{"product_id":"beyond-the-floorplan-roger-w-borland-9798316702411","title":"Beyond The Floorplan: A Clear Path To Your Forever Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond the Floorplan: A Clear Path to Your Forever Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Roger Borland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if your home could become the most treasured place your grandchildren ever knew-not because it's flashy, but because it's right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Floorplan\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned architect Roger Borland shares a fresh and practical guide to designing homes that last-not just structurally, but emotionally, functionally, and environmentally. Drawing on over two decades of lived experience, client stories, and tested systems, this book reveals what truly makes a family home exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost modern homes underperform. They overheat in summer, freeze in winter, trap stale air, and cost a fortune to run. They may be built fast, but they're not built to last. \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Floorplan\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to rethink what truly matters-offering clarity, confidence, and guidance at every step of the design journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is your blueprint for a \u003cb\u003ehealthy, high-performance, energy-efficient home\u003c\/b\u003e that supports your wellbeing now and into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're planning a custom build, a sustainable knockdown-rebuild, or a small home that does more with less, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Avoid the hidden traps of underperforming layouts\u003cbr\u003e✅ Understand the six fundamental design principles used in every legacy home\u003cbr\u003e✅ Embrace \u003cb\u003ePassive House principles\u003c\/b\u003e to create energy-efficient, comfortable spaces\u003cbr\u003e✅ Prioritise health and wellbeing with better air quality, light, acoustics, and thermal control\u003cbr\u003e✅ Design a \u003cb\u003esustainable family home\u003c\/b\u003e that reflects your values, lifestyle, and future needs\u003cbr\u003e✅ Future-proof your investment by choosing \u003cb\u003elow-carbon materials\u003c\/b\u003e, intelligent systems, and flexible layouts\u003cbr\u003e✅ Work effectively with your architect or builder, armed with the right questions and a clear framework\u003cbr\u003e✅ Create a home that performs beautifully-without relying on costly \"smart\" gadgets or marketing gimmicks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a book about architecture. It's a book about \u003cb\u003emaking good decisions\u003c\/b\u003e-and understanding the lifelong ripple effect your home will have on your health, finances, family, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, friendly tone by a \u003cb\u003erespected voice in sustainable architecture\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Floorplan\u003c\/i\u003e breaks down complex ideas into accessible insights. It doesn't just show you what to design-it helps you understand \u003cb\u003ewhy\u003c\/b\u003e certain decisions matter more than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building your first home, refining plans with a designer, or simply dreaming of something better, this book will become your trusted guide. You'll see how real families are creating \u003cb\u003ehealthy homes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eeco-friendly houses\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eforever homes\u003c\/b\u003e that work for life-not just for now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause your home shouldn't just look good on move-in day.\u003cbr\u003eIt should \u003cb\u003ework\u003c\/b\u003e-quietly, beautifully, and sustainably-for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Borland is an Irish-born, British-educated architect and founder of Borland Architecture. With over two decades of experience in high-performance residential design, Roger is a passionate advocate for raising the standard of \u003cb\u003efamily home design\u003c\/b\u003e. His work guides clients and influences the industry with a strong focus on sustainability, wellbeing, and long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roger W. 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