ᐅ Plot – Building Envelope – Positioning of House and Garage
Created on: 19 Mar 2016 22:24
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skybiker2000
Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and very impressed by the helpfulness!
We have reserved a plot of land and are now considering how to use it effectively. At least the zoning plan meets our expectations, but we are still unsure how to position the garage and the house on the property.
I have attached a suitable image. North is at the top, and the main entrance should be located there as well. The numbers indicate the width and length. Unit – meters (feet).
If I place the garage next to the house, the driveway is relatively long. Do you have any other suggestions?
Thank you very much for your support!
Björn
I am new to this forum and very impressed by the helpfulness!
We have reserved a plot of land and are now considering how to use it effectively. At least the zoning plan meets our expectations, but we are still unsure how to position the garage and the house on the property.
I have attached a suitable image. North is at the top, and the main entrance should be located there as well. The numbers indicate the width and length. Unit – meters (feet).
If I place the garage next to the house, the driveway is relatively long. Do you have any other suggestions?
Thank you very much for your support!
Björn
I’m missing a few more measurements to estimate the room sizes. It’s also always useful to include the planning in the site plan. I know the rule for garages: either built on the property boundary or at least 3 m (10 feet) away from the neighboring plot.
In any case, you still need space for a wardrobe or coat storage.
In any case, you still need space for a wardrobe or coat storage.
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skybiker20008 Aug 2016 15:15Hello everyone,
thank you for your feedback!
We now have solid plans that we are currently refining with our architect. We have incorporated your suggestions and comments.
I would appreciate it if you could also take a look at the latest plans. That would definitely help us a lot. We have a goal in mind now but are still open to inspiration from your feedback!
Thanks again!
Best regards,
Björn
thank you for your feedback!
We now have solid plans that we are currently refining with our architect. We have incorporated your suggestions and comments.
I would appreciate it if you could also take a look at the latest plans. That would definitely help us a lot. We have a goal in mind now but are still open to inspiration from your feedback!
Thanks again!
Best regards,
Björn
Spacious layout .. and regarding the shower, I see that less as an issue, but I would rotate the toilet in the upstairs bathroom by 90°. Also, choose a lower window sill for the east-facing window towards the street in the study.
If the kitchen is not intended to be like the one shown, I would start planning it now and possibly add a patio door on the south-facing side.
Also, check whether the fireplace should really be placed as planned. I could also imagine it in the lower right corner of the living room. This would allow a view from the sofa and keep the heat source a reasonable distance from the dining table.
If the kitchen is not intended to be like the one shown, I would start planning it now and possibly add a patio door on the south-facing side.
Also, check whether the fireplace should really be placed as planned. I could also imagine it in the lower right corner of the living room. This would allow a view from the sofa and keep the heat source a reasonable distance from the dining table.
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skybiker200011 Aug 2016 15:03Thank you all for your feedback!
I’ll keep the shower topic in mind. Our architect has planned a “privacy wall” in front of the toilet. We actually quite like the idea, but it still needs some refinement. We will adjust the window in the office—that’s really a good suggestion.
In our first draft, there was an exit to the terrace through the kitchen. At the moment, my wife prefers a U-shaped kitchen, but that is not finalized yet. I’ll pass on your comment about the chimney to our architect.
I still have a few questions.
Currently, we have planned roof pitches of 30° and 38°, but there is still the option to change them. According to the development plan, any pitch between 20° and 45° is allowed. From your perspective, would it make sense to change the roof pitches, for example to 25° and 33°, in order to raise the knee wall? Technically, this is no problem. Would this negatively affect the overall appearance of the building? When I walk through new housing areas, I often see relatively shallow roofs.
The clear ceiling height on the ground and upper floors is 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in). In the basement, it is 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in). Is this sufficient? We have planned a home office and a hobby room in the basement.
Do you have any opinions on roof windows? I am not entirely sure if the rooms upstairs will be bright enough. On the other hand, the windows are already 1.53 m (5 ft) wide.
Thank you very much for your answers!
I’ll keep the shower topic in mind. Our architect has planned a “privacy wall” in front of the toilet. We actually quite like the idea, but it still needs some refinement. We will adjust the window in the office—that’s really a good suggestion.
In our first draft, there was an exit to the terrace through the kitchen. At the moment, my wife prefers a U-shaped kitchen, but that is not finalized yet. I’ll pass on your comment about the chimney to our architect.
I still have a few questions.
Currently, we have planned roof pitches of 30° and 38°, but there is still the option to change them. According to the development plan, any pitch between 20° and 45° is allowed. From your perspective, would it make sense to change the roof pitches, for example to 25° and 33°, in order to raise the knee wall? Technically, this is no problem. Would this negatively affect the overall appearance of the building? When I walk through new housing areas, I often see relatively shallow roofs.
The clear ceiling height on the ground and upper floors is 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in). In the basement, it is 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in). Is this sufficient? We have planned a home office and a hobby room in the basement.
Do you have any opinions on roof windows? I am not entirely sure if the rooms upstairs will be bright enough. On the other hand, the windows are already 1.53 m (5 ft) wide.
Thank you very much for your answers!
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