Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Floor plan feedback 8Feb 21, 2020 8:42 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Floor plan feedback 20Feb 28, 2020 8:13 am Eaves are quite ineffective to the west, as the sun is low in the sky in this direction. Some window treatments (like low-e) are somewhat effective, though external shading is better. But personally, I'd never consider locating the master to the west. If you have it at the SE corner it can be separated from the minor bedrooms by the ensuite & possibly main bathroom. You can determine the appropriate eave length by knowing your latitude & the dimensions of the window. Read this, https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/shading I'd recommend going to Aldi & getting a $60 induction cooker to try it (some pots may not be compatible). Most people rave about them. You will save a lot of money, & help the environment if you don't connect gas. The ACT is already considering not putting gas into new developments. I can see has being phased out, so wouldn't be installing it in a new build. Hi there! Absolutely agree on the wasted space. We have no desire for the master to be that oversized, but it occurred when we increased the depth of the garage. We have… 4 12391 6 55177 i thought the flipped plan initially but bec i want narrow pathway from entry to dining (dont like bend), also cannot fit the… 7 17259 |