Budgeting for Building A Home
Hi elisa,
One option is to get an architect to design a concept for you, a schematic design, and then
shop it around to a few smaller builders. they will…
Building inspector/consultant vs architect to check progress
How many pages long is your building contract?
Feedback on floor Plan
Kitchen looks a bit narrow. 1.2m would be enough between the bench and the pantry doors.
Maybe consider a corner pantry. Also can the corridor be a little wider…
House Plan
It looks a bit compartmentalized. We have just moved in to open plan living which we love. Ie kitchen living and dining etc...Also, can it be opened up…
(Nearly) minimalism
Yes big fan also, and even more so now that we are living with it. It takes some careful consideration in the design stage which is well worth the…
Designer or Architect
Hi there,
I am an architect and am currently looing for more projects. Our website will give you an idea of the sort of work we do.. One thing…
Some possibly odd ideas from me.
A great way to avoid doors taking up wall space is to use 'cavity sliders'. The Door is a sliding door that slides into the wall and dissappears altogether.…
(Nearly) minimalism
Hi we have just done a minimalist house with relativly inexpensive finishes - ie white laminate benchtops and melamine cupboard doors - see attached.
House orientation - how important?
Facing south is not the end of the world. But can you get some high level north windows anyway, (above the roof line)and still face south. Lots of…
North facing house
It's not out of the question, to face living areas south and sometimes there is no choice. It is nice in winter to let sun come inside the house.…
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