Graphic Guide to Residential Design Information

Inside my new e-book, you’ll get access to in-depth analysis of schematic floor plans, exterior design recommendations, common design mistakes to avoid and easy-to-understand 3D illustrations showing not just the how – but the why behind every design.

Whether you’re an architecture student yearning for sources beyond basic textbooks, a homeowner searching for tips on how to remodel your house, or even a contractor wanting to improve your residential design knowledge, this is the book for you.

Hi there!

Thank you for stopping by. My name is Luis, and I have been designing houses for over 20 years. I created this e-book to answer common questions that clients ask during the early stages of the design process, such as ‘Why is an open concept floor plan so expensive?’ or ‘Why did you add windows on this wall?’ In architecture, there is always a reason behind each design decision, and in my e-book, I explain these reasons using simple, visually-digestible drawings.

What You’ll Learn In Graphic Guide to Residential Design

• Easy-to-understand illustrations
• Interior and exterior design recommendations
• In-depth analysis of schematic floor plans
• Common design mistakes to avoid
• All dimensions in Imperial and Metric units
• Free future updates with new content and chapters

About Author

At 26, I moved to the U.S. from Peru — where I had received my architecture license — and had to start over from scratch completely.

However, I was prepared to work in whatever was available, which is how I wound up working in a Burger King as a cashier for a whole year, earning enough to pay my rent and buy a used car.

I never gave up my architectural path, so between my cashier shifts, I started working on small residential design projects for my friends, and friends of friends. Eventually, after knocking on the doors of several firms with my resume in hand, I got hired by a structural engineer and learned everything I could about construction in the U.S. While still working in construction, I started my own business for space planning in residential design, and finally went full-time with it in 2012.

While being an immigrant may come with its hardships, my Peruvian and Japanese roots give me a multicultural perspective which allows me to easily communicate and make strong connections with people from all over the world.

My main mission is to share the why behind each proposed design solution so you’re better equipped to create your own designs, become a more informed architect or homeowner, and create homes you love.