Double-Storey Family Home — Double-Storey Homes | Building Solution Australia

Concept PlanClass 1a Residential

Double-Storey Family Home

Living downstairs, sleeping upstairs — the classic family layout

280 floor area4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2 car spaces2 storeys

Concept Plan — this floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent an approved design. Subject to design development, engineering, and planning approval.

A double-storey family home with all living areas on the ground floor and bedrooms on the upper floor. Designed for factory production with LGS framing, prefabricated wall panels, and modular bathroom pods — delivering programme certainty and quality consistency.

Floor Plan

Concept Plan

Ground floor: open-plan living/dining/kitchen, study, powder room, double garage, covered alfresco. Upper floor: master suite with ensuite and WIR, three secondary bedrooms with BIRs, main bathroom, retreat. Dimensions indicative only.

Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval

Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval

Internal Layout

Ground floor living with upper floor sleeping. Study or home office on ground floor. Master suite with retreat option. Secondary bedrooms with BIRs.

External Design Options

  • Brick veneer ground floor, fibre cement upper floor
  • Full brick veneer
  • Rendered masonry
  • Fibre cement — painted finish
  • Mixed material facade

Construction Method

LGS framing — ground and upper floor. Factory-prefabricated wall panels, modular bathroom pods, prefabricated kitchen and cabinetry. Concrete slab ground floor, LGS floor cassette upper floor.

Product Specifications

structureLGS framing — ground and upper floor, to NASH Standard and AS/NZS 4600
floor groundConcrete slab on ground
floor upperLGS floor cassette system
roofColorbond steel — hip or gable
walls externalLGS framing with brick veneer or fibre cement
walls internalPlasterboard lining — 10mm standard, acoustic batts between floors
insulationR2.5 wall batts, R4.0 ceiling batts — NCC 2022 compliant
windowsAluminium powder-coated — double glazed
kitchenPrefabricated kitchen — 900mm appliances, stone benchtop
bathroom mainModular bathroom pod — bath, shower, WC, vanity
bathroom ensuiteModular ensuite pod — shower, WC, vanity
powder roomWC and vanity — ground floor
laundrySeparate laundry — ground floor
garageDouble garage with internal access
staircaseTimber or steel staircase — design-specific
electricalSingle-phase, LED lighting throughout
plumbingCopper or PEX — WaterMark certified
energy rating7-star NatHERS minimum — NCC 2022 compliant

Standard Finishes

  • Brick veneer ground floor, painted fibre cement upper floor
  • Colorbond roof
  • Stone benchtops — kitchen and bathrooms
  • Hybrid flooring — ground floor living
  • Carpet — upper floor bedrooms
  • Ceramic tiles — wet areas

Upgrade Packages

Premium Finishes

Engineered timber flooring, semi-frameless shower screens, 40mm stone benchtops, upgraded tapware

Alfresco and Pool Provision

Extended covered alfresco, pool structural provision, landscaping package

Home Automation

Smart lighting, climate control, security, and audio/visual throughout

Solar and Battery

6.6kW solar PV with 10kWh battery storage

Typical Applications

Family owner-occupierVolume residential developmentLand and house packagesSuburban residential lots

Approval Considerations

Double-storey homes require DA in most jurisdictions — height, setback, and overshadowing requirements apply. Seek planning advice for your specific site.

Project Examples

  • Double-storey family home — Hills District NSW
  • Volume residential development — South-East Queensland

Important Notice

All floor plans, specifications, and product information are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Concept plans and indicative layouts are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved designs. Final designs are subject to design development, structural engineering, services coordination, and planning and building approval. Building Solution Australia does not guarantee that any product can be approved or constructed on any specific site without site-specific assessment. Consult a qualified building professional and your relevant planning authority before making any decisions based on this information.