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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

If you browse down and get deeper into some of these minimalist homes with reduced construction cost with areas with low land cost things may be possible.

I'd been reading some off he writings of J. Meejin Yoon. Cornell College of Architecture. Innovative materials and all the factors that go into reducing costs and energy cost over the lifespan.

Well I do this for living as an architect and a general contractor.
Hypothetically, it works, but in real life, unless you have a thick layer of good contractors who will spot you in terms of budget and time, it is a risky thing to do for regular buyers. Minimalist homes don't come cheap because building details are not typical and regular contractors or architects won't have a clue how to either build, draw or specify. They will claim they can do it, but you will face a lot of trouble soon or later if they havent built such house a few times. Saving cost with energy efficiency in homes are...something you won't recoup in anytime soon unless it is your forever home. It looks great but carries higher risk than conventional houses in reselling, maintaining and...building it right.