Your Land. Your Budget. The Way You Actually Live.
Most custom home projects run into problems that were entirely predictable — site constraints, budget surprises, plans that don’t work for the lot. We find those before design begins.
Building a custom home is exciting. Until it isn’t.
You have the land. You have the vision. Maybe you even have a stock plan you love.
What you don’t have is certainty.
Will the house fit the lot? What will it actually cost to build? What happens when your contractor says the plan doesn’t work for the site?
Most homeowners don’t find out until they’re deep in the process. By then, changes are expensive, timelines have slipped, and the dream has turned into a grind.
It doesn’t have to go that way. That’s exactly what the feasibility study is designed to prevent.
A custom home designer who’s worked on the jobsite
Curtis Showvaker, custom home designer in Greenville SC, brings something most residential designers don’t: decades of hands-on construction experience including over 20 years in civil, structural, and architectural design.
That means he catches the site constraint that kills a floor plan, the structural decision that doubles framing costs, and the detail a builder can’t execute without a phone call.
Certified Professional Building Designer through the American Institute of Building Design and LEED Green Associate. Trusted by homeowners across the Carolinas and beyond.
“It is always a pleasure working with Curtis. I have done two projects with him, and he has provided exceptional service. Designs are completed on schedule and within budget. The input that Curtis provided on the design and layout for my projects was valuable and insightful. I will definitely use Curtis for all my future design work“
– P.H. –
The step that prevents costly surprises
A Feasibility Study is where your project gets grounded in reality.
We evaluate your site, your goals, and your budget, then give you a clear picture of what’s realistic before any design dollars are spent. You’ll know what will work, what needs to change, and exactly how to move forward.
Most of the expensive surprises in custom home design projects are entirely predictable. This step finds them first.
Is this the right fit?
Not every project needs a custom home designer, and we’ll tell you that honestly.
If you want the fastest or lowest-cost path to a permit, a stock plan may be the better move. But if your property has real constraints, or you want a home that fits the way you actually live, thoughtful planning upfront saves far more than it costs.
This is a good fit if you:
A different approach may suit you better if you:
Selected Work
Each project below responds to a specific site, design character, and the way the homeowner wanted to live.
Some projects have been built while others represent completed custom home design work awaiting construction.
Presented as design renderings — the same visualizations used to evaluate the design before construction begins.
Equestrian Estate
Mountain Residence
Suburban Residence
Desert Courtyard Residence
What you get that many custom home designers don’t offer
Clear documentation, early coordination with builders, and practical decision-making upfront help keep the project on track and on budget.
Construction Insight
Decades of jobsite experience means custom home design decisions are grounded in how things actually get built, not just how they look on paper.
3D BIM Modeling
Full 3D models let you walk through your home and make real decisions before a dollar is spent on construction.
Early Cost Insight
Preliminary material takeoffs give you a realistic cost picture early, so you make design decisions with your budget in view, not after the fact.
Builder-Ready
Plans
Detailed, builder-ready drawings eliminate guesswork so you get accurate bids and your builder can break ground with confidence.
Our services
We work with homeowners planning new homes, renovations, and outdoor living spaces. Each project begins with early analysis and develops into clear, buildable plans. See our Design Process page for a step-by-step description.
Our work is focused in Greenville, the Upstate, and surrounding regions, with select projects nationwide.
Feasibility Studies
Evaluate site conditions, zoning, access, utilities, and development potential before moving into planning.
This step confirms what is realistic and provides a clear direction forward.
Custom Home Design
Planning and documentation for new homes, shaped by the property, your goals, and real construction considerations.
Renovations and Additions
Careful integration of new work with existing structures, improving function, circulation, and long-term usability.
Outdoor Living
Porches, patios, and exterior spaces that extend the home and connect indoor and outdoor living.
Thinking About Using a Stock Plan?
They can work. Here’s where they usually don’t.
Stock plans aren’t designed for your property, your builder, or how you want to live in the home. Most end up being modified once real-world conditions are factored in.
Where That Becomes A Problem
1. The plan doesn’t fit the lot.
2. Changes affect structure and cost.
3. Builders are left to interpret missing details.
4. Decisions get pushed into the construction phase, where they’re the most expensive
How We Help
We help you make those decisions upfront so your custom home design fits your property, supports accurate pricing, and gives your builder clear direction.