Design homes
When it comes time to build your own home, you'll have some ideas of what you need. For example, a split level home with a composting toilet and wine cellar is very specific and not for everyone. Custom design homes allow for the functionality you need with your own design flair as well.
How to design homes for the Adelaide climate
It is essential you factor in Adelaide's Mediterranean climate of hot summers and cool winters when considering your design. Housing insulation plays an important role in stabilising temperatures and brining heating/cooling prices down.
While Adelaide is in the moderate climate zone 5, quite often we can see temperature drops from the high 30 into the low 20s in the space of an hour. This is where insulation in walls and the roof comes into its own.
Other things to consider in your home design:
- the orientation of your home to get maximum sunlight
- thermal mass (the ability of the house to absorb and store heat)
- use of renewable energies such as solar power
Software to Design Homes
Starting the initial planning phases at home on your computer is a great idea. There are many quality software programs on the market which can help design homes in 3D. You can then take these plans to an architect or even a builder in Adelaide and they can incorporate your designs. In fact, licensed builders who design homes can tap into some extremely cost effective advertising to deliver targeted leads to your website.
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