Hello dear members,
Just registered and already have my first question. A brief introduction about us: we are 34 and 30 years old, no children and none planned. We don’t know what the future holds in a few years.
We plan to start building our house, hopefully if the winter weather cooperates, as soon as we finalize the floor plan. Unfortunately, I, Michaela, tend to be a perfectionist (symmetry, etc.). I can’t let it go and want everything to be well thought out and planned, which is starting to annoy me as well.
Since we are building rather small, aiming for about 114 m2 (1227 sq ft) of living space and trying not to compromise on anything at this size, the floor plan design is quite challenging. Among other things, we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, and we also want to keep a covered terrace. The bungalow will consist of only three rooms. Therefore, we want to keep the option open to convert the attic later if needed. In this context, we are planning space for a future space-saving staircase and the necessary preliminary work; at least that is the goal. The bungalow will have a hip roof, with the roof pitch increased from 30 degrees to 34 degrees, and the hallway correspondingly larger. Ideally, we would like a gable dormer. Since those are too expensive, a skylight window would be a compromise. Of course, a larger bungalow would be the best option but it is too costly. The construction company charges about 700.00 euros per m2. In hindsight, working with an architect might have been more cost-effective, but that is how it is and that is not what this is about.
Maybe you have ideas, suggestions, can give tips, or share what we should pay attention to or consider.
I am of course attaching the floor plan. I hope that something can still be recognized despite the manual changes.
I look forward to reading your replies and wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards,
Michaela
Just registered and already have my first question. A brief introduction about us: we are 34 and 30 years old, no children and none planned. We don’t know what the future holds in a few years.
We plan to start building our house, hopefully if the winter weather cooperates, as soon as we finalize the floor plan. Unfortunately, I, Michaela, tend to be a perfectionist (symmetry, etc.). I can’t let it go and want everything to be well thought out and planned, which is starting to annoy me as well.
Since we are building rather small, aiming for about 114 m2 (1227 sq ft) of living space and trying not to compromise on anything at this size, the floor plan design is quite challenging. Among other things, we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, and we also want to keep a covered terrace. The bungalow will consist of only three rooms. Therefore, we want to keep the option open to convert the attic later if needed. In this context, we are planning space for a future space-saving staircase and the necessary preliminary work; at least that is the goal. The bungalow will have a hip roof, with the roof pitch increased from 30 degrees to 34 degrees, and the hallway correspondingly larger. Ideally, we would like a gable dormer. Since those are too expensive, a skylight window would be a compromise. Of course, a larger bungalow would be the best option but it is too costly. The construction company charges about 700.00 euros per m2. In hindsight, working with an architect might have been more cost-effective, but that is how it is and that is not what this is about.
Maybe you have ideas, suggestions, can give tips, or share what we should pay attention to or consider.
I am of course attaching the floor plan. I hope that something can still be recognized despite the manual changes.
I look forward to reading your replies and wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards,
Michaela
Michaela198631 Jul 2017 17:25Caught, symmetry is important to me
So far, we are quite satisfied, but I also think it is important to have third-party, independent people take a look. This way, errors can be partially eliminated and the experiences of others can be shared.
So far, we are quite satisfied, but I also think it is important to have third-party, independent people take a look. This way, errors can be partially eliminated and the experiences of others can be shared.
ypg schrieb:
I would personally always prefer the gable roof option: not only for the reasons already mentioned here but also, for example, because of the possibility of an open gable. Additionally, a gable roof always looks more modern – well, if you like country house style, a hip roof is preferable.
However, you have to consider how to accommodate a possible future expansion for a child’s room. Architecturally, I feel a bungalow with a gable roof is downgraded to looking like a barrack. Kind of like a fairground beer tent. I actually see the “modern” aspect of gable roofs the other way around; I find it more old-fashioned.
But you are right regarding the extension: a hip roof basically means sloping roof surfaces on all sides, so without dormers you only have roof windows; with a gable, you can also have vertical façade windows – which I find more comfortable in terms of indoor climate. Also, with a gable roof, besides a knee wall you also have real vertical walls.
Michaela1986 schrieb:
What is an Abschleppung? An Abschleppung is when the roof extends further down at one point, basically lowering the eaves at that spot. The advantage is avoiding awkward breaks in the simple roof shape that would otherwise occur with protrusions in the building’s footprint (like the entrance porch here). Visually, it smooths out the roof surface; structurally, it avoids having to create more complex geometry in the roof frame at those points.
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I’ve drawn some walls and ended up with about 11 x 12 meters (36 x 39 feet), while you have 10.5 x 13.3 meters (34 x 44 feet), so roughly the same size.
However, my areas are better zoned. The utility room is over 10 sqm (108 sq ft), and you can now place furniture under the covered area as well.
I could make it smaller with a drawing program, but it’s not necessary.
Many walls can be decorated and furnished symmetrically. The staircase, whether built later or now, has space, even if it ends up a bit narrower. If it’s planned and built now, the space under it can serve as a closet or storage room. The bathroom could be divided so guests don’t look directly into the bathtub, with the toilet and washbasin area at the front.
This also works with a hip roof.
Regards, Yvonne
However, my areas are better zoned. The utility room is over 10 sqm (108 sq ft), and you can now place furniture under the covered area as well.
I could make it smaller with a drawing program, but it’s not necessary.
Many walls can be decorated and furnished symmetrically. The staircase, whether built later or now, has space, even if it ends up a bit narrower. If it’s planned and built now, the space under it can serve as a closet or storage room. The bathroom could be divided so guests don’t look directly into the bathtub, with the toilet and washbasin area at the front.
This also works with a hip roof.
Regards, Yvonne
I think Yvonne’s sketch is better than what you had before. I just miss a small guest toilet, so visitors don’t always have to go into the private areas. But that could be placed next to the utility room and entrance. Good sketch. By the way, a hip roof looks quicker and sportier. Karsten
Nordlys schrieb:
I find Yvonne’s sketch better than what you had before. I just miss a small guest WC. So visitors don’t always have to go through private areas. But that could fit next to the utility room and entrance. Good sketch. Oh, a hipped roof looks sleeker, more like a sports car. KarstenThat’s true. If you really can’t do without it, a small room could be added on the right.
I would simply separate the main bathroom with a sliding door that can be closed if needed.
This should probably be decided based on the number of visitors, just like the dining area.
Thanks, Karsten [emoji2]
Best regards, Yvonne
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