Many New Zealanders don’t even contemplate building their own first home because they believe the process to be too expensive, time consuming and complicated. However, building a simple house can be just that – simple.

First-home builders should check out the Simple House Acceptable Solution by the Department of Building and Housing.

Anyone interested in building a simple home can ask their architect or designer to use the details and specifications in the Simple House Acceptable Solution. The Acceptable Solution ensures your home meets the requirements of the Building Code and provides options for innovation so each home is as unique as the people that live in it.

If you are interested in building a Simple House then talk to your architect or designer for inspiration. Designers and architects can print the Acceptable Solution from the Department’s website or purchase it through Victoria University’s bookshop.

Read more: http://www.building.dbh.govt.nz/simple-house-acceptable-solution