Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 23, 2018 11:31 am My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Too many windows? 3May 23, 2018 1:34 pm My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Too many windows? 6May 24, 2018 12:03 am My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Too many windows? 7May 24, 2018 9:51 pm Your last option here looks the best compromise ben888. In design circles it is considered bad form to have the top windows not symetrical with the ones below, all things being considered. Having been through the design process myself I have some sympathy for your position. Another angle may be around the insulation values of the windows in comparison to the brick walls. My place is limestone and when I get up in the morning the windows are a lot colder than the walls, which tells me that the windows are losing more heat than the walls. Being in the metro area where it doesn't get seriously cold this may not be an issue. Re: Too many windows? 8May 27, 2018 2:37 pm Personally, I do think it does look overglazed. But even worse is the fact that these windows face S & W. The two worst aspects for windows. Western windows are particularly bad, as they allow hot afternoon summer sun to enter the house. It's a very bad aspect for bedroom windows, as they are heated up late in the day, just before people go to bed. So yes, I'd definitely be minimising the W window in the master. I'd also swap out the W window in bed 2 for a N window (though you'd have to consider privacy issues). As a northern aspect is way better than a western aspect. Overglazing the southern aspect leads to a cold house in winter. So I'd carefully consider all the southern glazing too. Read more here, http://yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/orientation http://yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/glazing They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to. 6 28293 Not sure if that works? I was told the issue is the headspace clearance requirement on step 4. My builder is proposing shifting the beam 310mm towards the kitchen...I'm… 2 11511 |