Today I spoke with a local builder at length about the project. The numbers are looking pretty high right now. Hopefully once he actually sees the plans and does his calculations the numbers can come down a bit. He did say to just go ahead and order the plans which are currently drawn up for California building codes and he would update them for Virginia building codes.
Hey Peter, I look forward to following your progress. My wife and I just finished a Cliff May/Eichler inspired build in Tennessee. We looked at building an Eichler plan but an atrium didn't make sense on our lot, which was also sloping and required a basement so we went with a stock plan with some architect designed modifications. You may find our blog beneficial as we have made many of the same decisions and purchases you are about to make. Good luck! http://www.knoxvillemodern.com/category/palamino-house/
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