brief
Initial Brief – Free Standing Single Residence on own site: Occupancy type H4 dwelling SABS 0400

Address:

Contact numbers:

Site address: Erf No: Street: Town:

A. Single storey/ Double store: Day time activities on first floor or ground floor?

B. Rooms in the roof:

C. Split floor levels or One level:

D. Type of preferred roof cover: Metal roof sheeting/ Fibre cement sheeting/ Tiles/ Concrete/ Other

E. Exterior wall rendering: Face brick/ Plastered brick with white cement/ Plaster& paint brick/ Bagged brick / Fibre cement panels/ Glass & Aluminium or steel/ Combination of materials

F. Interior walls: Plaster & painted brick / Bagged brick / Bagged & painted brick/ Wood/ Dry walls/ Other

G. Style: Conventional/ Vernacular/ Contemporary/ Modern/ Avant garde / Other

H. Interior Planning: Open/ Compartmentalised/ Flexible

I. Fenestration type ( Windows): Top hung/ Side hung/ Casement/ Sliding/ Other

J. Fenestration material ( Windows): W ood/ Aluminium/ Steel/ PVC plastic/ Other

K. Ironmongery (Door & Window Handles, Hinges & Locks): Aluminium/ Stainless Steel/ Steel/ Brass

L. Kitchen: Small/ Large/ Contemporary/ Old fashioned/ Other

M. Describe your lifestyle: Outdoors/ Indoors/ Private/ Social/ Other

N. Type of Residence: Permanent/ Holiday / Weekend/ Combination/ Other

O. Inspiration that lead to the project:

P. Briefly define what you hope to achieve:

Q. Time frame: When do you wish to start building and when do you wish to be finished?
(It takes on average 12 months for the entire process from design to occupation) 

R. Size: (200 square meters is a minimum realistic size for a single dwelling with three bedrooms,two bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, living, study and single garage for a standard residence)  

S. Budget: Estimated building cost per square meter
(R 5 000.00 + per square meter is the minimum building cost for an Economy residence)
(R 6 500.00 + per square meter is the minimum building cost for a Standard residence)
(R 7 500.00 + per square meter is the minimum building cost for a Middle Class residence)
(R 9 000.00 + per square meter is the minimum building cost for a Luxury residence.)
(R 15 000.00 + per square meter is the minimum building cost for a Super luxury residence)
(R 21 000.00 + per square meter is the minimum building cost for a High end super luxury res.)

  
 
Spatial requirements
No Tick Room Description Length Width M2 Description/Notes
1   Entrance portico        
2   Entrance hall        
3   Cloak room        
4   Guest toilet        
5   Living room        
6   Lounge        
7   Family room        
8   TV room        
9   Library        
10   Study        
11   Dining room        
12   Kitchen        
13   Laundry/ Scullery        
14   Pantry        
15   Wine cellar        
16   Store room        
17   Bedroom 1 (Main)        
18   En-suite 1 (Main)       bath, vanity, W C, shower, hwb, bidet
19   Walk –in wardrobe 1(M)        
20   Dressing room 1 (Main)        
21   Bedrooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7        
22   En-suites 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7        
23  

Bathrooms

       
24   Verandah (South, North)        
25   Under cover garden room        
26   Hobby room        
27   Garage (single, double)        
28  

Carport (1, 2, 3)

       
29   Staff room & bathroom        
Sub total square meters    
Add 20% for walls, circulation area & cupboards      
House total area    
Rate per m2 (under budget para. S)
R
  
M2 X
  
M2 = R
  Total
 

Please note that this is merely an indication of possible building cost as the final cost is also dependant on other aspects such as the soil type which determines the foundation design. Zoning and other statutory requirements such as heritage, conservation and other possible zone overlays on the particular site in question. Architectural fees, engineers fees, authority plan submission fees, electricity connection, water connection, special consultants fees (if required) and NHBRC – National Home Builders Registrations Council fees would be additional to this estimation.

Briefing for other occupancy classes such as A -Entertainment, B -Commercial, C -Exhibition hall/Museum, D -Industrial, E -Institutional, F- Shops, G- Offices, etc. will be provided on request.

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