How to build the perfect house for our family
It made me
Very Happy! 
"We spent some time deciding what would be important for our family, and designed our house around those goals."
How I did it: All the normal stuff: secured a loan from the bank, secured a builder, planned with a draftsman, and started building!
Although the process went slower than we had hoped, we are pleased with the end result!
Lessons & tips: My wife and I had different goals for the house. Although they were different, they weren't at odds. For my wife, it was important to have a traditional two-story house with a front porch. For me it was important to have an energy efficient house. We accomplished both!
Resources: Cree LED Lighting (company website)
Cree LED Lighting (retailer)
JR ICF Construction (builder)
