North East Facing House Layouts
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Comments (11)The vergola option with louvres is very expensive but also very effective as it provides so much flexibility in all types of weather. If you are outdoor people then this may be worth the cost. Coming down in cost, a climber over a pergola is also a good option depending on where you live. In a cool climate make sure the climber drops its leaves early enough so the late autumn and early winter sun comes through. Conversely, if you're in a warm/hot climate then the longer the leaves stay on the better. Some deciduous climber and trees lose their leaves quite late. Awnings are also very flexible but may not allow wet weather usage. Of course this depends on the type and size of awning. Oops, I just noticed this was originally posted in 2014. I hope you've sorted it out by now....See MoreFloorplan for East facing block advice
Comments (22)the floorplan is good for the right climate but with cold winters and hot summers there needs to be access to more northern light in the centre of the house and with the width and orientation of the block it should be possible to place the length of the house at a slight angle towards north and closer to the southern boundary to create a wider side garden on the north side... but the plan has some discrepancies with sizes of the central rooms and there's an extra 13 sq m in the centre of the house and that makes the kitchen at least 5m from the nearest window in the dining room which is then shaded by another 4m of the fixed roof alfresco which will shade much of the winter sun without blocking hot western sun and the family room windows are too small to compensate.. (living in the same climate) i know that retaining winter light is essential for comfort and i'm wondering if you would consider rearranging the plan to try the kitchen in a brighter space, have a use for the extra 13sq m (enough space for an extra bedroom!) or if you have any other concerns that need to be taken into account to include in more detailed suggestions ...this first plan is a copy of the original placed on the block and showing the "extra" space in the middle...not necessarily a bad thing but more sq m to pay for if the space is not needed or could be used better elsewhere...See MorePreference – North-East or North-West courtyard
Comments (4)Hi. Our decking takes advantage of our most preferred views north and west, and there is a large covered west deck. Our eaves are very deep, but during the summer it is very very hot and we are blinded by the afternoon sun so cannot use the west deck from about 3:00 onwards (which happens to be when we most want to use it). We are currently considering what to do to resolve this particular issue. For the north decking, we recently purchased large cantilevered umbrellas to shade areas with tables & chairs, which has helped, but cannot be opened on fairly windy days. I think you will want to consider where your views are, what materials you will be using in the courtyard and how you will address shading from sun and heat, and air movement in the space....See MoreNew home build - north facing living areas
Comments (13)as big reader says there are many suitable project homes that could be modified or employ an architect to design a new home but, first task is to understand the block and create a site plan.. please describe the local climate, is it a standard rectangle (43 x 60?) or a more complex shape, does it slope in any direction, what is the setback or any easements from every boundary, are there any existing trees, gulleys and/or potential dam sites, how do you plan to use the extra shed, do you have any plans for gardens, animals or special hobbies, where is the front gate, will you need/want tank water, solar power and a septic system, will there be town water, power, phone (pole or underground?) and where do they enter the block, do you expect to have regular overnight guests and how will you use all the bedrooms ....imo many homes suited to suburban sites are not suitable for rural settings and it's a shame to squash the house into a small shape when a more spread out designs with links, breezeways and courtyards can make better use of all that space and make lovely sheltered outdoor areas...having built and lived in several homes on acreage and now retired i would be pleased to share some of our best ideas but more information about the block would be useful...See More- 5 months ago
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