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Jordan walks us through the critical first steps of turning raw land into a cohesive, high-performance property. Set at the Monarch Woods project in Texas, this deep dive into site planning covers everything from sun orientation and pond placement to engineered pads and native soil testing. With a focus on passive solar design, preserving natural trees, and maximizing views without compromising performance, Jordan explains how his team worked backward from the sun and drainage lines to design the home, barn, driveway, and more. He also breaks down how the team saved over $150,000 by reusing on-site clay for foundation pads—without compromising structure.