Planning your self build home in Stirling is much the same as planning a self build anywhere in Scotland. Once you have chosen what part of the country you want to live in you can then move on to trying to find a plot of land that meets your needs.
Choosing which plot of land is an important step as it will be your garden, provide you with your view and should be sound before any work commences. At this point in your self build project it is a good idea to engage an architect. Their advice will prove invaluable and their view of a plot is somewhat different to that of a layperson as they will see potential issues before they become real problems.
Deciding on construction materials is also a key step as at this point you can take the opportunity to make your home eco-friendly or more traditionally built. If you decide to go for tradition that doesn't mean that you won't be able to include energy saving techniques along the way but for a truly eco home the actual construction material is important.
To get ideas for your self build home try to visit show homes in the area as they will give you an opportunity to visualize room size and layout and well as some inspiration for kitchens and bathrooms.
Self build shows and exhibitions are a great way to find out exactly what is involved in the building of a home and to discover how many trades you will need to organize to get your self build home finished.
Having engaged your architect early on you will be able to draw on not only their architectural experience but their experience in the areas of construction and planning. You will find that your architect will have contacts in both the construction industry and the local planning office and this will benefit you in time and money.
So the best thing you can do as you start to plan your self build home in Stirling or indeed anywhere in Scotland is to consult and engage an architect. They can guide your project from helping you to choose the best plot of land for you to dropping the keys for your dream home into your hand.