Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: design review

[Marya S. Tipton (sundog]

Dear Kate,
We are just starting our design process here at Hundredfold.
One thing we are considering is that the more we do the same, the less
expensive everything will be for everyone because of economies of scale.
Originally, I had envisioned everyone having their own style house. Once we
realized that ordering in bulk, whether it be windows, plumbing fixtures or
even hiring a contractor, can really cut costs.
>From  my point of view, if someone in the community can afford to build a
home completely different from everyone else's, then they should go for it.
But it just makes sense to do as much as possible to reduce costs. People
can express their individuality in other ways, like exterior paint, trim and
landscaping.
Hope this helps,
Peace,
Marya
Hundredfold Farm
Orrtanna, PA
http://users.desupernet.com/rhubarb

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>From: NKaten947 [at] aol.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list <cohousing-l [at] freedom2.mtn.org>
>Subject: design review
>Date: Wed, Dec 15, 1999, 5:34 PM
>

> I was wondering how design review works for other cohousing groups?  My
> concern would be that it would inhibit or restrict any individuality.  We are
> a condominium so there are limited common areas such as decks & porches that
> the group is responsible to maintain.  But I was hoping for a village with
> all the eccentricity it can offer.  thank you, Kate Nichols, Bellingham
> Cohousing
>