rodika tchi

$2,250 USD

fee:

private online consultation

BEFORE PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION ARE FINALIZED

best stage:

format:

House on Land Consultation

A house does not sit on land as a separate object. Its placement, orientation, and relationship to the surrounding landscape shape how well the building can support the people who will live there. A well-designed home can still work against you when it is poorly placed on the land.

I study the site alongside the proposed house plans to identify the best placement and orientation for the house. The earlier we begin, the more options remain open. Once its placement and orientation are fixed, the most important decisions become difficult to change.

People thrive when
the house & land
belong together.

You receive a recording of the consultation to share with your architect or design team and return to as the project develops. If the house plans or site strategy change significantly, an additional review can be arranged separately.

after the consultation

The consultation takes place online and lasts 1.5 hours. By the time we meet, I have already studied the land, the proposed house, and their relationship to one another.

We review options for the placement and orientation of the house, considering access, topography, surrounding features, and how the building will relate to the site as a whole. I explain the strengths and limitations of each option, what should be protected or avoided, and where future problems may arise.

By the end of our consultation, you will have clear direction on where the house should sit, how it should be oriented, and which aspects of the plans may need reconsideration.

the consultation

how it works

Complete the short form below with a few details about the land, the house you are planning, and your preferred timing. I will respond in two business days with availability and next steps.

to begin

• The property location

• A current site or survey plan

• Proposed house plans, if available

• Photographs and videos of the land and its surroundings

• A brief description of your goals, concerns and any decisions under consideration

what i need from you

A current site plan or land survey is required. It needs to clearly show north, the property boundaries, access, topography, and relevant surrounding features.

I review everything in advance so I can understand the land, the proposed house, and the decisions still open before we meet. Please send the following at least one week before our consultation: