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Everything here is written for people actually planning a round home — how the structural kit and the architectural design come together, and the decisions that come up along the way.
Each article addresses one specific question we hear from clients, written from direct experience designing round homes around prefabricated structural kits.
Smiling Woods Yurts
How Smiling Woods Yurts Kits Become Custom HomesA look at how a manufactured structural kit and a custom architectural design come together on a real project.ReadLofts
Designing a Loft in a Round HomeWhy lofts inside circular structures need different planning than lofts in a conventional home.ReadFoundations
Foundation Options for Prefabricated Round HomesAn overview of common foundation approaches for round-home kits, and how to choose between them.ReadOwner-Build
Owner-Builder Versus General ContractorHow assembling your own kit compares to hiring a contractor or full construction team, and how that choice affects design.ReadPermitting
What Documents May Be Needed for Permitting?A general overview of the kinds of documents jurisdictions commonly ask for — and why requirements vary so much by location.ReadEvery project is a little different. Let's talk about yours.