Your Definitive Resource Guide for Custom Home Design on a Hillside
All the resources in one place to prepare for building a single family home on a hillside.
Hillside Chats - Interviews with Experts
How much does it cost to build a hillside home?
How do I plan my finances prior to designing my dream home on the mountain?
How do I plan my finances prior to designing my dream home on the mountain?
We have teamed with Craydl to offer a budget calculator so you know how much your hillside home might cost... as the first step in the process. See our interview with Adam Katz, founder of Craydl here to hear how the calculator works.
How do I plan my finances prior to designing my dream home on the mountain?
How do I plan my finances prior to designing my dream home on the mountain?
How do I plan my finances prior to designing my dream home on the mountain?
Our talk with financial planner, Heather Townsend, shines some light on how to be financially prepared when it comes time to realize your custom home design on a hill. See the interview here.
What is BIM and how can it benefit my hillside home build?
How do I plan my finances prior to designing my dream home on the mountain?
What is BIM and how can it benefit my hillside home build?
A 3D model that contains information from civil engineers, architects, interior designers, and everyone else involved in a custom home design proves to be especially valuable when designing on a hillside property. See how Craydl is helping the design/build industry with their information management systems here.
Can I get a loan to fund my hillside aspirations?
The magic of teamwork - architect and interior designer collab
What is BIM and how can it benefit my hillside home build?
Ryan Lehrman, Senior Mortgage Banker with BMO talks to us about his specialty, One-Time Close Construction Loans for hillside homes. See the interview here.
How do I find land for my future hillside home?
The magic of teamwork - architect and interior designer collab
The magic of teamwork - architect and interior designer collab
Listen to our talk with Frank DiMaggio, owner of MDF Development, who specializes in selling land for custom home design. See the interview here.
The magic of teamwork - architect and interior designer collab
The magic of teamwork - architect and interior designer collab
The magic of teamwork - architect and interior designer collab
Michelle Pierce, owner and lead designer with Creative Edge Interiors, specializes in designing luxury homes and talks with us on her unique approach to hillside homes. See the interview here.
Hard Dig - architect and general contractor discussion
Hard Dig - architect and general contractor discussion
Hard Dig - architect and general contractor discussion
Mike Huges, partner and general contractor with Distinctive Development, specializes in building luxury homes and talks with us about building on a hill in Phoenix. See the interview here.
Develop Your Custom Hillside Home Vision
Create a clear vision for your custom hillside home with our Vision Statement Tool. Answer some questions about your goals, style, and budget, and we'll prepare a professional summary document you can share with your architect or contractor.
Hillside Home Design Guides
Hillside Home Design Process Overview
Hillside Home Design Process Overview
Hillside Home Design Process Overview
Download the hillside home design process overview here or click on the image above. This one-page document summarizes the design process to empower you as you embark on your path toward your custom home design on a hill.
Hillside Home Starter Kit
Hillside Home Design Process Overview
Hillside Home Design Process Overview
Download the Hillside Home Starter Kit here or click on the image above. This packet offers a wealth of information from process to budgeting, to building your team and preparing yourself for your project.