Articles

Magazine Interview with Rick Burt, Part 1 [Free!]

Download the interview that appeared in a 2006 issue of Maine Home + Design. (The interview is in two parts; you'll need to download both.)

Magazine Interview with Rick Burt, Part 2 [Free!]

Part 2 of the Maine Home + Design interview with Rick Burt.

Know and Control the Total Cost of Your Project with the Total Project Cost Worksheet – $27.00

Okay, so you have an inkling that the cost of your project will be more than simply the cost of construction, right? Get a handle on the whole financial picture with the Total Project Cost Worksheet. This 24-page article takes you through the steps needed to complete the Total Project Cost Worksheet. With a finished worksheet in hand and, more importantly, an ability to understand and modify its contents to suit your situation, you will be well on the road to mastering the previously mysterious financial aspects of your project.

BONUS Included with your purchase is access to scheduled conference calls with Rick, during which you can pose questions about the information in Controlling the Budget.

Designing Together [Free!]

This free article provides an overview of the design process that we use in our Home Design workshops. Would you enjoy participating in a hands-on, three-dimensional, creative process that opens up new design concepts and brings you closer to your ideal home? Read this and find out!

How Much House Can You Afford? – $27.00

Architectural design and building costs are closely connected. You want a house that meets your needs, and you want to avoid nasty budget surprises. In this 33-page article, Rick gives you the knowledge to understand the relationship between your home's design and the cost of its construction. Charts, definitions, rules-of-thumb, tricks of the trade, and other resources help you approach your project with the same know-how that more than 25 years of architectural practice have taught Rick.

BONUS Included with your purchase is access to scheduled conference calls, during which you can join a discussion about the information in How Much House Can You Afford?