I'm Hobart Tasmania. I'm a newbie to forums, and to building. We're looking to build a new home in Tranmere, a suburb of Hobart in Tassie. I've started a blog at http://DestinationTranmere/blogspot.com.au and would really appreciate hearing peoples opinions and thoughts about our plans etc. I'm not a die hard greenie but I'm pretty committed to making our home as sustainable and efficient as we can afford.
Some of our design aims are:
- Take maximum advantage of the NW view balanced against Northerly aspect
Minimise summer heat gain, Maximise use of natural light, cross ventilation
Shelter from prevailing NW winds and cold Southerlies
ECO friendly, mindful of Return On Investment (ROI), Double glazed, ideally with thermal isolation in frames
Seamless outdoor living, ideally at ground level to maximise area and reduce cost
Contemporary modern design, simple but striking
Ideally on a slab, or at least partially, maximise thermal mass
Controlled by 70% Masonry or “Textured” covenant – We like mixing it up, James Hardie Stria, Axion, Matrix
Steel roof, Skillion or flat
Cater for 1:4 drop, House as high on the land as possible
Don't be constrained by current driveway crossover
Oversize double garage, ideally with internal access (around 7.5 x 7.5, 5418mm door)
Driveway as flat as possible
Kitchen/Living to flow through to outdoor area's
I look forward to getting to know you all!