"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 01/09/2018 at 17:14 • Filed to: I basically post pictures of homes then sit back and wait for the very diversified comments, Houses, Did Harold buy that Gs430 yet?

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fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:20

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This could be anywhere. Lots of windows for aesthetics in motion to tend to - mcmodern and “northwest contemporary” architecture = job security.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:21

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How are the building codes there for windows and insulation? When I built in Dallas, I learned that these houses are energy sieves because of the lax requirements. If they applied the same codes as up north, we’d have incredibly efficient homes. As it is, we waste so much electricity heating and cooling.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:21

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facw > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:22

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I like the section on the left, and the garage. Not sure about the main house though. I feel like I’d rather have interior space than balconies, and the plain gray wall surface seems boring and low quality.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:22

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It’s not the house I would bluid. A bit to complicated for me, but I can dig it.

Also how many families own two GMC products.

Ssfancyfresh > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:23

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Professional graaaayyyyyeeddd!!!!

It’s good

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:23

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That garage is horribly placed for entry...

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:26

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Man, I love the design of houses like this. Maybe cut down on the balconies, but... damn.

Aside from container homes, this is the style of home I want to own one day.

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 01/09/2018 at 17:27

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So true. I really do love the way these homes utilize most of the space though. Every time I’m up on a roof I think “this is the best view in the whole house, pity no one else will ever see it”. This style has a decent percentage of rooftop decks so it’s a win in my view, even if some of the windows are a pain to get to...

benjrblant > Chariotoflove 01/09/2018 at 17:27

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The national building code is updated every two or three years. It breaks down requirements by climate region and each has different specifications for minimum insulation requirements and quality of window. Regional (state, county, city) codes may exceed the minimum spec set by the national code.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:29

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I love these homes when I’m not working in them. 10/10 would live in

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/09/2018 at 17:30

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I don’t see a garage anywhere.

Unless you’re talking about the driveway. If you’re talking about the driveway, there are far worse...

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 01/09/2018 at 17:31

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I wonder if this one has a finished rooftop area - which would be the plus of a flat roof design, rather than the faux-edgy modernity that locals think they’ve acquired.

I’ll be positibe - the balconies are nice,and the windows not being white vinyl sliders with prairie muntins is refreshing, even if it looks onto a hopefully stable hillside packed with other overpriced boxes selling to a few lucky people and a few who you don’t want to know about.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:34

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Architect: “So, basically, what I’m trying to say with this design is, ‘If you like the golden ratio, fuck you right in the eye sockets.’ This, I think, is my best calculated effort to get close to a golden ratio in like eleven ways and combine all the near to not-near misses in a jumble, where it looks okay, but leaves you thinking it could have been better for some reason you can’t place. Yes, the aim of this piece is to drive art students and other architects crazy.”

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 01/09/2018 at 17:34

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Try funding these project homes. It’s a pain in the ass because the client thinks they can get it done for $90 a sf because their brother in law knows as guy...

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:35

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Take the damn Xmas lights down. It’s 1/9 for fucks sake!

benjrblant > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:35

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Did harold get that GS yet? He’s been true to his word about leaving.

fintail > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/09/2018 at 17:36

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Only three different types of cladding though, I’ve seen worse.

Textured Soy Protein > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 01/09/2018 at 17:36

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Uhh...

Textured Soy Protein > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 17:37

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“I’ll take ‘how do we put the biggest possible house on a relatively small, sloped lot in an expensive suburb of Seattle for 1000,’ Alex.”

AestheticsInMotion > Spaceball-Two 01/09/2018 at 17:38

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Yeah... I’ll pass.

Just out of curiosity, have you worked with any new single-story homes? Four years in this industry and I haven’t seen a single new construction single story, not even some massive ranch style home. Makes sense, but still...

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 01/09/2018 at 17:42

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I’m guessing no for this one unfortunately. Couldn’t agree more on the windows, recently saw a client ditch her vinyl windows, wonky shades and blinds, and put in fancy electrochromatic glass. Instantly made the place look so much better, from in and outside.

I would imagine at this rate four story versions of these homes will start being A Thing. I’ve been in a few already.... Just thinking about all those stairs makes my knee hurt.

