Starting (and stopping)

Some planning started in 2006 on ideas on what is required in our new house.   The architectural principles were identified. (Doesnt this look like an ICT Enterprise Architecture project?).
Below are some of them:

Security

• Autodoor enclosed garage
• To protect cars and access to cars
• To allow safe entry or exit from cars from/to house
• Grills with fire release for windows
• Isolation of sleeping quarters from other areas
• Only 1 door access
• Sealed off access during night
• Internal strong door
• Raised floor
• Make it difficult to access from ground level
• Autogate for remote opening/closing of the main gate
• Movement sensor lights

Natural Cooling

• Well ventilated
• Raised floor to allow for air flow underneath the house
• Air flow through all parts of house
• Open vents in key areas
• Walls shielded from sun
• Using generous eaves
• Angled roofs and walls (40 degree pitch)
• Sun screens for windows
• Well insulated Roofing

However since funds were still not available, planning did not get very far......