Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 2Jan 12, 2021 10:38 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 3Jan 13, 2021 10:08 am Hi StructuralBIMGuy, StructuralBIMGuy there are too many options .. it also depends on your budget... do you want the frame exposed, lined on the rake, beams or trusses, etc,etc Lighting, shadows and angles are best simulated in a 3D Bim program Wow, I didn't know there's so many options. I'm just looking for a simple cost effective solution. Not fussy about aesthetics. StructuralBIMGuy It depends on the roof material, 22deg min, Coastal Perth, natural air flow cooling in summer If for costal Perth = 22 deg; for Melbourne the angle can be smaller, say 18-20 deg, because Melbourne is further south? StructuralBIMGuy Windows Up to 3/4 room length x 750mm height optimal Thank you! Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 4Jan 15, 2021 9:20 am You need to weight up all the options and costs Start with the C-shaped design. ie courtyard in the centre This adds 30% to the cost of a std rectangular house, same size area , 30% greater perimeter. Will you get back that extra $100K when you sell it... I doubt it. Then work through all other design/cost parameters, always focus on resale ie 1. location 2.Size 3.Aesthetics OT, Builders never justify their prices they just expect you to pay it, and the majority do Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Clerestory windows: Frontage is North facing [Melbourne 5Jan 15, 2021 3:52 pm StructuralBIMGuy You need to weight up all the options and costs Start with the C-shaped design. ie courtyard in the centre This adds 30% to the cost of a std rectangular house, same size area , 30% greater perimeter. Will you get back that extra $100K when you sell it... I doubt it. Then work through all other design/cost parameters, always focus on resale ie 1. location 2.Size 3.Aesthetics OT, Builders never justify their prices they just expect you to pay it, and the majority do Wow, 30% more added cost to std rectangular house! I really need to go back to my drawing board. Seems like there's no easy way out for a frontage north-facing block. :(:( The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 12571 4 3582 Hi, can anyone recommend a custom home builder who can build in north east area? Looking to build a custom 4-br energy-efficient home with a max budget of 750k. If they… 0 15725 |