- Confirm site priorities: views, privacy, sun exposure, arrival
- Choose one architectural direction and stick to it
- Plan around daily life (flow, service, privacy)
- Invest in high-performance envelope + quiet comfort systems
- Plan smart home infrastructure early
- Finalize finish schedule and order long-lead items strategically
- Build with quality control checkpoints (not just a final punch list)
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