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House Plans Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
North is always up, like Google Maps. Every plan here is turned so north points up the page.
Browse by orientation to the street
Browse by orientation to the backyard
Find north facing house plans available in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Canberra's cold winters and warm summers are a textbook case for passive solar. North facing living areas warm up on cold mornings and stay shaded through summer.
Every plan is reviewed by an architect for passive solar orientation, then matched to your block. Search by site width, depth and driveway side to see the plans that fit your ACT block, even when north is not at the back.
This page lists 37 plans, from builders including Rawson Homes, Shea, McDonald Jones Homes, priced from $311k to $1.0M, from builders rated 2.9 to 4.1 on Google.
Architect reviewed for real Australian blocks
Dudils checks each approved plan for the direction its living areas need to face, the block envelope it fits, and whether the garage or driveway placement supports passive solar design. It is a shortlist for better conversations with your builder, designer or architect.
Read how Dudils reviews plansFree heating in winter
Summer: eaves block sun
Winter: lower angle lets sun in
In winter the low northern sun streams through north facing windows for free heat. In summer a roof overhang blocks the high sun. Good orientation cuts your energy bills with no mechanical systems.
Want the detail? The Australian Government's YourHome guide to orientation is the best free resource on getting it right.
Questions about act plans
What makes these act plans different?
Dudils lists plans that have been reviewed for north facing living areas, block fit and practical orientation, rather than simply repeating a builder catalogue category.
Does north need to be at the backyard?
No. A good plan can work whether north falls to the backyard, the street or either side, as long as the main living areas and glazing are arranged to collect northern light.
Should I still check this with my builder or designer?
Yes. Dudils helps you shortlist better oriented plans, but final siting, setbacks, window changes and energy compliance should be confirmed with your builder, designer or architect.