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 01/09/2018 at 17:45

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I have funded any in at least 10 years. My FIL is building one off Sand Point now though but the only reason it’s single story is because the owners are older (70+) and because of height restrictions.

facw > AestheticsInMotion 01/09/2018 at 17:52

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One of the houses I’ve been in that I like most was a 4-bedroom, 4-story townhouse in Warsaw. First floor had garage, laundry (I would have put that upstairs somewhere), and a den. Second floor was kitchen, dining, and living rooms. Third and fourth floors were the bedrooms. All connected with a nice staircase circling around a bright open space going the height of the building (I think it had a skylight?). Very comfortable if your legs were in good shape.

Of course my parent’s place is three stories, but with a basement, and my legs are always a bit sore on the second or third day I visit from going up and down all the time.

facw > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/09/2018 at 17:54

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It’s tight, but I greatly prefer not to have front facing garages, they really aren’t that attractive, and tend to dominate the design. Would definitely be better if there were room for a turn around so you could easily back in, as is I might just back in from the street.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 01/09/2018 at 17:56

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Windows are expensive, best to do them right to start with. But at the same time, I see old houses with original windows, and prefer them that way - even houses into the 50s and 60s. Maybe an exception for quality European style windows, which won’t look anachronistic like vinyl. The wrong windows on a house are like odd wheels on a car. I know some areas in southern California have rules against window replacement, for “character”.

4 stories, will be regretted when people are older. Maybe they’ll have small elevators.

AestheticsInMotion > facw 01/09/2018 at 17:58

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Seems to be the layout I’ve seen as well. Super interesting homes, but I’m not sure how I’d feel about roughly 2 rooms per tiny floor after a while...

Chariotoflove > benjrblant 01/09/2018 at 18:00

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Well we need higher minimums here.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 01/09/2018 at 18:08

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I think thats a garage to the fight of the Acadia

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 18:10

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The garage door placement is bad, otherwise I like it. The exterior finishes don’t clash like they usually do when wood is combined with brick and other wood things.

benjrblant > Chariotoflove 01/09/2018 at 18:20

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Texas is king of “IDGAF” when it comes to building standards. A relative has some land outside Bastrop and the only local requirement was a new septic leech field. No structural engineering whatsoever. That climate region has insane minimums for insulation too, despite summer temps in triple digits.

Saracen > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 18:24

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I like modern architecture, so I like the aesthetics here. Three stories though...eeek.

I won’t be searching for a bigger house any time soon, but when I do I strongly prefer single story.

Unless it’s a two story with the master on the lower floor and only the guest beds/baths on the upper floors. That is an acceptable compromise.

average user > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 19:08

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Parking seems tight (the garage require a sharp turn to get in but it does yield two visitor space). I will guess Pacific Northwest for the location. I do love the style.

Chariotoflove > benjrblant 01/09/2018 at 19:23

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And here in the NE it’s cold enough to waste some serious heat too My builder is not a bad one either. I want to save up to reinsulate and seal everything, it it won’t be cheap.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > AestheticsInMotion 01/09/2018 at 20:11

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A very high percentage (70%+) of new homes built in the southwest and many (maybe 10-15%) where i live in the northeast are single story.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/09/2018 at 20:48

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This pleases me somewhat.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Chariotoflove 01/09/2018 at 22:44

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I have family that retired to florida, and their comment was hire an inspector from another county, and if serious hire another one, due to the “good ole boy” network of good enough. houses with no insulation and half assed, despite as you said running AC 5 months a year

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/10/2018 at 04:49

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big fat no to that house from me, too many stairs

Chariotoflove > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 01/10/2018 at 12:55

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I was just talking about the legal but insufficient insulation standards. You bring up another, darker problem. Nothing more s more important in the home buying process than the inspection for the reasons you mention.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Textured Soy Protein 01/10/2018 at 22:22

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That’s a door, my man. Look at the steps by the tires...

Textured Soy Protein > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 01/11/2018 at 01:24

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Look at the “wall” to the right of the Acadia, below the railing for the balcony above. It’s a garage door.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Textured Soy Protein 01/11/2018 at 10:29

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I didn’t even notice that at all...

I guess that’s just how bad the garage door’s placement is in the first place. I assume that’ll just be for lawnmower and snowblower storage at that rate.