Beauregard Residential Design/Build

Texas-Australia's Aussieblock product now has a hollow block version with two cavities, allowing insulation and services such as electric and plumbing. Also facilitates the installation of re-bar rods at intervals and at corners, for reinforcement. Definitely a game-changer that creates a permanent, waterproof, fireproof, strong, and attractive block wall system that will have the advantages of both thermal mass and insulating qualities. Factory number two is now open in Forth Worth, TX and a third facility is projected to open in a few months in Fort Myers, FL. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1211370767666008&set=pb.100063792870849.-2207520000&type=3

Fort Stockton coming along nicely.

House plan designed by AI: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1042547107880610&set=a.382798573855470

Would you trust AI to design your house plan? 💻⚙️🧠

This floor plan is AI generated and it is...interesting to say the least. Personally, we're going to leave the planning to the experts.

Cross Section Example with Interior Wall Elevation Sketches:

Good article on traditional construction methods and vernacular design in the past, and recreating it today:

Designing a Cottage-Style Home - Build It Compared with other western countries it seems that as a nation we in the UK are in love with heritage, cottage-style houses. When created with care and respect for the past, traditional or ‘vernacular’ buildings do look pleasant and familiar. But where a few formulaic rules have been used witho...

Classic Craftsman Bungalow, Atlanta (2010)

Limestone block (or similar) small cottage, solid masonry walls on reinforced slab, pre-cast concrete lintels, for long-term permanent construction:

From my Cuba Trip, 2018:

This what a set of "design sketches" look like after 2 months of back and forth design sketches, changes, options, emailing back and forth with client, phone calls, etc., and signals the termination of the first stage of design. This plan set is six pages 11x17, most drawings at scale 1/8"=one foot scale, all hand-drawn. Completely custom design for one client, with special features such as gothic arched windows, double-decker covered porch, basement garage, etc as directed by the client. NOW, we do initial budget calcs, check basement garage excavation cost, check radiant heat, begin to get inquiries from SOME of out critical subcontractors, etc, and plan for changes, as we move towards the construction drawing phase. Also need approval from HOA and county governance.

Unpainted Victorian House, Allandale, SC 1994 photo by Fran, Nikon FG 35mm Black and white film. (From deep in the archives!)

Hill Country Hacienda

Rosemary Beach, Florida.