Ep 205: How to Start Designing Your House

Life of an Architect by Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins

Jul 12, 202659:20Arts

Designing a house does not begin with floor plans, exterior styles, or deciding where the kitchen island should go. It begins with understanding the people who will live there and translating their habits, priorities, ro...

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