About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges architects face when designing their own homes.

Designing Your Own House explores why architects hesitate to design their own homes: pressure, endless choices, ego vs livability, money, and what it reveals.

Topics covered

• designing homes
• architectural challenges
• livability
• personal projects

Keywords

• architecture
• home design
• ego
• choices
• money

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