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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:17:59 AM EDT
What would you consider must haves when designing and building a new home? Assume this is a basement master race home
In before the home costs $8.7mil 
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:18:48 AM EDT
[#1]
A whole house sun shade.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:19:15 AM EDT
[#2]
Studs measure at least 2x4. None of that 1.5" x 3.5" garbage.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:19:44 AM EDT
[#3]
Wood burning stove and a whole home generator.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:20:05 AM EDT
[#4]
This is Arfcom: gun vault.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:21:41 AM EDT
[#5]
Flexible conduit home run from two walls and the center of the ceiling in each room to a central wiring closet.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:22:07 AM EDT
[#6]
Id put the laundry room on an exterior wall so the vent is 10 inches long instead of routing over 30 feet through the house.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:22:31 AM EDT
[#7]
Generator, walk-in gun-vault, outdoor shower.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:22:33 AM EDT
[#8]
Basement pool
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:22:38 AM EDT
[#9]
A hot step mom living with you.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:23:19 AM EDT
[#10]
Porch and patio urinals.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:23:19 AM EDT
[#11]
First floor as steel/concrete construction
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:23:25 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This is Arfcom: gun vault. “Wine cellar” |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:24:04 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A hot step mom living with you. If you're doing it right you buy in Utah and get the multiple wives package. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:24:24 AM EDT
[#14]
wide stairs that go straight down especially if it is not going to be a walkout basement, getting things down there is SO much easier in my current house vs my old 1950s house I had previous
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:24:39 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Generator, walk-in gun-vault, outdoor shower. Why? |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:24:53 AM EDT
[#16]
4'x8' walk in shower.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:24:59 AM EDT
[#17]
9' or higher basement ceilings, so that the ceiling is still 8' or more once finished.
walk out basement if at all possible. Natural gas line for heat if available, geothermal heat pump if there are no gas lines in your area. lots of good quality windows for natural light. his and hers walk in bedroom closets. big shower in master bath. separate electric panel for garage (at least 100 amps) for both workshop use and potential future electric vehicle charging. gun room panel set up for backup generator (generator itself isn't bad to add later if you're already set up for it) foundation / perimeter drain for basement |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:25:18 AM EDT
[#18]
A poured in place tornado shelter. That coincidentally is large enough to house your entire gun collection and pepper stuff.
Don't forget to add a bathroom to it, no one wants to shit in a bucket in front of everyone while the nukes are flying. Which brings me to my next point. Don't tell anyone about your vault. I mean tornado shelter. Generator plug in and switchgear. Eta - cat6 wiring for most rooms and for your security cam setup. Which can be viewed from the "tornado shelter" Also have them insulate under the slab as if they were going to install in floor heat, even if you don't get in floor heat (which you should) It will help make the basement more comfy in the winter. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:25:45 AM EDT
[#19]
Lots of outlets and CAT6 ethernet in every room. Water spigots on all sides of the home. Garage much larger than you anticipate needing. High ceilings in both the garage and basement if you have a basement. Insulated walls all around, including interior. 240 outlets in the a few places around the garage. Generator transfer switch. Concrete room poured off the basement that doesn't follow the upper floor plan.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:26:39 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 9' or higher basement ceilings, so that the ceiling is still 8' or more once finished. walk out basement if at all possible. Natural gas line for heat if available, geothermal heat pump if there are no gas lines in your area. lots of good quality windows for natural light. his and hers walk in bedroom closets. big shower in master bath. separate electric panel for garage (at least 100 amps) for both workshop use and potential future electric vehicle charging. I was in a home with 14' basement ceilings. It was the coolest thing, especially in their movie theater. That dude was rich as fuck. He had a significant mold issue though. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:27:05 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Generator, walk-in gun-vault, outdoor shower. Why? If you have to ask, you don’t get it. 
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:27:53 AM EDT
[#22]
An architect thats’s worth a shit.
(A great slab guy is important too.) |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:28:31 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: An architect thats’s worth a shit. Those are called engineers |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:28:40 AM EDT
[#24]
Dedicated electric breakers for each of the refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Totally independent of the breaker for kitchen lights or outlets.
In-Wall wire ran ahead of time before wall enclosure if you might be adding a generator later. Floodlights near the roof. UF cable ran 18” deep to a few locations in the yard to bring power and floodlights closer to the wood line. A hose faucet with hot/cold capabilities near the garage. A utility sink in the garage. A larger diameter protective sleeve used as a conduit to run your water supply line through. Like 4” sdr pipe with perhaps a 1” cts water pipe passing through. A naval phalanx automatic gun mounted on the roof. A farm hydrant somewhere out in the backyard in case you do a garden later and don’t want to run a garden hose all the way back to the house. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:28:46 AM EDT
[#25]
Forgetting dream stuff and focusing on more practical in the budget money.
