facer_03 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Plans, Elevations and Spec - free download - Aust. Govt. House designs - http://www.yourhome.gov.au/ Download plans and elevationsPlease note, when you download the plans ensure you print to A3 paper in order to be at scale 1:100 You should also download the full specifications for your climate zone to give to your architect or builder. 3 bedroom + study: Complete set of plans and elevations3BR + Study All Plans and Elevations (link is external) 3 bedroom + study: Individual plans and elevations3BR + Study Floor Plan (link is external) 3BR + Study Site Plan (link is external) 3BR + Study Wall Setout Plan (link is external) 3BR + Study Window Schedule (link is external) 3BR + Study Roof Plan (link is external) 3BR + Study Sections Sheet 1 (link is external) 3BR + Study Sections Sheet 2 (link is external) 3BR + Study 3 Facade Options (link is external) 3BR + Study North and West Elevation (link is external) 3BR + Study North and West Elevation Alternative Facade (link is external) 3BR + Study North and West Elevation Gabled Roof (link is external) 3BR + Study South and East Elevation (link is external) 3 bedroom + study: Courtyard version (floor plan only)3BR + Study Floor Plan - Courtyard version (link is external) 2 bedroom + study: Complete set of plans and elevations2BR + Study All Plans and Elevations (link is external) 2 bedroom + study: Individual plans and elevations2BR + Study Floor Plan (link is external) 2BR + Study Site Plan (link is external) 2BR + Study Wall Setout Plan (link is external) 2BR + Study Window Schedule (link is external) 2BR + Study Roof Plan (link is external) 2BR + Study Sections Sheet 1 (link is external) 2BR + Study Sections Sheet 2 (link is external) 2BR + Study 3 Facade Options (link is external) 2BR + Study North and West Elevation (link is external) 2BR + Study North and West Elevation Alternative Facade (link is external) 2BR + Study North and West Elevation Gabled Roof (link is external) 2BR + Study South and East Elevation (link is external) Download specificationsDownload the specification for your climate zone to give to your architect or builder along with the plans and elevations. Adelaide specifications (link is external) Brisbane specifications (link is external) Cairns specifications (link is external) Canberra specifications (link is external) Darwin specifications (link is external) Hobart specifications (link is external) Melbourne specifications (link is external) Perth specifications (link is external) Sydney specifications (link is external) Please note the Design For Place house plans and content are only available on this website and are not featured in the Your Home book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Why does the government do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facer_03 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Johnny, Well I can only guess "mate" ? I am a little surprised at the wealth of information that is available on the website. Being a Canadian I am still learning about Aussie's, and don't get me started on the Americans & Canadians! Some thoughts are: 1. The plans are only a "leg" up for those that wish to build a two or three bedroom house. Their website says they save $10,000 Aust Dollars. 2. If new homes can be well designed and be low energy consuming the whole community benefits. (Climate change, etc) 3. The plans may be of some use to those that do not want "the Big Dream House". (hello America ) 4. The website outlines "Green" principles. They encourage "Good House Designs" (refer point 2. above) P.S. Keep kicking the tires of "Chief Architect". Good to see new blood being spilt at the alter of BIM, and the pursuit of a rational and simple program. ( don't even mention the Stairs, or Floor Levels ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks bud!, and thanks for the shared resource...I found this very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt12 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I think it is more of a case study to educate the everyday punter in passive solar design. Not sure where they get that figure from though. It would be a cheap house on energy running costs but its an expensive build with polished concrete, reverse brick veneer, solar hot water, raked ceilings, high ceilings, the amount of glazing, the limited opportunity for bracing on northern wall requiring structural steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Downunder Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 It's an Australian Government initiative promoting sustainable building practices. Quote from the preface- "Welcome to the fifth edition of Your Home—Australia’s most comprehensive guide to environmentally sustainable homes. This publication continues a long-standing effort by the Australian Government, in partnership with the building and design industry, to give everyone interested in building homes for a sustainable future, comprehensive, expert and independent advice." The "Your Home" is available as a book. Mine is on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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