The complete new home build guide, delivered as a downloadable EPDF you can read on any device.
Written by Architectural Designer Sharon Robinson for New Zealand homeowners, this is the plain-language guide to navigating your new build from first idea to final sign-off. No industry jargon, no guesswork, just a clear walkthrough of every stage of the architectural process and the decisions that shape your home.
What you get:
Full digital edition of Babe, Let's Build a House
Instant download after purchase
Read on phone, tablet, laptop or desktop
Yours to keep, reference at every stage of your build
Inside the book: How to start, how to choose the right architect, designer, builder and consultants, what to bring to your first meeting, the full architectural process explained, Passive House and Homestar in plain language, fees, contracts, insurances and warranties, build budget vs project budget, designing for performance, what adds resale value, financing options, and what to expect on site through to move-in.
Pair the EPDF with the companion Worksheets for a structured, step-by-step way to apply the book to your own project.
Delivered as a digital download. Paperback available for purchase separately.
The complete new home build guide, delivered as a downloadable EPDF you can read on any device.
Written by Architectural Designer Sharon Robinson for New Zealand homeowners, this is the plain-language guide to navigating your new build from first idea to final sign-off. No industry jargon, no guesswork, just a clear walkthrough of every stage of the architectural process and the decisions that shape your home.
What you get:
Full digital edition of Babe, Let's Build a House
Instant download after purchase
Read on phone, tablet, laptop or desktop
Yours to keep, reference at every stage of your build
Inside the book: How to start, how to choose the right architect, designer, builder and consultants, what to bring to your first meeting, the full architectural process explained, Passive House and Homestar in plain language, fees, contracts, insurances and warranties, build budget vs project budget, designing for performance, what adds resale value, financing options, and what to expect on site through to move-in.
Pair the EPDF with the companion Worksheets for a structured, step-by-step way to apply the book to your own project.
Delivered as a digital download. Paperback available for purchase separately.