Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 2Jan 12, 2021 9:38 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 4Jan 15, 2021 8:20 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 5Jan 15, 2021 2:52 pm StructuralBIMGuy You need to weight up all the options and costs Start with the C-shaped design. ie courtyard in the centre This adds 30% to the cost of a std rectangular house, same size area , 30% greater perimeter. Will you get back that extra $100K when you sell it... I doubt it. Then work through all other design/cost parameters, always focus on resale ie 1. location 2.Size 3.Aesthetics OT, Builders never justify their prices they just expect you to pay it, and the majority do Wow, 30% more added cost to std rectangular house! I really need to go back to my drawing board. Seems like there's no easy way out for a frontage north-facing block. :(:( The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 18204 4 4499 Hi, can anyone recommend a custom home builder who can build in north east area? Looking to build a custom 4-br energy-efficient home with a max budget of 750k. If they… 0 22825 |