Tag Archive: Orientation
Placing Your House On The Block – 10 Things To Consider
There’s lots to think about when you are positioning a house on a block. Here are some things that you should consider when comparing blocks and then deciding how to place your house, Statutory Limits There are usually the following…
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West, or East, Facing Windows
Well the first rule is to avoid West, or East, facing windows . . . or at least keep them as small as possible….and here is why: Summer West windows get direct sunlight from mid-afternoon to late in the evening…
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Window Size
Building Code Rules on Size The Building Code of Australia requires you to have at least 10% of the floor area as windows with at least 5% of the floor area being able to be opened. If you go in…
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Why You Should Consider Sustainability
There is a lot of rubbish talked by big builders about sustainability costing you more! In my opinion considering sustainable design for your new home will save you money as well as the environment. Here are three reasons why: Size…
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Advice – Fail
When I saw this Billboard the other day I had turn round to drive past it again, as I didn’t believe it the first time! They are making it appear that it’s a big deal that they are selling what are…
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Block Orientation
Sponsored by Coral Homes When looking at block orientation a key issue is using the sun to warm the house in winter and keeping the sun out of the rooms in the summer. Typical blocks in Australia are rectangular. About…
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