact me.

Just wanted to see if you were able to make any headway on the purchase of the land. Please let me know if I can be of any additional service. Thanks and have a wonderful day

Thanks for following up. Still working on it--still trying to find funding.

Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday and a good start in 2016. I wanted to follow up with you on the home design you were thinking about. Were you able to find a suitable property yet, or are you still looking? Thanks and have a great day

still looking-will begin an active search again after we file taxes.

Sounds great. One of my homes will be on this years AIA home tour (april 9th and 10th). Let me know if you are planning to go to the tour. I would enjoy seeing you there

Hi I sent you an email under separate heading. I can share the floor plan we have which we are happy with, but all of the artistic design elements are missing and it needs someone with a great design eye to finish it out. My husband was not willing to listen to me about hiring a great design architect once his architect friend backed out of doing the detail work of the house because he is swamped with responsibilities at his job and no longer has time.

It is a simple one story modern ranch with metal hipped roof and open floor plan and lots of windows. I think you would like the floor plan, and could do something with it to expose and design its interior and exterior beauty.

We really need help and I hope you would be willing to take a look at the plans and see if you would be interested in working with us to finish this out.

Also, what would be your cost to do the design for the house (one price) and then work with the builder to make sure they follow through with your design (additional price). We are really on a budget, but I do not want to compromise on the esthetics/design details of the house.

I am happy to send you the plans we currently have, as well as the address of the land which is in Oak Point Texas.

Thank you for any help you can provide. Marcia