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Birds need to be kept in the main part of your home as they aren't solitary creatures. Is every room in your house drafty? If you live in a place where it gets very cold in the winter, this could be more of a problem than if you live in a more mild climate.
This would also depend on what type of bird you plan to get. Larger ones are much less susceptible to drafts than smaller ones. I've had an African Grey for 18 years. His cage is usually next to a window and is often near an air conditioning vent. We've never had any problems with him getting ill.
The main consideration is whether you are prepared to provide this bird with the care it needs for the balance of its lifetime. Parrots can live a very long time and it isn't fair for you to get tired of them and pass them off to someone else. Before I got my Grey, I considered carefully if I was prepared for this responsibility. I also planned for his care if he should outlive me. My oldest promised many years ago to take him for me if that were to happen.
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