Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 18, 2014 9:09 pm Hi all, Thought I'd show my plans to anyone who is interested in getting your own architect and builder to construct a 3 level house around Sydney. After my experience with Alkira Homes, I decided to approach a local architect to design my own. any constructive feedback is welcome. I was curious from anyone who might have some ideas on the cost to construct this in: 1. Full Brick ? or 2. Brick veneer ? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the facade is something like this Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: My Own Design - Ready for builder 3-Level House - Hurstv 2Jan 18, 2014 11:28 pm Well, having balcony at the front is not practical but do look good, you would never sit on that balcony having coffee or doing anything..... your neighbors all watching, why don't give the front a more contemporary look, and let the house stand out in neighborhood, just an thought. Re: My Own Design - Ready for builder 3-Level House - Hurstv 4Jan 18, 2014 11:39 pm Are you worried about your heating and cooling with the voids? Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20410 Use a product like Equisol's Vitalise to clean the deck then coat with a penetrating timber oil. It will look 10 years younger and add value to your home. Visit for… 1 15783 isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17525 |