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The Glen Loddon Homes TeamMike FieldsSales Specialist
Mike Fields New Home Specialist
"Design is crucial", says Mike, "for example many people love to have an outdoor area on their home and why not, it’s perfect for entertaining and fresh air is good for you. In our area sunlight is wonderful in winter and something to hide from in summer. Often I see good combination of window orientation and size, maximising the passive solar energy value of the home, only to see an alfresco simply stuck on to a plan that turns the efficiency strength of those windows into one of the weakest points of the house." A smart design will enable big windows with an alfresco that adds value, is thermally energy efficient, and is a fun, practical, enjoyable aspect of your home. Customisation does not need to be expensive. "One of the great things about Glen Loddon Homes is that we don’t charge any redesign fees. Changing materials may increase or even decrease the budget, however a surprise for many people is that stepping away from a ‘standard plan’ to your individual design does not automatically spike pricing." A fifth generation Bendigonian, Mike, who has worked extensively with housing in New Zealand and Australia, has also noticed a change in Bendigo. "In recent years I have seen a greater community appreciation of Bendigo’s unique cityscape. Harmonious styling’s, green awareness and intelligent use of materials have made a noticeable difference to the city." He says Bendigo’s climate is more extreme than many other parts of the country and this is important when it comes to deciding on good home design to suit the characteristics and environment of your local area. "Successful regional designs are different from those in the big cities and it is rewarding to work for a company, such as Glen Loddon Homes, which appreciates its unique surrounds."
Tel: (03) 5442 8500
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| 53 Wills Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 | Phone: 03 5442 8500 Fax: 03 5442 8388 | Email: glh@glenloddon.com.au |
