Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 20, 2016 5:58 pm Hi what do you think regarding the house position, we are trying to get good views plus good solar access. The photo had the original position on so tried to rub it out a little to make it a bit clearer. The land is in southern Tasmania. The river is west, the long edge on the top is north. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Help with house orientation 2May 21, 2016 11:08 am Looks good with the garages on the SE but until you can show us which rooms are where in the rest of the floorplan we are kind of flying blind. Have you seen these two threads... Passive Solar Design in Sydney viewtopic.php?f=35&t=71561 House Orientation viewtopic.php?f=31&t=55057 Stewie Re: Help with house orientation 4May 22, 2016 9:06 pm Having the living areas on the NW side with your wide verandah means they will be shaded without getting blasted by the hot summer sun. It does mean however, that there won't be much scope for passive solar heating during winter in those rooms though. Important to consider in a cold climate like Tassie. Bed 1 I'd look at maybe a bit more shading on that end wall. Stewie You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7030 How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together. Thanks for all that you do! 7 6562 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6884 |