Aute 3 Bedroom Colonial Island House Plan | Tropical Home Design (Metric PDF Download)
Designed for island climates, large families, and relaxed tropical living.
This 3-bedroom colonial-inspired island home is purposefully designed for the Pacific combining heritage-influenced form with practical, climate-responsive planning.
With strong natural ventilation, generous covered outdoor space, and a durable cyclone-ready structure, this home is ideal for families building in Samoa and similar tropical regions, or as a comfortable Airbnb or guest accommodation.
Begin planning, pricing, and preparing your build with a professional concept design without the cost of a full custom architectural service.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT
This plan is prepared using the metric system only.
No imperial (feet / inches) measurements are included.
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WHO THIS HOME IS FOR
✔ Families with land in the Pacific Islands
✔ Multi-generational households
✔ Home upgrades or rebuilds
✔ Airbnb or short-stay accommodation
✔ Warm, humid, cyclone-prone climates
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WHY THIS DESIGN WORKS IN THE PACIFIC
• Colonial-inspired form adapted for tropical conditions
• Excellent cross-ventilation for cooler interiors
• Covered outdoor living for shade and airflow
• Practical room separation for family or guest use
• Simple, durable building shape suited to island construction
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DESIGN OVERVIEW
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Open-plan Living, Dining & Kitchen
• Walk-in Pantry
• Front Covered Patio
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FLOOR AREAS
• Total Floor Area: 195 m²
• Enclosed Living Area: 169 m²
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
This PDF Concept Design Pack includes:
✔ Fully dimensioned floor plan (Metric)
✔ Room sizes & area schedule
✔ Front, rear & side elevations
✔ Building sections showing heights & roof form
✔ Roof pitch & overhang details
✔ Window & door sizes shown on floor plan
✔ 3D exterior visualisation
✔ Material & construction design notes
✔ Scaled, high-resolution printable PDF
✔ Single-use residential licence
This drawing package provides design clarity and enables builders and engineers to accurately price and develop the home into full construction drawings.
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WHAT THIS IS
This is a Concept Design — the same design stage provided by architects before technical drawings begin.
Used for:
• Planning
• Budgeting
• Builder pricing
• Permit preparation
• Design development
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WHAT THIS IS NOT
This package does not include:
• Structural or engineering drawings
• Framing plans
• Slab or footing design
• Electrical or plumbing layouts
• Custom joinery drawings
• Council or building approval documents
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LICENCE
Your purchase includes a single-use residential licence, allowing construction of one home from this design.
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DELIVERY
After purchase, you will receive an instant digital download containing:
• PDF Concept Architectural Drawings (Metric Only)
• Licence & Usage Document