Observe the site
Sun, wind, rain, trees, access, water, neighbours, and existing structures.
Measure first. Decide with evidence.
Each phase produces decisions that the client and construction team can understand.
A practical sequence
Frame the programme
Rooms, movement, privacy, budget, sequence, and the parts that must remain flexible.
Test the design
Plans, sections, models, daylight, ventilation, material samples, and cost checks.
Document the work
Coordinated drawings and schedules that reduce ambiguity during construction.
Follow construction
Regular site review, recorded decisions, samples, and resolution of real conditions.