Good home design is not just about how a house looks; it’s also how it performs.
The Good Design Guide is a Government Architect Western Australia publication providing information about the benefits of well-designed infill housing and guidance on what to look for when seeking to buy, rent or design an infill home in an established urban area.
The Guide will also be of use to anyone involved in the planning and design of infill housing, including local governments, developers, homeowners, architects and building designers.
What is Infill Housing?
Show moreInfill housing refers to new residential development within an existing urban area, typically close to a town or city centre. They can provide unique opportunities to live sustainably and affordably, in established areas that have good access to transport, services and facilities.
Infill housing delivers a natural diversity of housing types that cater to a variety of household sizes and needs, ranging from free-standing and attached homes to apartments.
Free-standing homes
Show moreFree-standing homes are separate from other houses. They do not share walls with neighbours. They can be built on small or large lots - independently or strata-titled - and may be single, double or triple storey.
This Guide describes the benefits and qualities of well-designed free-standing homes.
Attached homes
Show moreAttached homes sit alongside one another, sharing one or two walls. They often have central courtyards or skylights to bring light and air into the middle of the home, and can have generous gardens at the front and rear.
This Guide describes the benefits and qualities of well-designed attached homes.
Apartments
Show moreApartments come in many types – they can be small or family-sized, single-aspect, dual aspect or corner aspect, and be arranged over a single level or multiple storeys.
This Guide describes the benefits and qualities of well-designed apartments.
