Split Level Home: A case study

PROJECT: Cornubia, Brisbane

LAND :  602m2 "battle-axe" shape, with a 4:1 slope up from the road, in bushfire zone overlay, and in steep slope overlay

BRIEF:  To design a large family home, with 2 car lock-up garage, 4 bedrooms - master to have ensuite, rumpus room, office, open plan living, and outdoor decking.

Other client requirements included internal access to the garage, and a request to keep stairs to a minimum.

In designing a home of this size, with the limitations of the land shape and size, plus local council's maximum height restriction of 8.5m, a split level design was deemed the most practical solution.

This client wanted a modern looking home with skillion roof/s.  Ezy Homes standard "Outlook" was used as the starting point for the custom designed home.

This project provides an excellent example of how Ezy Homes standard plans are used as the starting point for clients to develop a design that suits their own building site, personal requirements, and personal preferences.

One key benefit of Ezy Home's pole home construction system is the need for minimal earthworks.  In the case of this project, a retaining wall was required to create the 6m x 8m garage.  A small retaining wall was built at the rear of the property in order the keep the building under maximum allowable height.

Because all of the house frame components are pre-cut & pre-drill specifically for each project, the process of frame erection is very simple and fast - even on steep & difficult building sites.  This frame was erected in just one day.

In total, it took a total 5 weeks to reach lock-up stage - that is to, erect the frame kit (floors down & roof on), frame and brace the walls, fit the cladding and soffits.  This project uses a mixture of Hardie's Panel Clad sheeting & Primeline weatherboards.

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Projects Under Construction - Update

The following is a construction update for three of the Ezy Homes steel pole home projects under construction, in Brisbane.  Ezy Homes are built by licensed builders, who are part of the Ezy Homes Builders Network - or, built in a kit home form by owner/builders.

Ezy Homes work with each client to individually design their home, using our pole home construction system.  Ezy Homes take care of the design, drafting and engineering for the project - then clients choose their preferred builder for their project, and from then on, deals directly with the builder.

Alternatively, many Ezy Homes clients are owner/builders - using a combination of trade contractors from our database, their own trade contacts, and doing work themselves.

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PROJECT: Holland Park
DESIGN: Modified Moreton
PROJECT STAGE: Interior fix-out and finishing, currently being painted.

This Moreton takes advatage of the sloping site to provide a family home upstairs - and 2 self contained untis below.

Mini-orb cladding and louvre windows give this home a unique look.

Large decks and glass take advantage of the lovely vista.

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PROJECT: Holland Park

DESIGN: Modified Moreton

PROJECT STAGE: Frame kit erected - Wall framing under construction - 2nd Week of construction

This Ezy Homes "Moreton" has been extended to 5 bays of living area, plus a full 4.2m deep deck at the rear.  This steel pole home has 4 bedrooms and a large media room upstairs, and huge open plan living below.

This client has designed their home so that the lower deck walks out onto their entertaining area - complete with swimming pool (under construction now).

The Ezy Homes unique steel pole home construction system has minimal site impact and generates the smallest possible footprint.

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PROJECT: Camp Hill
DESIGN: Modified Moreton

PROJECT STAGE: Frame kit being erected, ready to sheet roofing - 1st week of construction

This "Moreton" has extended decks front & rear.  The client has added a foyer entry to the side also.  Open plan living is upstairs, along with the master bedroom, walk-in robe, and ensuite.

The lower level has 3 bedrooms, rumpus, bathroom, and laundry.  Also, the wall stud size has been increased to 2.7m.

This photo shows the "nuts & bolts" of the Ezy Homes construction system.  Concrete pier footing - which the column is bolted to (leveling nuts under the plate).  Bearers bolt to the columns, joists bolt to the bearers.  Everything is pre-cut & pre-drilled so that the frame kit goes together like a giant meccano set.

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To learn more, you can visit the Ezy Homes website

http://www.ezyhomes.com.au/