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House Plans You Can Make North Facing
North is always up, like Google Maps. Every plan here is turned so north points up the page.
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These house plans become true passive solar homes with one simple change: adding windows on the north facing wall of the living areas. On every plan here an architect has marked exactly where those windows go, so you can hand the marked plan to your builder or designer.
North facing glazing is what turns a floor plan into a warm, light filled home, with free heating from the low winter sun and natural shade in summer. Browse the plans below, then set your block width, depth and orientation to see the ones that fit your site.
This page lists 494 plans, from builders including Integrale Homes, Ausmar Homes, Metro Homes SA, Vantage Building Group, priced from $180k to $617k, from builders rated 3.0 to 5.0 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 make it north facing plans
What makes these make it north facing 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.