The Kowhai

Corner windows, reading-room light

A square room with big windows either side of one back corner, so the light and the view come in on two sides. French doors to the front. Made for reading, a studio or a guest room. Suitable for NZS 3604 wind zones up to Very High.

Footprint3.0m × 3.0m
Floor area9.0m²
RoofSkillion, 8°
Sleeps1–2
Wind zoneUp to Very High

Designed for NZS 3604 wind zones up to Very High. Not for Extra High wind zones, lee zones, or sites that need specific engineering design.

Rendered from the actual plan model. Deck shown for illustration only, not included.

What's actually in the plan set

Framing elevation & cutting list example

A generic example of the framing elevation and matching cutting list format that comes with every plan pack — the Kowhai pack includes the full set of elevations and a complete cutting list for this design.

Generic example of a framing elevation and matching cutting list

Construction details

A generic example of the drawn construction details that come with every plan pack - flashings, fixings and junctions, based on James Hardie's direct-fix details, E2/AS1 and NZS 3604. The Kowhai pack includes the full set of details for this design.

Every sheet in the set

21 A3 sheets, plus the GIB EzyBrace bracing printout.

A000 Cover, 3D views and drawing index
A101 Floor plan, owner notes and smoke alarm
A102 Subfloor framing, piles and ground-clearance limits
A103 Roof framing plan
A104 Roof plan, gutter and siting / owner notes
A105 Bracing plan and schedule (GIB EzyBrace)
A201-A204 Four elevations
A301-A302 Two sections
A401-A404 Wall framing elevations, each with its cutting list
A501-A505 Construction details: foundations, wall base and corners, window and door head / sill / jamb, eaves, roof edges, plus the fixing schedule
Bracing GIB EzyBrace printout