The Beginning

 Hi, I started this blog to document my journey as I self build my first home. I am going to document my process through 

  •  Acquiring the land to build on: At the present moment I have no land to build on, and my best and most affordable bet right now is to get something on the outskirts of Lilongwe as that is where it is more affordable. 
  •  Designing my house: At the present moment my idea is to build a starter 2 bedroom house with lots of  garden space, any requirements for more space will be handled as the need arises. Being an architect,  I have a million ideas for the design of the house, but I have sort of settled on a design I think will be cost effective and best  suit my needs.
  • Construction of the house: I want to have a detailed record of the construction process as I think I will want to look back at the process once it is all done. I also have a couple of "odd" elements I want to incorporate in my house and would also like a record of their construction.
  •   Any further developments that will occur after construction finalizes.


Anyway before I go, Here is a sort of "look book" of what I am envisioning for the house.


- I want to have a vaulted brick roof


I want to have ALL BRICK interiors complete with the Brick                                                                     vaulted ceilings. 

I also want to have large openings with floor to ceiling glass doors that open up to a perfectly manicured garden outside.


That is all I have right now, Hopefully I will have an update with considerable progress soon.

XOXO Gossip Girl







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