Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 27, 2020 4:05 am Hi All, First time posting. Would appreciate feedback on our two-storey floor plan. Porch facing east. Also keen for advice / tips on what we can do to be more energy efficient. We are thinking of going with ceiling fans too (cheap to run!) Cheers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: new build - floor plan / orientation / general advice ! 2Jun 30, 2020 10:37 pm Keeping in mind I’m not an expert by any means. >< Thoughts: - Living room should take advantage of north facing and have more windows there. - Guest bed has windows on west side, if you can remove them would be better. One north facing window should be fine. - Master has a window facing east but none in south side. I would prefer one in the south instead but that’s personal preference as I don’t like waking up with the sun. Obviously if your views are better that way then keep that window. - Guest en-suite and powder, is there a way to shift things around? I just feel like a toilet backing on to the wall of a theatre room would be awkward re sounds. 6 55164 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14021 i thought the flipped plan initially but bec i want narrow pathway from entry to dining (dont like bend), also cannot fit the… 7 17161 |