Single House
New builds in the single house category show how standalone homes are arranged on their sites, including the house layout and outdoor spaces.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Single House projects
A single house brief starts with the section. Confirm boundaries, access, slope, services and planning limits before fixing the footprint. In New Zealand, sun, wind and rain exposure also inform window placement, entry shelter and connections to outdoor space. Rarotonga Home by PSL Construction is a reference to consider alongside your own priorities, not a plan to copy.
Single House architecture and design
A project story can connect architecture, interiors and design ideas with decisions you can assess, including circulation, storage, room proportions and thresholds to a deck. Glen Oaks House by O'Neil + Shirley Architecture provides a reference when defining those priorities. For your own home, note what needs to work each day, then ask your designer to test the layout against furniture dimensions and the planning envelope.
What should I include in a house brief?
Record household routines, required rooms, storage needs and any future access requirements. Rank these priorities so your designer can resolve trade-offs in the plan.
How can I check whether a design fits my section?
Ask your designer to test the footprint against boundaries, setbacks, site coverage, driveway access and service routes before settling the floor area.
What changes when a house has one storey?
A single-storey plan avoids internal stairs but uses more ground area for the same floor area. Compare the proposed footprint with outdoor space, access and the site’s planning limits.