{"id":1081,"date":"2018-11-07T14:30:34","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T03:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geelonghomes.com.au\/how-to-choose-a-home-design-to-suit-your-blocks-orientation\/"},"modified":"2024-04-09T15:28:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T05:28:19","slug":"how-to-choose-a-home-design-to-suit-your-blocks-orientation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geelonghomes.com.au\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-home-design-to-suit-your-blocks-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a home design to suit your block\u2019s orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geelonghomes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Photos-for-web_1000x600-23.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is home orientation?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Home orientation is how your home is positioned on your block to make the most of the sun and wind depending on the season and the time of day. Good home orientation can result in less heating or air conditioning use. It can also result in better natural light and a more comfortable temperature in your home throughout the day whatever the season.<br \/><br \/>As well as making your home feel more comfortable, home orientation ultimately means your new home will be more energy efficient and potentially save you money in the long run \u2014 and who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geelonghomes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Floorplans-that-can-flip.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can a Geelong Homes floor plan be orientated to better suit your block?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Geelong Homes\u2019 standard floor plans can be mirrored and flipped to take advantage of the aspect of the sun and to suit your block\u2019s crossover, which is where your driveway meets the road.<br \/><br \/>For example, if the rear of your block is west facing and you like our Thornhill 212 design \u2014 you can choose to flip the rear half of this home to make sure that your living room receive the morning sun, and the kitchen and living areas receive the afternoon sun. Changing the floor plan in this instance will help to keep the bedrooms cooler on a warm day, while creating a well-lit and open living space with plenty of natural light throughout the year.<br \/><br \/>Geelong Homes\u2019 floor plans can also be mirrored, which allows you to build your home to suit the position of your block\u2019s crossover. Often, a block\u2019s crossover has already been specified by the developer. However, rather than disregard a floor plan that you love because the garage will need to be on the other side, Geelong Homes gives you the option to mirror the home to suit the crossover. Alternatively, you can also flip the front of the home to suit the crossover, while flipping the back of the home to better capture the sun.<br \/><br \/>Not all builders offer the option of flipping or mirroring a floor plan, but for us, it\u2019s a very important design element and something that we believe can improve the overall enjoyment of your new home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geelonghomes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/floor-plan-mirrored.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Home orientation is one aspect of building a new home that you\u2019ll want to get right. At Geelong Homes, we\u2019ve got this covered, with the option of flipping or mirroring our standard floor plans to make the most of the north sun as well as suit the position of your crossover.<br \/><br \/>By making the most of the north sun, you\u2019ll not only make your new home more energy efficient and potentially save you money but create a more enjoyable and comfortable living space through every season.<br \/><br \/>*Available on most floor plans. Additional costs may apply.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many things that you\u2019ll want to get right when building your new home and making sure that you orientate your home to suit the block\u2019s aspect is one thing you shouldn\u2019t overlook. Think, the sun warming your home on a winter\u2019s morning and better shade on your home during those long summer days. 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