Custom home design is the process of designing and building unique, one-of-a-kind homes with the full involvement of owners and residents, but also the full skill set of architects, designers and constructors. Custom home design is certainly not an entirely new concept - in fact, design-build has been around since at least the 80s. However, new technology, new thinking and innovation in construction and project management has given it a new lease of life and made it a very different prospect today.
For starters, a wealth of new technological advances give owners, designers and builders more options than ever in designing and building the perfect home from scratch.
First up is custom home builder software. A relative newcomer to the design and construction scene, this allows an unprecedented level of collaboration and involvement of every member of the project team in every aspect of the project. Documentation can be shared instantly, reporting and scheduling ensures that everyone remains in the loop throughout, and increased functionality adds flexibility to the design process and gives everyone involved the opportunity to contribute.
Best of all, 3D design and visualisation, and integration with other project management tools, mean that the prospects for delivering on the perfect vision for owners has been increased like never before.
However, innovation doesn’t just mean better project management. Innovation in design tools and concepts, and increased quality in custom home design, means that custom designed houses can provide solutions to other housing problems as well. Well-designed homes and environments improve lifestyles and create better living situations, and more innovation in design allows better quality homes to be built faster, cheaper and smarter.
Overall, innovation in custom home design leads to better outcomes for designers, builders, owners and the local community. The flexibility and improvement in quality that comes from advances in tech and design can make a genuine difference for everyone involved.