Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 08, 2012 5:08 pm Hi all, I'm trying to decide on my house orientation, or more specifically which side of the boundary the windows should face, considering the direction of the winter sun, etc. The following are two options - the dashed line is the block boundary and the straight line is an outline of the house. http://www.flickr.com/photos/78419038@N ... hotostream Which one would be the way to go? By the way the block is in Perth, WA if that makes a difference... Thanks. Re: Which boundary? 2Jul 08, 2012 6:05 pm I would be going for design No 2 but having some trees on the northern western boundary to keep the late afternoon summer sun out of the windows The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Which boundary? 3Jul 08, 2012 6:43 pm for me it would depend on what side the bedrooms are....i like my bedrooms to get the most shade, so it gives them a chance to cool down with our summer sun. Re: Which boundary? 4Jul 08, 2012 7:17 pm Design 2. Put your living areas in the north. Then put in appropriate shading as per: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16295 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17168 In WA zero lot is actually zero lot. We build 10mm in from the boundary. My house and my neighbours house have garages that sit only 20mm apart. When I had our roof done… 3 7075 |