Traditional Modular Homes
Visit
Core Modern Modular Home Questionaire
Building Site Information
Topography
- Flat - The site is primarily level.
- Sloping - The sight slopes toward the:
- Front of the lot
- Left side of the lot
- Right side of the lot
- Rear of the lot
- Steep - the site is steep and will need a retaining wall or screw pilings
- Topographic Map - I have a map.
Shape
- The site is square or rectangular
- The site has an irregular shape
Egress
- Modular Ready - The site will be easily accesable for both the modules and the crane
- Minor Preparation - The site will need minor site work
- Major Preparation - The site will need major site work
Views
- Great - the home should be designed around some great views
- Nothing Great - The building lot doesn’t have any great views
- Ugly - There are some views I don’t want to see from any room in my modular home
Set Backs and Restrictions
- No height restrictions - desing as high as you want
- Yes there are height restrictions that will only allow the structure to be tall.
Set Backs
- I can build any where on my lot and set backs don’t matter
- I have set backs and it will effect the design of the home
Deed Restrictions and Covenants
- Yes - there are restrictions and covenants that will hold up the construction of my home
- No - I can build anything I want
Utilities
- Public Water
- Public Sewer
- A well is either on the property or a well will need to be drilled
- The land will need to have a perc test for a sewer system
Vegetation
- Lite - the site has hardly any growies
- Medium - the site has some but not a lot of growies
- Heavy - the site is heavy with growies
- Save a Tree - There are more than one tree on the site that will influence the design of the home
- Cut it down - There are no trees influencing the design of the home
Orientation
- Southern Exposure - within 45degrees south and the house could have solar power of some sort
Neighbors
- No - neighbors
- Yes - neighbors and they don’t care what I build
- Yes, but - neighbors do care and could hold me back from building what I want
Ownership
- Deeded in my/our name(s)
- Escrowed and ready to close
- I don’t have land - I understand it will be next to impossible to design a modern house
General House Information
Home Size
- Small - Under 900 square feet
- Bigger than Small - but not a medium 900 to 1200 square feet
- Medium - 1200 to 1800 square feet
- Large - 1800 to 3000 square feet
- Super Sized - Really big
Sleeping Areas and Bedrooms
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Sleeping Loft - a place for over night guests and regular activity
Bath Rooms
- One bath
- Two Baths
- Three baths
- Four baths
I want a luxury bath with:
- A Whirlpool or spa
- A big soaker
- A one shower
- A two person shower
- A really big shower
- A bidet
- A steam shower
- I have other needs to discuss
Living Spaces
Core House Living Spaces and Such
- Formal Living
- Formal Dining
- Family Room
- Library/ Den
- Hearth Rooms
- An Away Rooms
- Home Theatre Spaces
- Bonus Spaces
- Grilling Porch
- Activity Media
- Custom Closets
- Entry and Foyers
- Exercise Spaces
- Built In Spaces
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Detached SpacesDressing Alcoves
- Recycling Centers
- Hobby specific rooms
- Play room
- Butler’s Pantry
- Appliance Storage for your George Foreman grills and such
Function follows form and with this being said, identifying the functions of your life is paramount to designing your Core House modular home. Before reading the list of living spaces that are available take a minute to list the items you would like to be able to do in your new home.
Imagine effortlessly pursuing your favorite activity by having your home accommodate your activity. For example, photography - have a space to print and frame your favorite shots, a craft center for you to complete your latest project without having to bring out your supplies and then put them away. The Cranford model was designed for a weaver who desired to he loom area to be accessible to the core of the home while still being out of the way—therefore the “loom loft”.Take some time to think about the functions and activities you want to enjoy in your Core House Modular Home. A great starting point is Core Modern’s free Home Needs Analysis.
Core Modern Process
- Consciousness
- Land Selection
- Financing
- Building Budget
- Design
- Preconstruction
- Factory Construction
- Site Construction