Distinctive Homes Designed Around the Property, the Owner, and the Vision
Not every residential project fits a standard plan.
Latitude 98 develops and coordinates custom residential projects throughout Greater Orlando and Central Florida for property owners, investors, families, and partners who need a more personalized development approach.
From one-of-a-kind single-family homes and multigenerational residences to complex infill sites, aviation-related homes, storm-resilient designs, and unusual residential properties, we help transform unique ideas into carefully planned and professionally executed projects.
Every custom project begins with understanding the land, the intended use, the owner’s priorities, the budget, and the long-term goals. From there, Latitude 98 helps create a practical path from concept through design, permitting, construction, and completion.
What Is a Custom Residential Project?
A custom residential project is planned specifically around a particular owner, property, lifestyle, investment strategy, or development challenge.
Unlike a standard production home, a custom project may require:
- A one-of-a-kind floor plan
- Specialized architecture
- Unique site planning
- Complex zoning or permitting
- Multigenerational living arrangements
- Accessibility features
- Aviation access
- Storm-resilient construction
- Energy independence
- Unusual structural systems
- High-end finishes
- Mixed residential and work space
- Long-term rental or investment planning
The process is tailored to the project rather than forcing the project into a predetermined model.
Custom Single-Family Homes
Latitude 98 coordinates the development of custom single-family homes designed around the owner’s needs, the characteristics of the property, and the surrounding environment.
Potential project types include:
- Primary residences
- Second homes
- Retirement homes
- Estate homes
- Infill homes
- Waterfront homes
- Rural residences
- Multigenerational homes
- Aging-in-place homes
- Accessible homes
- Hurricane Homes™
- Aviation-related residences
- Energy-efficient homes
- High-performance homes
Each project is evaluated individually to determine the appropriate design, engineering, construction strategy, and development process.
Multigenerational Homes
More families are seeking homes that allow multiple generations to live together while maintaining privacy and independence.
Custom multigenerational projects may include:
- Separate bedroom suites
- Private entrances
- Secondary kitchens
- Shared common areas
- Ground-floor living
- Accessible bathrooms
- Additional laundry facilities
- Separate garages or parking
- Connected living quarters
- Detached guest homes
- Accessory dwelling units
These homes can support aging parents, adult children, extended family members, caregivers, or long-term guests.
Latitude 98 helps coordinate layouts that balance privacy, connection, accessibility, and future flexibility.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Latitude 98 brings extensive experience with accessory dwelling unit development from our prior work in San Diego, California.
Accessory dwelling units may be used for:
- Extended family
- Aging parents
- Adult children
- Guest accommodations
- Caregiver housing
- Long-term rental income
- Home offices
- Flexible living space
Potential ADU configurations include:
- Detached backyard homes
- Garage conversions
- Garage apartments
- Attached additions
- Above-garage units
- Interior conversions
- Cottage-style residences
Every ADU opportunity depends on the property’s zoning, setbacks, utilities, parking, access, design, and local approval requirements.
Aviation and Hangar Homes
Latitude 98’s aviation development experience allows us to evaluate custom residential projects that incorporate aircraft storage or airport access.
Potential aviation residential projects include:
- Hangar homes
- Residential airpark homes
- Homes with attached aircraft hangars
- Pilot residences
- Fly-in community homes
- Hangar condominiums with residential components
- Homes adjacent to private airstrips
- Aviation-oriented guest accommodations
These projects require careful coordination of residential design, aircraft access, fire separation, structural systems, hangar doors, taxiway access, and applicable aviation requirements.
Hurricane Homes™
Custom residential projects can incorporate Latitude 98’s Hurricane Homes™ approach to resilient Florida construction.
Depending on the location, engineering, design, and budget, potential features may include:
- Continuous load-path construction
- Enhanced roof-to-wall connections
- Impact-rated windows and exterior doors
- Reinforced roofing systems
- Improved water-intrusion protection
- Durable exterior materials
- Elevated equipment
- Backup-power systems
- Solar and battery capability
- Energy-efficient insulation
- High-performance mechanical systems
- Stormwater and drainage planning
- Safe-room concepts
- Low-maintenance finishes
Specific performance standards must be based on final engineering, approved plans, applicable codes, selected products, and site conditions.
