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| ==== Location ==== | ==== Location ==== | ||
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| * Southern exposure | * Southern exposure | ||
| * At least 20' of elevation changes | * At least 20' of elevation changes | ||
| * < 1 month of annual snow | * < 1 month of annual snow | ||
| - | * < 1 month of annual heat > 100° | + | * < 1 month of annual heat > 100°F |
| * Does not flood | * Does not flood | ||
| * Local water source | * Local water source | ||
| * Fast hardline internet available | * Fast hardline internet available | ||
| - | * Quiet | + | * Quiet - not near busy roads, apartments or commercial building overlooking the property |
| - | ==== Design goals ==== | + | ==== Design goals for a new build ==== |
| * Energy independent (solar, wind, grid-tied) | * Energy independent (solar, wind, grid-tied) | ||
| * Water independent (rain collection, filters, grey water) | * Water independent (rain collection, filters, grey water) | ||
| * Solar water (pre)heater with point-of-use water heater | * Solar water (pre)heater with point-of-use water heater | ||
| - | * Metal door frames & solid core doors | + | * Gas appliances, HVAC |
| - | * Large garage | + | * Interior metal door frames & solid core doors |
| - | * Two master bedrooms with large closets | + | * Double |
| - | * Media / Guest room | + | * Two master bedrooms with bathrooms (large shower & Japanese soaking tubs) and large closets |
| - | * Office | + | * Media / Guest room well suited for large TV & surround sound |
| - | * Network/AV closet | + | * Office |
| * Japanese Genkan (entry way/mud room) with Getabako shoe cupboard | * Japanese Genkan (entry way/mud room) with Getabako shoe cupboard | ||
| - | * Japanese deep soaking tub (non-jacuzzi) | + | * Porches with large overhangs |
| - | * Large shower | + | * Non-flammable |
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| - | Most likely wall construction: | + | |
| - | * Non-flammable | + | |
| - | * Non-water absorbent | + | |
| - | * Insulated Concreate Forms? | + | |
| * Faraday cage | * Faraday cage | ||
| * Exterior coating of water-repellent material | * Exterior coating of water-repellent material | ||
| * External rustic appearance (like an old barn) | * External rustic appearance (like an old barn) | ||
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| - | ====== Reality Check ====== | + | |
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| - | Since I will probably never build my dream house, here is the criteria for finding a house.. | + | |
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| - | Requirements: | + | |
| - | * Within 10 minutes of work | + | |
| - | * 2+ bedrooms | + | |
| - | * 2+ bath | + | |
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| - | * Master bathroom with walk-in shower | + | |
| - | * HOA < $300/ | + | |
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| - | Desires: | + | |
| - | * 1500-2500 sq ft | + | |
| - | * $250-$320k | + | |
| - | * Move in ready or something much cheaper I can fix up (never flooded) | + | |
| - | * 1 floor | + | |
| - | * No steps / sunken rooms | + | |
| * Efficient Windows (2+ panes) | * Efficient Windows (2+ panes) | ||
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| - | Bonus: | + | * In floor heating, no carpet |
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| - | * Gas appliances, HVAC | + | |
| - | * Small yard, low maintenance | + | |
| - | * No carpet | + | |
| - | * Matching floors | + | |
| - | * Double garage with one large door, not two small doors | + | |
| - | * A room (living room / spare bedroom / whatever) well suited for large TV & surround sound | + | |
| * Storage (walk in closets, attic, etc.) | * Storage (walk in closets, attic, etc.) | ||
| - | * Japanese soaking or hot tub (not jacuzzi) | + | * 4' wide doorways with pocket doors |
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| - | Deal breakers: | + | |
| - | * Flooded during hurricanes Ike or Harvey | + | |
| - | * Private Pool | + | |
| - | * Non-copper wiring | + | |
| - | * Water heater in the attic | + | |
| - | * Near busy road | + | |
| - | * Apartments / Commercial building overlooking the property | + | |
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