Which drawings does the permit need?
Permit drawings
A complete set of drawings, so your application does not come back.
More about permit drawingsDoes the house suit your family?
House design that fits the way you live
We design family homes that stay cool, waste no space and fit your plot and your budget.
Where a house loses space and money
Most houses are not too small. They lose space to corridors and corners, and rooms get too hot to use.
- Long corridors that cost as much as a room
- Bedrooms on the sunny side, with the air conditioning on all night
- A kitchen with no extraction to the outside, so the whole house heats up
- No room to extend when the family grows
How we design your house
We start with your family and your plot, and give every square metre a purpose.
Your plot first
We look at the size, the orientation and the sun before we draw a line.
Cross-ventilation
Windows facing each other, so the breeze carries the heat away.
Veranda and roof overhang
Shade on walls and windows keeps the inside cooler.
No wasted corridors
Rooms off the living room: more living space per square metre.
Wet rooms together
Shorter pipes: cheaper to install and less chance of leaks.
Room to grow
Space for an extra room or floor, already on the drawing.
What this saves you
Lower building costs
Fewer wasted square metres means less to build.
Lower power bills
A house that stays cool needs less air conditioning.
Extend later without breaking
The extension is already on the drawing and the foundation can carry it.
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Video
Watch: keeping a house cool without extra air conditioning
Why the position of windows, the veranda and the roof do more than an extra air conditioner.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How long does a design take?
That depends on the size and how quickly you make choices. Your quote says when you get the first floor plan.
Can I bring my own sketch?
Please do. We turn your sketch into a layout that works with the measurements and the rules.
Do you design two-storey houses?
Yes. On a narrow plot, building upwards is often the best choice.
Do I get a 3D view?
Yes, in the complete package. You see the house from every side before anything is built.
Often combined with
Will my house crack?
Structural calculation
Foundation, columns and beams calculated for your soil.
More about structural calculationWhat will it cost?
Cost estimate
A cost estimate per item for your bank and to compare builders fairly.
More about cost estimateGet your fixed price for house design
Send your plot size and what you want to build. You get a price for your drawings, with no obligation.