Fortis Report post Posted August 15, 2015 You didn't just compare Australia's population density with that of Japan LOL. For whatever reason Australia is the third least affordable place to buy a home, Japan's realestate is very reasonable in comparison, I am looking at acquiring something there so I am quite familiar with it. http://www.theguardian.com/business/grogon...xpensive-houses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted August 16, 2015 You didn't just compare Australia's population density with that of Japan LOL. No no, I just meant that many places in the world have a higher population density than the U.S. which contributes to making land less affordable. But yes, no way Australia, with a population of 23 million, could have the density of little Japan, with 127 million. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK85 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 If those houses were in my area they would be $10mm+ It's ok Fortis! Just personal taste In my area they would be around $5mil. Here is the most expensive house listed locally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 16, 2015 In my area they would be around $5mil. Here is the most expensive house listed locally Not my style but damn you get a lot for your money, just out of curiosity, if you were to build that exact house now in the same location would you be able to do it for the same money? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted August 20, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34009561 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted August 20, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34009561 I dont know if i could swim in that thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Before I read the article I was thinking can only be done out of acrylic, nevertheless you wouldn't catch me dead in that thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK85 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 Not my style but damn you get a lot for your money, just out of curiosity, if you were to build that exact house now in the same location would you be able to do it for the same money? If you were to build it tonight assuming the land is already bought. I dont think you could build it for that. I bet you would still be under 3 though for it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34009561 I will pass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Wow, four thoughts: 1) Talk about the ultimate 1% vs 99% differential. The 99% look up and see the 1% swimming in the heavens, like gods 2) That thing could look awesome if the water is lit up at night 3) Would be super awesome to swim in that thing with goggles and see the ground below 4) Would suck if an earthquake hits and tore it open while you were in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Speaking of water, I figured I'd post some luxury bathing concepts I really like. I love both traditional and contemporary when it comes to bathing design: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct1 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Trump approves of the last couple. Love the modern ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted August 21, 2015 I dont know if i could swim in that thing. Before I read the article I was thinking can only be done out of acrylic, nevertheless you wouldn't catch me dead in that thing I am going to go skinny dipping in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Speaking of water, I figured I'd post some luxury bathing concepts I really like. I love both traditional and contemporary when it comes to bathing design: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arancio12 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 21, 2015 I am going to go skinny dipping in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted August 22, 2015 http://www.contemporist.com/2015/08/10/the...-pacific-ocean/ Design could be nicer but great location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzirider Report post Posted August 22, 2015 http://www.contemporist.com/2015/08/10/the...-pacific-ocean/ Design could be nicer but great location. Pretty cool. Design could be better and I'd prefer to have left more of the natural terrain under/around the house, rather than blading it. I'm surprised this got approved by the CA. Coastal Commission. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted August 22, 2015 http://www.contemporist.com/2015/08/02/lui...ami-beach-home/ Meant to post this earlier, great mix of modern and homely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Some very nice design elements, I like the kitchen island. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzirider Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Meant to post this earlier, great mix of modern and homely. Cool joint. That single pole (that 'ruins' the view when the pocket windows are opened) saved them 10's of thousands in construction costs. I was designing a similar feature before, and having no support pole like that caused an exponential rise in costs. Kinda like Fortis' kitchen island, it's very difficult/expensive to cantilever that far! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
key03 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Pretty cool. Design could be better and I'd prefer to have left more of the natural terrain under/around the house, rather than blading it. I'm surprised this got approved by the CA. Coastal Commission. The house is in Chile. No way could you build this in Cali. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Cool joint. That single pole (that 'ruins' the view when the pocket windows are opened) saved them 10's of thousands in construction costs. I was designing a similar feature before, and having no support pole like that caused an exponential rise in costs. Kinda like Fortis' kitchen island, it's very difficult/expensive to cantilever that far! I venture to say tens of thousands is being very polite. Considering how tight the tolerances of those doors are, L720 isn't going to cut it. The beams require to cantilever living space ~25ft, the anchoring/counterbalance needed on the opposite side of those beams, and the structural columns along the way... damn. You would have tens of thousands just in rebar and concrete underground trying to hold the thing in place. All things considered, $1500 in 6" schedule 80 pipe running through your view isn't all that bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzirider Report post Posted September 1, 2015 I venture to say tens of thousands is being very polite. Exactly. I am a very, very polite person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Bad buildings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34116610 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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