A homeowner considering building a new home or undertaking a remodeling project faces a daunting number of decisions, from establishing a budget to selecting interior finishes. In this guide to design, new construction, and remodeling, architect Brent Nyquist will walk you through the process. He will give you the tools necessary to manage your project successfully and to assess the role, value, and quality of the professionals involved. Participants also will learn about new concepts in design and practical solutions that will define living in the 21st century. Guest speakers will include a structural engineer and a contractor who specializes in remodeling and new-home construction.
Six Wednesdays, March 21-April 25. For details, registration, and fee information, see the Rice GSCS website.
Official Website: http://www.scs.rice.edu/NccCourseView.asp?Mode=View&clCourseID=88&SnID=%24LC%3ASNID%24
Added by gscs_rice on February 2, 2007