For most consultations, a professional floor plan is required. It is the foundation of an accurate analysis, and a hand-drawn sketch does not provide the precision I need. The exceptions are the Bedroom Renewal consultation, for which a simple measured drawing may be sufficient, and the House on Land consultation, which requires a site plan or land survey instead. Your municipal building or permit office may already have your house floor plan on file. You can also check the original building documents or a previous property listing, contact the original architect or builder, or hire a local floor-plan measurement service to produce one.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A professional FLOOR PLAN?

Before we meet, I need the floor plan of your home, a brief description of your situation and goals, and any additional information relevant to the service you have chosen. Depending on the consultation, this may also include proposed renovation plans, a site plan or land survey, photographs, or videos. The exact requirements are listed on each consultation page. Please send everything at least one week before we meet so I have enough time to study the materials carefully and prepare for our consultation.

WHAT DO i need to send you before the consultation?

Most of the deeper understanding of your home comes from the preparation before we meet. I carefully study everything you send me, with particular attention to the floor plan and how it connects to your situation and goals.

During the consultation, you walk me through your home starting at the front door, just as you would if I were visiting in person. Because I have already studied the house, I know what to look for, what to ask, and where closer attention may be needed. We then sit down together to go through my findings and discuss the solutions best suited to your home and your priorities.

I have worked with clients’ homes at a distance for over two decades and have developed a precise way of reading a home by studying its floor plan, images and relationship to its surroundings, especially the land. Careful preparation keeps the consultation focused on what matters most, without the time lost to travel and the distractions that tend to lengthen in-person visits.

HOW CAN YOU UNDERSTAND MY HOME WITHOUT VISITING IN PERSON?

Frequently asked questions

Some clients notice a difference within days when at least one important adjustment can be made right away. For others, it can take weeks or months to see a greater difference as they make the changes. The timing depends on how extensive the work is and how quickly it can happen. By the end of the consultation, you will know where to begin and what is most likely to make the greatest difference.

CAN YOU WORK WITH MY ARCHITECT, DESIGNER OR CONTRACTOR?

Choose the consultation that best suits your needs and read the full details on its page. You will find what is included, what I need from you, and how the process works. When you are ready, complete the short form at the bottom of the page. If you are unsure which consultation to choose, send me a few details and I will help you decide.

HOW DO WE BEGIN?

WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO NOTICE A DIFFERENCE?

Yes. For home renovation and new-build projects, I work with the plans prepared by your architect or designer and consider my findings alongside what is technically and practically possible. My role is not to replace the professionals involved, but to bring another layer of understanding to the placement, orientation and internal structure of the house, and to identify where a proposed decision may work against the people who will live there. Your architect, designer or contractor may join our consultation if helpful, and you can share the recording with them afterwards. Where further collaboration is needed, I can work directly with your team on an hourly basis to look at updated plans, answer questions, and develop practical alternatives when necessary.

WHAT IS YOUR WORK BASED ON?

My work is rooted in the foundational systems of classical feng shui, particularly Landscape/Form, Compass, Primordial Five Elements and Eight Mansions. I use each according to what the house and your situation need, rather than relying on the same formula for every property. When the relationship between the house and the land is especially important, I also draw on my training in permaculture. My studies in building biology, psychology, visual arts and other fields have all shaped the way I read and understand a home.