Roof design advice
* Go with the hip.
* Match the pitch of the existing roof.
* The more roof space the better. It helps with heat loading.
* Replacing the exsting roof for the…
How much information do I need to get quotes?
Invest in a competant estimator or quantitiy surveyor. Usually around the $300 to $500 mark. This will get you ball park figure. Enough to make a decision in which direction…
Advice on building a small deck off lounge room?
I would expect that you will need to get council approval as the deck is structural in nature and an increase in floor area. Better to enquire.
Not sure how wide…
Young couples home - designing stage, need advice please !
With small footprint homes it is always better to open plan the genral living areas.
Definately change the island bench in unit 1.
width of pantry door.....
It is a typical design method to terminate the end of a kitchen with the pantry. I think the position will be just fine. Any bigger and it will start…
'Standard' home VS Energy Efficient 'Architectural' home
Hi,
I would be more concerned about the planning of the home first. It's orientation, effective use of breezeways, compartmentation. All the basics of passive solar design. Certainly use efficient building…
Facade colours - opinions/advice please!
With a heavy colour to the roof such as the woodland grey I would keep the dark render to the portico and the lighter grade version of the dark render…