I will also ask a client if they have any religious requirements or if they are followers of Feng Shui or Vastu, which can have numerous implications to the design. I ask for a complete list of the rooms they are looking for and if there is a size they prefer. This may include pictures, magazine clippings, newspaper articles, plans the client has seen or sketched up and I have even had clients walk in with models they have made. First I will look at whatever my client comes to me with. I use many tools to create the home my clients are looking for. Some clients come in and know exactly what they want, while others need much more hand holding and a custom design job. How do you approach the design of a home with your clients?

In this interview, Haberman shares insights on his business, the industry as a whole, and some indispensable advice for custom home design and using AutoCAD Architecture. Now, he’s also exploring how to incorporate Revit as well.

After adopting it in 1991, it’s been an integral part of his business and designs ever since. He’s designed thousands of them, including one in every county of California, as well as in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Japan, and Samoa.įorty years ago, Haberman started out with sketches-until AutoCAD came along. It’s safe to say that Jeff Haberman, building designer and president of The Home Design Group, knows a thing or two about custom homes.

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