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22/01/2026

When churches evaluate a new property, the biggest risks usually show up before design even starts—inside the assumptions.

We’ve helped 200+ churches nationwide and on 5 continents, and we just published a quick, practical guide to the 5 most common mistakes churches make when evaluating property (and how to avoid them).

Inside the post, we cover the pitfalls that quietly derail projects—things like how “plenty of parking” can vanish on paper, how a “simple renovation” triggers major code and MEP scope, and how early decisions can lock you into expensive constraints.

Read the full article here:
https://www.facetarchitecture.com/blog-thoughts/the-5-most-common-mistakes-churches-make-when-evaluating-propertyand-how-to-avoid-them

When churches evaluate a new property, the biggest risks usually surface before design even starts—within the assumptions.

09/01/2026

If you’re thinking about adding an ADU (a backyard cottage, garage conversion, or in-law suite), here’s the part most people don’t realize until it costs them time and money:

Most ADU projects don’t get stuck due to design. They get stuck because the lot isn’t as simple as it looks.

Before you buy a “ready-made” plan set or start paying for drawings, you need to know what your property can actually support—because zoning rules and site conditions change everything: setbacks, height limits, parking requirements, access, utilities, easements, slope, and how your local permitting office interprets the rules.

That’s why we created our ADU & Lot Analysis—so you can get clear, lot-specific answers before you spend real money or collect bids that are full of unknowns.

Start here:
Read the blog → https://www.facetarchitecture.com/blog-thoughts/thinking-about-an-adu-start-by-getting-the-right-answers-before-you-spend-on-design

Explore the ADU Analysis page → https://www.facetarchitecture.com/adu-lot-analysis

Common questions we help you answer:
• Can I build an ADU on my lot—and what type?
• How big can it be, and where can it go?
• Will parking, access, utilities, or easements change the plan?
• What are the biggest cost drivers for my specific site?

The goal is simple: replace uncertainty with a clear, project-ready path forward.

28/12/2025

Thinking about buying land with a great view?

Mountain, lake, and coastal properties often come with hidden constraints—slope, access, zoning, buffers, and utilities—that don’t show up in the listing photos.

Before you fall in love with a parcel, make sure it can actually support what you want to build.

Facet Retreats™ offers architect-led Lot Analysis to help buyers understand real buildability before they commit.

A small step up front can prevent expensive surprises later.

Before you fall in love with a parcel, ensure it can support what you want to build.

https://www.facetretreats.com/blog-thoughts/before-you-buy-the-view-a-practical-reality-check-for-smart-buyers

Facet Retreats™ Lot Analysis Mountain LotsWhat you see isn’t always what you can build.Slope, access, and elevation determine cost & feasibility long before design begins. Lake LotsWater views come with hidden constraints.Buffers, setbacks, and utilities often shape what’s truly possible. Coas...

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