Until now homeowners have had to choose between the twin worlds of budget-friendly mediocrity and unaffordable fantasy. Responding to this gap acclaimed architect Duo Dickinson demonstrates that a customhouse doesn t depend on a fabulous price tag. The House You Build offers a third way of building that is grounded in the realities of time and money but focuses on your fondest hopes and dreams. Here are 20 real-world situations where unique and imaginative homes were built on real-life budgets. When you build on a budget there are no right answers only careful choices. There are 20 dreams in this book and these dreams came true. The House You Build is the first book of architect-designed homes that presents the real costs of their construction including design fees the Six Rules on Getting What You Want (and can afford) a broad range of house styles from all over the country and homes that accommodate a wide variety of lifestyles.