Opening

Most residential challenges do not arise during construction.
They begin much earlier—during planning.

Many of these issues are avoidable, provided decisions are made with clarity rather than urgency.

1. Starting Construction Without Design Clarity

Beginning construction before finalising design often leads to:

• Structural compromises
  
• Repeated changes on site
  
• Cost escalation
  

Clear architectural intent at the outset creates stability throughout the project.

2. Confusing Over-Design With Over-Spending

More design does not mean more comfort.
Often, unnecessary complexity increases cost without improving living quality.

Restraint, not excess, leads to better outcomes.

3. Ignoring Orientation and Ventilation

Rooms placed without regard for sun and wind result in:

• Overheated interiors
  
• Poor air movement
  
• Increased reliance on mechanical systems
  

Orientation is not a technical detail—it is a comfort decision.

4. Involving an Architect Too Late

When architects are brought in only for drawings, opportunities are lost.

Early involvement allows:

• Better site response
  
• Budget clarity
  
• Reduced stress during execution
  

Architecture is most effective when it begins before construction thinking.

Closin

A home is built once, but lived in for decades.
Avoiding common planning mistakes ensures that effort and resources are invested where they matter most.