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Category Archives: Working with an Architect
Pick the Right Contractor for Your Forever Home Remodel or Addition
Choosing the right Contractor is key for a smooth remodel or addition. Learn how to research, evaluate, and trust the right professional — with real-life homeowner examples — to ensure your Forever Home is built with care.
Tariffs, Supply Chains, and Interior Products: What Homeowners Should Know
This article explains how global supply chains impact interior products like cabinetry, flooring, and appliances. It covers COVID-related delays, ongoing price increases, and offers practical tips for homeowners to manage selections, stay flexible, and avoid surprises during remodeling or building projects.
How I Chose Forever Homes—and Why It Matters
Discover the inspiration behind Forever Homes and the Nine Principles that guide their design—creating thoughtful, resilient, and personalized spaces that support your lifestyle now and in the future.
A Sunnier State: Building Resilient Homes Beyond Code
Explore why resilient home design goes beyond code to withstand Florida’s hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires. Learn about features like elevated structures, concrete walls, and energy-efficient systems for long-term durability.
A Sunnier State: Florida without FEMA
Designing homes for Florida’s climate means thinking beyond aesthetics. From flood resilience to energy efficiency, learn how innovative materials like SCIPs and smart design choices can create homes that thrive in any storm. Ready to build a storm-ready, beautiful home? Read more.
How Your Architect Uses Construction Documents as a Blueprint for Success
Construction Documents (CDs) are essential blueprints that guide contractors in accurately building homes, ensuring effective communication, compliance, and minimizing errors.
Do You Need an Architect for Your Remodel?
Wondering if you need an architect for your remodel? Discover when an architect can make your project smoother and stress-free.
Searching for an Architect? Here’s What You Need to Know
Design Freedom, Inc. designs sustainable Forever Homes, emphasizing energy efficiency, customization, and modern non-traditional building systems to meet clients’ needs.
How an Architect Can Save You Time and Money During Construction
Architects add value during construction by ensuring design intent is maintained, preventing costly mistakes, and fostering clear communication on-site.
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