Environmentally efficient design can be simple changes to window positions, materials used and even merely floor plan layout. These things can make a house not only more efficient and environmentally friendly, but also more comfortable to live in from reduced temperature fluctuations and more natural light.
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Down Sizing
Do you really need a 250 sq metre home?
Althought some might prefer a large environmentally friendly home. Many people are looking at smaller efficient designs too.
Building a house which is not overly large, but is comfortable, reduces construction costs, running costs, cleaning time and costs, furniture requirements and so on.
Ask yourself how you will afford the extra furniture and airconditioners etc.? if this means paying on credit card, think about Down Sizing and being both happy with your home and your debt.
this trend is known as Down Sizing, and has become popular with people who realise that whilst since 1957 houses have grown from 100 sq metres to now averaging 200 sq metres, the average number of people in the house has fallen from 4 to 2.6
A smaller home* suits people who want a simple practical, comfortable, affordable and environmentally friendly home.
It means more space on your block of land which might on average now days be smaller too.
The point is, its your choice, large or small, we can draw it and build it as a virtual home in 3D computer modeling.
*This really depends on what you consider small, a 100 - 130 sq metre home is quite comfortable for a 4 person family on average. But will allow for more garden and a shed. Don't make your home cover your entire block as some room out the back is important space too.
