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Monsterlover

May 16, 2009, 07:40:11 AM
The wife to be and I need some assistance designing our future home.

Can anyone help?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

silentbob

#1
May 16, 2009, 08:19:19 AM
QuoteAnyone here an architect?

No but I like to pretend to be one.

red baron

#2
May 16, 2009, 08:49:12 AM
yup, look here

http://socaldmc.com/smf/index.php


and ask for lucazuma

aka Luca.

[thumbsup]
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derby

#3
May 16, 2009, 12:37:37 PM
there are a few dozen architects on the board.

for some reason, ducatis are a very popular bike with that crowd.
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DesmoLu

#4
May 16, 2009, 12:38:21 PM
Didn't you divorce your wife less than a year ago?

Popeye the Sailor

#5
May 16, 2009, 01:15:45 PM
Quote from: DesmoLu on May 16, 2009, 12:38:21 PM
Didn't you divorce your wife less than a year ago?

He divorced one of the six.


From my understanding, the remaining wives still take turns being "too tired".
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

El Matador

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May 16, 2009, 01:17:30 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on May 16, 2009, 01:15:45 PM
He divorced one of the six.


From my understanding, the remaining wives still take turns being "too tired".

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The Architect

#7
May 16, 2009, 02:39:57 PM Last Edit: May 16, 2009, 03:07:02 PM by red duke
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2009, 07:40:11 AM
The wife to be and I need some assistance designing our future home.

Can anyone help?

Where are you located?

Maybe I can help, PM sent.

herm

#8
May 17, 2009, 05:50:27 PM
no, but my dad says i should be ???(...and he is one)

and whats up with the new wife thing already?
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

Bun-bun

#9
May 17, 2009, 06:38:31 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2009, 07:40:11 AM
The wife to be and I need some assistance designing our future home.

Can anyone help?
The first time I built a house, I hired an architect friend of mine. We had several meetings, and slowly, a design emerged that was practical and livable. He helped during construction when we needed an interpretation of something on the plans that was unclear or needed a change. It was great. Then I got the bill. Ugggh.

Next time I built a house, I got a program from Broderbund "3D home architect " . It let me play around with room dimensions, window placement, etc. I was able to get a basic plan together, and take that to the architect, who drew up the plans, changed what I had that wouldn't work the way I thought it would, and presented a finished product that would satisfy the city permits and inspections. Saved me thousands of dollars.
Definitely worth a look.
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Monsterlover

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May 17, 2009, 06:47:58 PM Last Edit: May 17, 2009, 06:50:52 PM by Monsterlover
Quote from: herm on May 17, 2009, 05:50:27 PM
no, but my dad says i should be ???(...and he is one)

and whats up with the new wife thing already?



Weeeeell.....

I met her online 8 months ago. Actually, she found me. I was always open to dating and remarrying again but I didn't think things could happen so fast.

We clicked on so many things right off the bat we were spending weekends together after about 7 weeks.

The first time she stayed over was so we could hit the road early to go buy and bring home ducpainters old 750ss track bike. We spent 18 hours in the car that day and she didn't have one word of complaint.

She thinks my garage smells good.

This past weekend we drywalled the celing in my bathroom. I held up a 3x8 sheet and she ran the screw gun.

I can't pass this up. I know a good thing when I see it.  

I'm seeing it :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

erkishhorde

#11
May 17, 2009, 08:20:08 PM
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 17, 2009, 06:38:31 PM
The first time I built a house, I hired an architect friend of mine. We had several meetings, and slowly, a design emerged that was practical and livable. He helped during construction when we needed an interpretation of something on the plans that was unclear or needed a change. It was great. Then I got the bill. Ugggh.

Next time I built a house, I got a program from Broderbund "3D home architect " . It let me play around with room dimensions, window placement, etc. I was able to get a basic plan together, and take that to the architect, who drew up the plans, changed what I had that wouldn't work the way I thought it would, and presented a finished product that would satisfy the city permits and inspections. Saved me thousands of dollars.
Definitely worth a look.

Haha, I played with that program in high school. I think they might still use it to help give the kids an idea of size and placement. I went out and bought a copy for myself and used it once before it got relegated to dust collector.
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herm

#12
May 18, 2009, 06:04:41 AM
broderbund 3d home architect was bought out by Chief Architect. looks to be the same exact program with a few updates. the basic program is really good for the do-it-yourself builder, or just to get a feel for what an interior remodel or an addition will look/feel like.

there are some similar programs out there which absolutely BLOW. not worth the cost of the disk they come on. avoid them.
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

derby

#13
May 18, 2009, 06:59:07 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 17, 2009, 06:47:58 PM

This past weekend we drywalled the celing in my bathroom. I held up a 3x8 sheet and she ran the screw gun.


well, at least she can screw...  ;D
-- derby

'07 Suz GSX-R750

Retired rides: '05 Duc Monster S4R, '99 Yam YZF-R1, '98 Hon CBR600F3, '97 Suz GSX-R750, '96 Hon CBR600F3, '94 Hon CBR600F2, '91 Hon Hawk GT, '91 Yam YSR-50, '87 Yam YSR-50

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rgramjet

#14
May 18, 2009, 07:12:32 AM
Quote from: herm on May 18, 2009, 06:04:41 AM
broderbund 3d home architect was bought out by Chief Architect. looks to be the same exact program with a few updates. the basic program is really good for the do-it-yourself builder, or just to get a feel for what an interior remodel or an addition will look/feel like.

there are some similar programs out there which absolutely BLOW. not worth the cost of the disk they come on. avoid them.

I started my cabinet business using 3D Home Architect.  Its decent.  [thumbsup]

I know several architects from being in the construction business.  They wanted between 10-30k to design my tear down/rebuild.  

An architect friend suggested I call a local draftsman.  Our personalities clicked.  My wife and I gave him a list of our wants/needs and he sketched a few possibilities.  

The thing I liked about Bob the draftsman, is that he doesnt care if you move a window or change a layout. Ive had so many meetings where the architect becomes emotionally attached to his/her "baby", the drawing, that they get defensive if one wants to move something around.

Over the course of a year, the design evolved to exactly how we wanted it.  Werent in a rush.....

Total cost, $3,500.  Plus a $500 tip for doing such a nice job.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. :-*

in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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