Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Advice on layout 10Sep 18, 2012 11:30 pm ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Advice on layout 11Sep 19, 2012 12:12 am PAB_34 - It does but it is protected by the verandah and portico in Summer (?). It was either that or the garage was copping it (retaining heat for hours) and then preventing living areas from getting the sun in Winter as well. We are close-ish to the beach so should get a good breeze but we will also have a 500mm retaining wall and fence on the south side where the neighbours are so not sure how that will affect us catching it. I don't know, can't seem to win. ETA: We also may not have that much glass. It is just a prelim design choice so we can get something to the builder to start working on while we try and suss out what the heck we do about energy efficiency and solar passive design given they seem to not really have any idea. Re: Advice on layout 12Sep 19, 2012 7:21 am You’ve definitely got some challenges.... I think that architects are over-rated and a waste of time and money 99% of the time but by the sound of it, your case is the 1% that they could really help you out. I'd give a couple local firms (that know and design for your area) a call, supply them brief outline of what you block outlook is and its drawbacks and ask for a quote to spend a couple of hours with them to discuss your plans and have them provide some design input that is relevant to your site/location. ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Hi, We're building a double-storey in Perth and I'm undecided with the kitchen sink situation. I'm set on having the main sink with dishwasher in the scullery - and… 0 20972 Thanks for the suggestion. The space between shower and sinks was too tight. I agree about the toilet location. So I have tried two other options: The lower one is… 3 6174 Possibly both depending on the sizing. Idea of working from the centre is that you dont have a 20mm thin tile at one end and a 400mm at the other end. A quick search on… 3 8452 |