Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 07, 2014 8:32 pm Hi there We are looking into house designs at the moment and are torn between a second storey (with kitchen and living areas upstairs) or a courtyard design (with a courtyard alongside the "centre" of the house which can be seen from rooms either side of it) I am struggling to find both designs online. I have seen the Metricon used to have the Vista (which was upside down) but it is no longer on their website. Has anyone seen designs like these recently? THANKS Re: Upside down or Courtyard designs? 2Feb 16, 2014 10:29 pm Wow, you sound like us! We were doing the same thing and looking for an upside down house. There was a Metricon one (Alto) and one from Sekisui House as well (Oran) Btw we ended up with a courtyard design house (but single story) with Sekisui House (we've just given the go ahead to prepare contracts in any case) Re: Upside down or Courtyard designs? 3Feb 17, 2014 4:02 am I'm assuming it's not right for your location, but plans might interest you anyway - there are a few on Webb and Brown-Neave's website. Try searching for plans with "rear view" because they often have the main living areas upstairs. (If you don't actually have a view though, a courtyard design is probably going to be smarter economically. I love courtyard designs - so much light and often interesting.) http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Would anyone on this forum know of a builder/company in Brisbane with house designs for a shallow block. I have a block 20 x 20 so with front and rear set backs I need a… 0 4728 Your best bet might be to go visit the display homes and walk around in them, and take photos. Get a feel for it in person instead of deciding from the floor plan. There… 1 21408 How long is a "long period"? For a few weeks, it should be ok. It also depends on the area you live in...I would let your neighbours know that you will be away too and… 1 28546 |