House positioning on land

Presented with a unique triangular site, we designed this house to utilise the site's geometry. Located in a suburban area with high walls for privacy, the house is positioned on the northern boundary, maximising outdoor space without impacting neighbours. Solar modelling informed the arrangement of internal spaces to optimise daylight. The pitched roofs match neighbouring scales, and the main internal spaces are opened to the full height of the pitch.

Designing on a steep hillside can be challenging due to potential issues such as soil erosion and landslides, as well as the high cost of excavation and complexity of foundation work. Some of the recommended design techniques to mitigate these challenges include breaking the building mass into multiple volumes and aligning it with the existing terrain, and proper positioning of the proposed building 👇🏼ES👇🏼 Diseñar en una ladera empinada puede ser un desafío debido a posibles problemas…

Landslide prevention is a must for any house positioned on or near a slope. The last thing a new home owner wants is to build their dream home only to watch it slide away down a muddy ramp. While retaining walls are tried and true methods to protecting your assets, they can be expensive, especially if you’re dealing with a large chunk of land. But don’t you worry. There are cheaper, more natural ways to keep the mud from stealing your home.

Maybe you just purchased some land or you are looking to purchase some property and you’re probably asking yourself, how big of a parcel do I need? Is 1 acre of land enough? Maybe I need 10 or even 20 acres of land. It can be hard to grasp the size of 1 acre of land. I am going to try to help you visualize just how large 1 acre of land is. 1 square acre measures roughly 208 feet X 208 feet.

Bought a piece of land, and now you’re wondering how to prep raw land for a manufactured home? Prepping your land is a key element of building a stable home.

What to look for when you are house hunting - do you know what to look out for to ensure your new home is safe and sound = here is a list

Both bedrooms also open up to the grassy area at the end of this contemporary stone cottage and due to the position of the cottage they receive the bright morning light

Tessellated House sees Matt Elkan Architect combine a naturally textural and open approach to create a home connected to its site.

If you're dreaming to get land so you can start homesteading, there are ways you can get land for very little money.