thetinothproject

We’ve gone with a big rectangle as it's cost effective and will fit well with the surrounding houses. Ignore the roof shape as that's not what it will be, that was just a drawing to show the site layout and prior orientation. Roof will be hipped. Question anyway was on the floor plans. We've not been lied to, was a turn of phrase, will correct. Question anyway was on the floor plan not who drew it or what their qualifications. Appreciate all the concern on that but not what we're after. Helpful feedback is welcome, we're not changing who is doing this and seeking some constructive input not what we could or should have done.

He is an architect, but I believe overwhelmed with work that the company we instructed throws at him.

don't need to have the 'view' from the gym but would be nice to have a window in gym. re 'previous orientation' - the site layout has the previous orientation - the other two drawings has new orientation (we had to spin the house 90 degrees

We have been working on layouts since April and managed to come up with something that worked for us and we were happy, however after a meeting with planning consultant we were advised to change orientation of the house (previous one was unlikely to be approved by planning). Now we have received two options for layout but we are not keen on it as we are losing a fair bit of space to the 'views' and everything seems a bit more squashed. the site is not an easy one as we need to have front facade look like its the main entrance but in reality it will be utility door and the main entrance to be on the side by the driveway. Main views are to the left and some views at the back of the house. We asked for both entrances (utility and main) to be connected for access to utility/laundry/ cloakroom we don't want the back of kitchen counter to be by the windows as we are losing cupboard space Architect seems to only take exact directions from us rather than give his ideas of what might work better. So I guess I am here to ask if anyone has any clever ideas/ suggestions what else could work here? Many thanks

Bought a 0.5 acre plot with an existing house 8 months ago. Will live in the house while we build on the plot and demolish once complete. House has water, waste and electricity connections. Want to build an energy efficient, accessible, modern (layout not exterior) family home. Selected Potton to work with and currently in the design phase. Targeting planning app by mid-June. ASHP/GSHP (not on gas network), MVHR and possibly solar PV+battery (EV arriving in Sept).