Energy-Independent and High-Performance Homes
Some owners want a home that can operate more efficiently and remain functional during utility interruptions.
Custom projects may be designed around:
- Solar power
- Battery storage
- Standby generators
- Energy-efficient HVAC systems
- High-performance insulation
- Efficient windows and doors
- Smart electrical management
- Electric-vehicle charging
- Water conservation
- Rainwater collection, where permitted
- Energy monitoring
- High-efficiency appliances
- Reduced-maintenance systems
The appropriate systems depend on the owner’s goals, budget, utility service, site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Accessible and Aging-in-Place Design
Custom residential development creates the opportunity to design for long-term usability from the beginning.
Potential accessibility and aging-in-place features include:
- Step-free entrances
- Wider hallways and doorways
- Ground-floor primary suites
- Accessible bathrooms
- Roll-in showers
- Reinforced walls for grab bars
- Lever-style handles
- Lower thresholds
- Accessible kitchens
- Improved lighting
- Elevator planning
- Covered entries
- Accessible garages and parking
- Flexible caregiver space
These features can support residents with disabilities, aging homeowners, veterans, and families planning for future needs.
Unique and Challenging Sites
Some properties require a custom approach because of their location, shape, zoning, topography, infrastructure, or prior use.
Latitude 98 may evaluate projects involving:
- Narrow lots
- Irregular parcels
- Corner properties
- Oversized residential lots
- Rural land
- Infill sites
- Tear-down properties
- Flood-zone considerations
- Wetland-adjacent sites
- Aviation property
- Mixed residential and commercial surroundings
- Properties requiring rezoning or variances
- Existing structures being integrated into new construction
A detailed feasibility review is essential before design begins.
Home and Work Environments
Custom residential projects may combine living space with carefully planned work or hobby areas.
Potential concepts include:
- Home offices
- Professional studios
- Workshops
- Art studios
- Fitness rooms
- Aircraft hangars
- Car collections
- RV or boat storage
- Maker spaces
- Music rooms
- Private libraries
- Training rooms
- Detached work buildings
- Flexible commercial-style spaces where permitted
All uses must be evaluated for zoning, permitting, parking, fire protection, access, and neighborhood compatibility.
Custom Infill Development
A custom home may be the best solution for a vacant or underused property in an established neighborhood.
Latitude 98 evaluates infill opportunities where a standard home design may not adequately respond to:
- Lot dimensions
- Existing trees
- Neighboring architecture
- Setbacks
- Access
- Parking
- Drainage
- Privacy
- Market expectations
- Historic or neighborhood character
The goal is to create a modern, functional residence that fits naturally into its surroundings.
Design Collaboration
Successful custom projects require close collaboration among the owner, developer, architect, engineers, consultants, contractors, and trade professionals.
Latitude 98 helps coordinate the project team and development process.
The design team may include:
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Civil engineers
- Structural engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Plumbing engineers
- Landscape architects
- Surveyors
- Geotechnical consultants
- Environmental consultants
- Energy specialists
- Aviation consultants
The exact team depends on the complexity and scope of the project.
Our Custom Residential Development Process
1. Vision and Goals
We begin by understanding:
- The owner’s priorities
- The intended use
- Desired size
- Architectural preferences
- Required spaces
- Budget
- Timeline
- Long-term ownership plans
- Special features
- Site or location
This creates the foundation for the project.
2. Property Evaluation
Latitude 98 reviews the property for:
- Zoning
- Future land use
- Setbacks
- Access
- Utilities
- Flood conditions
- Wetlands
- Soil conditions
- Drainage
- Existing structures
- Neighborhood context
- Development restrictions
- Permitting considerations
A project cannot be designed responsibly without understanding the property.
3. Feasibility and Budget Planning
We evaluate the relationship among:
- Desired design
- Site conditions
- Construction cost
- Professional fees
- Permitting
- Utility work
- Site improvements
- Financing
- Contingency
- Timeline
The objective is to align the vision with a realistic development plan.
