There are several reasons it is important to involve the landscape architecture team early in the design process of a custom home. The team helps site the house to capitalize on features of the surrounding landscape. For example, important views can be highlighted while unwanted views may be obstructed and sunny vs. shady areas can […]
Additionally, a waterfront house like this one must be raised off of the existing grade to allow for possible storm surge and flooding. At Osprey Point, the existing grade is located approximately at Elevation 8, or 8 ft. above sea level. For some context, Superstorm Sandy rose to approximately Elevation 11. After the “100 year storm”, […]