Building a kit home this summer

[BlackAkita]

There were more siding choices than I expected. Does anyone have any advice for low maintenance, durability, and budget?  I'm thinking standing seam.
LP smart panels with 8" O.C. Grooves, LP Lap siding, James Hardi lap siding, Board & Batten, standing seam metal or composite cladding

I'm planning a few years ahead, budgeting for a small (Kapuna) home on a lot next to my current home. Hardie board is very popular on the mainland, but the reviews on Home Depot and Lowes are mixed. Most buyers complain about shipping damage. It seems like you need to order more than you calculate. I'm wary about painting siding, even on a one-story home, every six years. Does anyone use vinyl siding, or is it considered to be uncool since it does not look like wood texture?