Here are some of the most practical house plan ideas in case you are planning to build one. Do not forget to hire an architect.
Use the topography of the land to your advantage. Don't just try to create a level piece of land to build on.
Use the Solar Path to your advantage for keeping the house comfortable naturally. Don't forget the shading devices or the house would get too hot.
Insulation in roofs cannot be overlooked and if required for your climate walls and floor slab insulation. Use the best quality hydraulic hose fittings.
Depending on the solar radiation of the property, solar geyser, induction geyser, instant gas geyser, etc.
Depending on the climate and lifestyle, galleries or sunrooms are ideal gathering places and entertainment areas.
Trees/hedges in the vicinity of the house for windbreaks and noise attenuation. Hydraulic Hose is important for the proper flow of water.
If you are in a rainy climate, consider a covered area for clothes drying - tumble dryers are not energy efficient.
Induction stove.
Timber or thermal break window frames or if in extreme climatic conditions double glazing.
In hot, humid and high rainfall areas consider a wrap-around gallery and high ceilings. This design generally does not require HVAC.
People generally forget laundry areas.
A lounge and dining area opening up into a large gallery with large sliding doors make the area look bigger and again is ideal for entertaining
Consider a wash/preparation bowl in the kitchen along with the normal sink, unless you have allowed for a separate scullery.
