Studio Matrx Monthly · Volume 1 · Issue 1 · June 2026
Amogh N P
 In loving memory of Amogh N P — Architect · Designer · Visionary 
Build Your Own House
Mastery check

Module 0 mastery check — Before You Begin

8 questions · pass mark 70%. Answer all, then see your score and a quick why for each.

  1. 01Every path to a home trades the same four things. Cost, control, time and what?

  2. 02"Building your own house is always cheaper than buying." The most accurate response is:

  3. 03A contractor quotes you a ₹/sq ft rate. That number usually refers to:

  4. 04Once everything is counted, a finished house typically costs about ___ the grey-structure rate.

  5. 05The honest end-to-end timeline, land to housewarming, for a typical independent house is about:

  6. 06How much contingency should you ring-fence in the budget?

  7. 07On the tightest budget, which two roles should you keep whatever happens?

  8. 08Why shouldn't the builder be the only one certifying their own quality?