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Ankur, 2 designers - RnD Atelier and Rupal here are from Nagpur you may try reaching out to them . There are many others whom you can search on professionals page in Houzz. 1- Project Size: Yes and No, usually any architect will like to contemplate on the project size before committing. You may have to ask from few of your chosen architects. 2- Creativeness: If anyone has taken up a project they are expected to be putting in their professional creativeness. 3- Fees: Really varies a lot approx 50-500 per sqft. There are few students and part timers who would do a project for lesser.It's better you engage in a discussion with few architects and ask for their prices rather than guessing. 4- Iterations : Yes and No, usually designers will keep in mind a few iterations before providing an estimate. But if the numbers of iterations are way too many they may have to discuss the fee again with you. 5- Precautions: Do not consider an Architect /Designer fee as a one time fee only. They provide a service that stays with you and family for a life time. A small mistake in the plan will stay with the home for ages. Be as transparent as possible. Don't fall for online marketing gimmicks. Anyone who is cheap is for a reason. Word of mouth or personal recommendations are a good way to select any service provider. Be thoroughly prepared with what you need in terms of layout . See around, take pictures of what you like and present it to them in your discussions. Get involved - but that doesn't mean that you should interfere too much with their expertise. Its a creative art and any professional worth his salt should do a better job if they are given creative freedom . 6- If your entire focus is on the price you will push the professional to look in the project as cost project rather than a design project. Please avoid that mistake. And finally you have this great forum where you can always take a second opinion . Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore.

I have a budget of 60-70 lakhs. is it possible to buy a plot & build a nice looking & quality house with this budget in Nagpur. I would prefer the area to be decent one, upper middle class. it should be having at least three bedroom. If yes, what would be the max plot & actual construction size in sq.ft. Please suggest the locations if possible. And what should be the master bedroom size to accommodate king size bed, side tables & cupboard. Thank you

Hello! We are building in a residential community near Pittsburgh, PA and will be the only home on the street without natural gas. The utility company says the line is too small, but will be updated within 10 years. With converting in mind, we are opting for a heat pump with backup propane heat. The propane will also be used for our stove and fireplace. My question is, does anyone have this setup in a climate like ours...with a highly efficient, 2 story, 3000sq ft new construction...that can provide insight into how many gallons of propane you use in an average year? I already have serious concerns of resale value of the propane furnace vs a natural gas in our area. It keeps me up in night. I want to live here long term, but its a big, expensive house and life is unpredictable. Simply just planning worst case. However, my only other option is electric, which will cost me more. Any insight may help me sleep. Thanks!