4. Concept Design
The project team develops initial concepts for:
- Building placement
- Floor plan
- Architectural style
- Access
- Parking
- Outdoor space
- Utilities
- Special features
- Site improvements
Concept design allows the project to be refined before full construction documents are prepared.
5. Architecture and Engineering
Qualified professionals prepare the detailed plans required for approvals and construction.
This may include:
- Architectural plans
- Structural engineering
- Civil plans
- Mechanical design
- Electrical plans
- Plumbing plans
- Drainage
- Landscape design
- Energy systems
- Specialty engineering
6. Entitlements and Permitting
Depending on the project, approvals may include:
- Zoning review
- Variances
- Site-plan approval
- Environmental review
- Utility approvals
- Building permits
- Right-of-way permits
- Specialty approvals
Project timelines depend on the jurisdiction and complexity of the proposed development.
7. Construction Planning
Before construction begins, the team establishes:
- Scope
- Budget
- Schedule
- Material selections
- Procurement strategy
- Quality standards
- Communication procedures
- Change-management process
8. Construction
Latitude 98 coordinates the project through site work, vertical construction, interior completion, exterior improvements, inspections, and final closeout.
9. Completion and Delivery
The project is finalized through inspections, punch-list completion, documentation, system orientation, and delivery.
Managing Customization Responsibly
Custom projects involve more decisions than conventional residential construction.
Latitude 98 emphasizes a disciplined process for:
- Design approvals
- Material selections
- Budget tracking
- Schedule updates
- Change orders
- Professional coordination
- Construction quality
- Documentation
- Final completion
Clear decision-making helps protect the project’s design, schedule, and budget.
Quality and Craftsmanship
A custom home should reflect the care invested in its design.
Latitude 98 focuses on:
- Proper site preparation
- Structural integrity
- Moisture management
- Weatherproofing
- Durable materials
- Mechanical performance
- Finish quality
- Trade coordination
- Construction inspections
- Final detailing
Quality must be considered throughout the project, not only during the finishing stage.
Who We Work With
Latitude 98 works with:
- Individual property owners
- Families
- Investors
- Landowners
- Pilots and aircraft owners
- Veterans
- Retirees
- Multigenerational households
- Architects
- Designers
- Engineers
- Lenders
- Real estate brokers
- Joint-venture partners
Every relationship begins with understanding the property, project objectives, and the role Latitude 98 is expected to perform.
Custom Development Opportunities
We may consider projects involving:
- Owner-supplied land
- Latitude 98-acquired property
- Joint ventures
- Build-to-own residences
- Build-to-rent homes
- Speculative custom homes
- Infill projects
- Multigenerational housing
- ADUs
- Aviation homes
- Accessible residences
- Hurricane Homes™
- Specialty residential developments
All projects are subject to feasibility, due diligence, budgeting, professional review, and project-specific approval.
Why Latitude 98
Latitude 98 brings practical experience from more than 250 residential renovation and repositioning projects, multifamily development, and numerous accessory dwelling unit additions completed in San Diego, California.
That background created extensive experience in solving unusual property challenges, adapting homes to real-world needs, coordinating construction, and identifying opportunities that others may overlook.
Now based in Central Florida, we are applying that experience to custom residential development throughout the Orlando region.
Our approach combines:
- Residential development experience
- Construction knowledge
- Real estate investment perspective
- Creative problem-solving
- Experience with ADUs and multifamily housing
- Aviation development insight
- Resilient construction principles
- Long-term ownership thinking
- Disciplined project coordination
- Community-focused planning
Bring Your Residential Vision to Life
A custom residential project should reflect the property, the people who will use it, and the long-term purpose it is intended to serve.
Whether you are planning a custom family residence, multigenerational home, ADU, accessible property, hangar home, or resilient Hurricane Home™, Latitude 98 can help evaluate the opportunity and create a structured path forward.
Start a Custom Residential Project
Contact Latitude 98 to discuss:
- Custom single-family homes
- Multigenerational homes
- Accessory dwelling units
- Aviation and hangar homes
- Accessible residences
- Aging-in-place design
- Hurricane Homes™
- Energy-efficient homes
- Unique infill properties
- Specialty residential projects
Submit your property or contact the Latitude 98 development team to begin the conversation.