Survey | C Ransbury Design

Discovery Survey

Passionate about eco-friendly architecture and building? Help us lay the foundation for a more resilient future by answering these questions.

1. How old are you?

2. Where do you live, or where do you currently own homes?

3. What’s your favorite thing about where you live? What’s your least favorite thing?

4. What do you do for a living? Or are you retired?

5. What are your favorite hobbies?

6. How do you like to consume information? Do you prefer watching videos, reading articles, or listening to podcasts?

7. How did you first hear of me, or how did you find this survey?

8. What is your favorite social media site?

9. Do you like to travel? If so, how often, and what are your favorite destinations?

10. Where would you love to live? Is there a particular country, region, or climate that draws you?

11. Do you currently own undeveloped land? Or do you have plans to own land in the near future?

Yes, I own my own land.

No, and I have no plans to buy.

Not yet, but I plan to buy in the next few years.

Not yet, but I can dream!

12. If you’re planning to buy land, do you have any concerns about the process?

13. Have you ever dreamed of designing and building your own home?

Yes, it’s a big dream of mine!

No, I’d rather buy a home that’s already developed.

No, I’d rather renovate an existing home.

14. If yes, how close are you to starting the process?

It’s a dream for the distant future.

I’m in the process of designing.

I plan to start designing in a few years.

I’m almost ready to start building.

I’m in the process of building.

I’m renovating for a more eco-conscious design.

15. If you’re designing or building your home, are you working with professionals or staying as DIY as possible?

I’m working with pros.

I’m educating myself and keeping it as DIY as possible.

16. What attracts you to eco-friendly architecture and building?

17. Is there anything discouraging you from building? (Budget, permits, availability of materials, indecision, etc?)

18. Where do you go for information about designing and building your sustainable home? Do you feel your sources are knowledgeable? Or do you get confusing, conflicting information?

19. How familiar are you with carbon-smart building materials? Check any that you’ve heard of:

20. If you plan on building your home, what is your budget? Or are you unsure how to approach making a budget?

21. How many people would be living in your home?

22. What type of property are you interested in?

Single-family

Multi-family

Eco-village

Other intentional/alternative community

23. What are your top priorities for eco-conscious architecture?

Passive heating and cooling

Using carbon smart materials

Using non-toxic materials

Healthy air quality (outdoors and indoors)

Living off grid

Being part of a strong community

Creating a home that lasts generations

Living in healthy relationship with nature

A sense of spiritual connection to the land

24. What architectural styles are you most drawn to?

25. What type of community would you like to live in? A rural area, a city, a small town, or somewhere else?

26. Are you interested in growing your own food?

Yes, I’d love to!

It’s a dream, but I don’t think I’ll actually do it.

No, I’ll leave that to the experts.

27. How important to you is creating a spiritual connection to the land?

Very important! I’m a deeply spiritual person.

Somewhat. I’m not super-spiritual, but I want to live in harmony with the land.

I’ve never really thought about it. It’s not a priority.

28. What is your biggest challenge in developing your own sustainable home?

29. What resources or information do you feel you need to move forward?

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