I met this couple at The Mountain Home Show. They did not want a typical mountain style home. They love oriental and island style homes, with quiet areas, subdued lighting, and water gardens. Because this would be a vacation home, everything must be low maintenance. Their dream is a home where their family can vacation together in the mountains. They also want to be able to rent the home out.

Before meeting with me they had a surveyor produce a detailed drawing of their property, showing the contour of the ground, and the location of the trees. The trees were very important to them. The survey was very helpful. I was able to import the information into my computer plan, and we could see exactly where every tree would be in relation to the house.

This home is very large because the clients want it to be very welcoming to their extended family. It is planned to be built in two phases.

From the street the home appears like two residences. Since the view is to the back, there is very little glass on this side. An enclosed glass walkway bridges between the two parts of the home. A waterfall goes right under this bridge.

On the lake side, there is plenty of glass on each level. Notice how the home cascades down the steep slope. Behind the tree is an arched bridge. This goes over a water garden. The main feature of this garden is the waterfall that flows from the front of the home, under the glass walkway. This waterfall is positioned to provide plenty of relaxing sound to many parts of the home.

New Homes I have Designed
Remodeling Projects I have Designed.
My Procedures for Designing and Planning

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Richard C. MacCrea
Home Planner

For a written proposal, including the cost of plans, make a free, no obligation appointment.

Email Richard
P.O. Box 446, Murphy, North Carolina 28906-0446
(828) 837-5787

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Detailed information about the home show (For guests and exhibitors)
Articles (About designing, building and remodeling a mountain home)
The Mountain Model Home (An experimental home that is extremely energy efficient)
The Mountain Model Cabin (A very small mountain cabin designed to sleep four comfortably)
Construction Diary (The joys and frustrations of building these two model homes)
Home Designing and Planning (How to get great plans for building or remodeling your home)

How to Contact The Mountain Home Show
Email Us (Questions about The Mountain Home Show or Your Mountain Home Project)
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Appreciation......
The Mountain Home Show owes its success to the businesses that participate in the show. They arrange such wonderful exhibits. It is obvious that they take great pride in their work and our show.

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