Architectural rendering of the author's home
- three years in the making from design to completion. |
I dedicate this book to my loving wife and children. Writing
Building a Dream took thousands of precious hours over many years. Were
it not for my kids' immeasurable patience and my wife's extensive
proofreading, this book would not be what it is today.
Special thanks also go to my parents who taught me to set high goals and
achieve them. Without their endless encouragement, I would not have been
able to build my lifelong dream. From the moment my parents gave me my first
drafting set at age five, I always knew that designing and building a new
home would become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I also thank my sister, whose rare talent as a television screenwriter
and director continues to inspire me to put pen to paper. And I thank the
many friends, colleagues, contractors, and trades professionals who have
given me constructive feedback along the way and whose personal experiences
and expert insight have provided many of the examples in this book.
Finally, I thank you—the thousands of loyal readers, customers, and
supporters who go beyond the call of duty to provide continuous feedback, suggestions,
and ideas that form the cornerstone of every chapter of Building a Dream.
Greg Lowitz |
