Keep in mind that the homebuilding process may vary from region to region and builder to builder, especially if you’re building a custom home like this one.

Using a backhoe and a bulldozer, clear the site of rocks, debris and trees for the house and, if applicable, the septic system. Level the site and digs the holes and trenches for the foundation and the septic tanks.

The Foundation of this structure was built using a method called 'Plum Concreting'. Plum Concreting also known as Cyclopean Concreting, this is a variety of Concreting consisting of large sized stones(Plums) with interstices filled with concrete. This method of Concreting provides a Stable foundation. This method of concreting is also used while laying foundations upon uneven surfaces. Plum concreting helps in reducing the cost of the overall construction.

While carrying out the process of Plum Concreting it is important too ensure that concrete is thoroughly mixed and that their are no air pockets created in the foundation.

Once the process of laying the foundation is complete, the concrete will need time to cure. During this period, there will be no activity on the construction site.

I have constructed the foundation of the house so that the top most point of the foundation is approximately 6-10ft above ground level. This increases the overall height of the house. This increase in height could lead to higher wind speeds at the higher levels of the house which would increase the windmill/turbine speed.

Base Specification: 36ft X 23ft = 828sq.ft.





CAUTION: For people that live in a temperate zone (i.e., subject to frost and freezing), you must ensure that the foundation of the house extends below the frost depth. This should prevent the damage caused to the structure by frost heaving. Also make sure that the water pipes are buried below the frost line, or insulated to prevent them from freezing.