Dear Michael,

Now that we have had a chance to live a few months in our new house we have begun to fully appreciate what a wonderful job you and your team did in designing it. The experience of moving into a house that was initially only a fantasy that Nancy and I had, was, to say the least, an interesting experience. Living in the house feels exactly like we imagined it, which is a testament to how well you put our thoughts and desires into the design. Especially impressive when you consider the occasionally nebulous manner in which we described our   thoughts and ideas.

We also truly appreciate the highly organized and professional way in which you managed the project. In particular, the inclusion of representatives from the construction company throughout the design process made the whole project progress smoothly. It was nice to have the regular input from the builders as the design progressed. Likewise, your combined expertise in green design and construction principles resulted in a very energy efficient house, which was one of our primary goals.

Finally, I just want to pass on that many of our neighbors have told us how much they enjoy coming home from work and seeing our house in its place with the others on the street. The way it fits in so nicely with the neighborhood style, while still having a distinct and unique character, is something we really appreciate and enjoy, and clearly is the result of your excellent design.