ᐅ Creating a Submission Plan for a 140m² Single-Family Home – Feedback and Tips?
Created on: 18 Apr 2017 17:31
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zuluindia
Hello dear community,
We are planning to build a single-family house next year and believe we are ready to have a permit plan created.
The plot is 21m (69 feet) wide and 31m (102 feet) long.
The groundwater level is very high, so no basement.
The zoning regulations require both the house and the garage to have a gable roof.
The garden is located to the north behind the house; we deliberately placed the terrace on the north(west) side because we both prefer not to be exposed to the sun for long periods.
25 cm (10 inches) bricks + 20 cm (8 inches) insulation.
The house will be heated with geothermal energy (KNV Topline 1145) using a trench collector system.
The garage will be built without a door, essentially as a carport, allowing side access to the main entrance.
The roof above the mechanical room (in the attic) will simply be extended.
The guest toilet/bathroom on the ground floor will partially fit under the staircase.
Zoning restrictions/requirements: gable roof, eave height 5m (16 feet)
Plot size: 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 3m (10 feet), garage recessed 5m (16 feet)
Edge development: my "garage" adjacent to existing neighbor’s garage
Number of stories: 2
Roof style: gable roof
Architectural style: rather modern
Orientation: south-facing if possible
Maximum heights/limits: 5m (16 feet) eave height/roof edge
Homeowner requirements
No basement (due to high groundwater)
2 people (planning for 4)
Office: only intended as a storage room/guest room, for future needs
House design
Who designed it:
I designed it myself
We planned the kitchen in the “niche” so it is not the center of the room when entering and because it faces the street, letting us follow what is happening outside a bit.
The living room is on the darker north side since light from the south or west can be distracting when watching TV on the couch (as it is currently).
Thanks in advance,
Christian
We are planning to build a single-family house next year and believe we are ready to have a permit plan created.
The plot is 21m (69 feet) wide and 31m (102 feet) long.
The groundwater level is very high, so no basement.
The zoning regulations require both the house and the garage to have a gable roof.
The garden is located to the north behind the house; we deliberately placed the terrace on the north(west) side because we both prefer not to be exposed to the sun for long periods.
25 cm (10 inches) bricks + 20 cm (8 inches) insulation.
The house will be heated with geothermal energy (KNV Topline 1145) using a trench collector system.
The garage will be built without a door, essentially as a carport, allowing side access to the main entrance.
The roof above the mechanical room (in the attic) will simply be extended.
The guest toilet/bathroom on the ground floor will partially fit under the staircase.
Zoning restrictions/requirements: gable roof, eave height 5m (16 feet)
Plot size: 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 3m (10 feet), garage recessed 5m (16 feet)
Edge development: my "garage" adjacent to existing neighbor’s garage
Number of stories: 2
Roof style: gable roof
Architectural style: rather modern
Orientation: south-facing if possible
Maximum heights/limits: 5m (16 feet) eave height/roof edge
Homeowner requirements
No basement (due to high groundwater)
2 people (planning for 4)
Office: only intended as a storage room/guest room, for future needs
House design
Who designed it:
I designed it myself
We planned the kitchen in the “niche” so it is not the center of the room when entering and because it faces the street, letting us follow what is happening outside a bit.
The living room is on the darker north side since light from the south or west can be distracting when watching TV on the couch (as it is currently).
Thanks in advance,
Christian
If the room is intended as a precaution for future care needs, the dimensions, including those of the bathroom, should allow enough space for walking aids or for a care service to assist in the morning. Doors should also be wide enough, and turning circles need to be taken into account.
At the moment, the floor plan is not ideal for a family and also falls short in terms of accessibility for age-appropriate living.
Consider designing the ground floor generously for a family and planning the staircase so that a stairlift can be installed. These devices are invaluable when climbing stairs becomes difficult.
At the moment, the floor plan is not ideal for a family and also falls short in terms of accessibility for age-appropriate living.
Consider designing the ground floor generously for a family and planning the staircase so that a stairlift can be installed. These devices are invaluable when climbing stairs becomes difficult.
haydee schrieb:
If the room is intended as a retirement provision, then the dimensions, including those of the bathroom, should allow enough space for walking aids or for care services ... Well, isn’t that a bit over the top?
I wouldn’t plan that far ahead. Who knows if one might prefer assisted living or a nursing home instead?
zuluindia schrieb:
To be honest, yes.
I never wanted a large bedroom.Sorry, but I really have to laugh right now [emoji23]
Now we're talking about the office, which was supposed to be a cloakroom, which is now turning into a bedroom... for old age...
And you never wanted a large bedroom... are you sure about what you want when you get older? Then you'll be glad to have just enough space to move between the bed and wardrobe with crutches. Which is not the case here.
Not to mention the fact that the door opens with two bedside tables next to it.
Or does it open outwards here as well? That’s possible… okay.
…but honestly: there are flaws built in or drawn in without consideration everywhere. You talk about forgetting a sink, but I’m saying the space simply isn’t sufficient for one.
So much virtual remodeling is happening here in a new build as if it's an old building where every compromise has to be forced.
The storage room is completely exaggerated – it’s very clear that you don’t at all grasp the size and proportions of the rooms. So, having a discussion that keeps turning into tinkering with individual rooms at every step is pointless.
Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with _planning_.
Z
zuluindia20 Apr 2017 12:57Your comments are really quite unnecessary, ypg.
This is about brainstorming and sharing experiences from others.
Maybe you should focus on other threads instead...
This is about brainstorming and sharing experiences from others.
Maybe you should focus on other threads instead...
kaho674 schrieb:
Well, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?
I wouldn’t plan that far ahead. Who knows if one might prefer assisted living or a care home instead?The original poster mentioned in the opening that it is meant for old age; this was not my idea. Just because you can no longer put on compression stockings in the morning, or one of you needs a walker, or something similar, doesn’t automatically mean you are a candidate for assisted living or a care home.
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