Whether you’re building your first home or your fifth, accurate blueprints are a must before beginning construction. Your first step is to create a vision for your new home. What do you want to accomplish? How will it impact your lifestyle? Next, logistics: your budget, total square footage, etc. What will it take to make your home fully functional for you and your family? What style or aesthetic do you want to follow? Do you want your home to be green and sustainable, with a water catchment and other “green” additions? Once you’ve developed your idea, the next step is to move forward with engaging with professionals who can take your ideas into reality. Even if you’ve already done basic sketching or have used digital tools to create your design, you’ll need someone skilled in … [Read more...] about Residential Drafting Techniques: Best Practices for an Accurate Residential Blueprint