Ensure your hotplate has the minimum setback requirements to the stone splashback.
Engineered stone splashbacks may require a larger frame setback to particular hotplates than tiles and glass.

Its a great plan. I like it but theres always a few things that to change from anyone point of view because their point of view simply different to yours.
My…

What type of glazing is specified in your double glazed units? Clear? If so you should request Lightbridge glass.
Yes a single pane of low-e glass may reduce the heat transfer…

Pretty typical even cut and fill strategy really.

Not if it’s landscaped before OC

How are you building with?
You can chant you bed 1 windows to awning to reduce noise too
Perth is a cool climate zone interestingly enough. Strange I know but it…

Can you do "steps by owner after handover"?
Then landscape it appropriately to suit

Can you do "steps by owner after handover"?

Can you do "steps by owner after handover"?

Alternatives to reducing Windows to increase energy efficiency?
Root and ceiling insulation. Upgrade it as high as possible. Will require ceiling joist upgrades and other members.
Building with stud work internally?…

Alternatives to reducing Windows to increase energy efficiency?
Root and ceiling insulation. Upgrade it as high as possible. Will require ceiling joist upgrades and other members.
Building with stud work internally?…

And an amended application and BAS

Also don't focus on the stars.
Ask yourself what you'd like to achieve with the additional money your spending.
Why spend money on dbl glazing? If comfort is a goal…

Jason's windows is an excellent manufacturer so you're in good hands.
Windows can have smaller frames but the price increases dramatically. There are Australian standards governing the load a window…

Nice reference, mind if I use it next time?

microwaves are best placed under bench in a dedicated cabinet, the Australian standards has relevant codes to the max height of a microwave, I believe its 1350 (if someone else…

Then most definitely find another architect because it is the architects responsibility to work within a given budget, there is actually scope to sue an architect for exceeding budget without…

nope you nailed it.

you dont need to be an assessor or have the software capable of modelling a house to have a house modeled.
But yes, im an assessor also.

Why do people hire architects?
Well thats a loaded question but surely your not judging all architects on the basis of just one especially given that "you dont want to say…

By using a Nathers rating software called BERs Pro

I agree with you but strictly performance-wise, uglier is better, sort of like the Queensland state of origin team....

Just a tip: drapes and pelmets work way better than rollers but rollers are good too

Large areas of glazing will reduce your overall rating such as sliding/stacking doors. Windows with low sills, lack of shading, type of opening sash the type of room these windows…

Its just a business model.
Just like the health food ads you see on TV. Just eating their food isnt going to make you as attractive as the models they use.…

Choosing to use AC over insulating correctly is your first mistake.
Your AC will ALWAYS cost you to run.
Tin roof and no anticon......? Are you mad?
Pay for the additional insulation (assuming…

So the balcony is on the ground floor?
Thats is the 1st storey. Building above it is the second storey

no regs for pull force im aware of. Check with AWA

Maybe attach a floor plan too

is the balcony attached to the upper floor of a two storey house or a single storey house with land that falls away?
The CDC is not grey, its exactly as…