Min three stall garage with slop sink , cold hot water, and a gas heater. Metal roof Kids bedrooms or extra bedrooms away from master Finished basement with bathroom and wet bar. Nicer tile or non carpeted main rooms Heated floors in bathrooms are nice Larger poured patio with partial cover - three season room is a bonus Fireplace - wood or natural gas Oversized kitchen and eating area Oversized driveway Extra outlets outside along with more than enough lighting Set up for security cams Im sure there is more |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:28:47 AM EDT
[#26]
30-35 year roof, 2X6 construction with closed cell foam 2" thick and insulated Zip Strip on the outside, alarm system, whole house water filter and a pre-fabricated foundation.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:29:15 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are called engineers They’re pretty worthless too. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:29:24 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Basement pool In ground or above ground? |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:29:39 AM EDT
[#29]
Mini Split install in the garage
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:29:47 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Studs measure at least 2x4. None of that 1.5" x 3.5" garbage. 2x4 ain't gonna cut it depending on where in MI he is. 2x6 is pretty much the standard where I'm at. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:30:08 AM EDT
[#31]
Super insulated walls, roof, basement; triple paned European windows/doors, energy recovery air exchanger. Fourteen foot tall insulated garage doors.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:30:11 AM EDT
[#32]
Phalanx CIWS at all corners of the house/property?
24x7x365 AWACS overhead? |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:30:21 AM EDT
[#33]
Hot water hook-up outside. Power to all outside corners of the house. plywood or 2x6's behind where you are mounting things to walls (tvs, towel rods, etc) cat 6 in every room, more closets than you think you need. Floor drain in utility room, and where ever you put your water heater.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:30:41 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Generator, walk-in gun-vault, outdoor shower. Why? Outdoor showers are great. All the gray water goes in the ground and your indoor stuff stays cleaner. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:30:51 AM EDT
[#35]
I wouldn't skimp on insulation.
are you having an architect design the home for you OP? I'm an architect and having a very detailed list of 'must have's' is super helpful. other things to have prepared for the design process: 1. set a budget 2. imagery that helps explain what style / type of home interests you. 3. example floor plans that you like. 4. have your ilc or survey ready to go. 5. get a good soils report. 6. very basic construction schedule. 7. if an HOA / DRB is involved, I would review all the guidelines before you get started. 8. get at least 3 quotes from local contractors. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:31:13 AM EDT
[#36]
Dual Naveon Tankless, Master/Slave Water Heaters. Assuming its a normal sized Arfcom abode…4000+
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:31:38 AM EDT
[#37]
Bedrooms in the basement with full bath, separate exterior entry, and a kitchen or at least a dumbwaiter. Insulate basement ceiling with sound proof bats and double rock the ceiling.
This will be for your adult kids who never leave or who come back to live with you. The dumbwaiter is to send down food and bring up dirty dishes etc so you do not have to interact with them. Do not provide laundry services. ETA If the property size allows for it garage doors on the side of house. Nothing makes a house look like crap more than garage doors at the front. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:31:54 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was in a home with 14' basement ceilings. It was the coolest thing, especially in their movie theater. That dude was rich as fuck. He had a significant mold issue though. We have 9' ceilings in the basement and I thought that was pretty fantastic. I cannot imagine 14' ceilings. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:33:21 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: In ground or above ground? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Basement pool In ground or above ground? Depends on ceiling height. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:34:08 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fuck wood, wood sucks. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:34:37 AM EDT
[#41]
A dedicated shit posting room.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:35:57 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A dedicated shit posting room. A home office is on the list |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:37:16 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 2x4 ain't gonna cut it depending on where in MI he is. 2x6 is pretty much the standard where I'm at. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Studs measure at least 2x4. None of that 1.5" x 3.5" garbage. 2x4 ain't gonna cut it depending on where in MI he is. 2x6 is pretty much the standard where I'm at. I honestly don't think you can have a house built around me anymore with anything smaller than 2x6 |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:37:31 AM EDT
[#44]
direct basement/shop/garage access to shower and mudsink
irrigation system central vac landscape lighting hosebibs all around exterior 110 outlets all around outdoor audio/video |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:37:36 AM EDT
[#45]
2nd floor / bedroom level laundry room with plenty of cabinets and counter space.
Large walk-in closets. Exterior basement access, Bilco doors or walkout if grades allow. 10' ceilings. Strategically placed USB wall outlets. Custom kitchen with top cabinets that extend to ceiling. X-Lg, single architectural stainless steel sink that can fit your largest steam pot, skillet, trays, etc. (Trust me on this.) Large pantry. Gas range. Large, low rise / no rise walk-in shower. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:37:39 AM EDT
[#46]
If you are going to put a gun safe in the basement, have the builder add a raised pad for it along with an outlet behind it.
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:38:40 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Id put the laundry room on an exterior wall so the vent is 10 inches long instead of routing over 30 feet through the house. And put the laundry on the same floor as the bedrooms. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:39:15 AM EDT
[#48]
Ethernet cabling and ports in every room.
I'd also want a generator connection on the back of the house for emergency use. |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:39:43 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Phalanx CIWS at all corners of the house/property? 24x7x365 AWACS overhead? |
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Posted: 8/7/2023 10:40:59 AM EDT
[#50]
A brick layer named pedro who is brining in over 6 figures. Fast he is...
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