Totally agree about those quirky lots being hidden gems. A friend of mine snagged a steep hillside plot that everyone else passed on. She ended up building a passive solar home into the slope—tons of natural insulation and amazing views. Took some extra legwork with permits and design tweaks, but now she's got a super energy-efficient place that's unique and didn't break the bank. Sometimes the trickiest parcels push you toward the coolest solutions...
Couldn't agree more about tricky plots pushing creativity. I tackled a narrow, oddly-shaped lot myself a few years back—initially seemed impossible, but it forced me to think vertically and get creative with multi-level layouts. Ended up with a compact footprint but surprisingly spacious interior. Sure, the permitting was a headache at times, but the end result was worth every bit of hassle. Those unconventional parcels really do encourage innovative thinking and often lead to homes with tons of character.
Totally relate to that vertical thinking—had a client once who bought this steep hillside plot nobody else wanted. At first glance, it seemed like a nightmare, but we ended up designing this amazing tiered layout with cascading decks and huge windows. Turned out to be one of my favorite projects ever, honestly. Curious though, has anyone here tried converting unconventional spaces like old warehouses or barns into homes? Seems like another cool way to get creative without breaking the bank...
Converted a barn into a home a few years back—definitely an interesting experience. Structurally, barns can be tricky since they're rarely built with residential codes in mind. We had to reinforce the foundation and completely redo insulation and wiring. But the open spaces and exposed beams gave us tons of design flexibility. Curious if anyone's tackled warehouse conversions specifically? Seems like they'd offer even more possibilities with their industrial layouts and materials...
Warehouse conversions do offer cool industrial vibes, but having helped a friend tackle one, I'd say they're not necessarily easier. Dealing with old concrete floors and outdated plumbing can be a real headache compared to barns...but yeah, the end result can be pretty amazing.
