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The top floor needs to be stepped back That sounds like a setback floor (and therefore a flat roof).
The floor plan will become more realistic if you don’t assume wall thicknesses of 10 cm (4 inches) everywhere – exterior walls 40 cm (16 inches) and interior walls initially all 20 cm (8 inches) (even though many will be slimmer later) provide a more practical basis at this design stage.
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The building authority told us that any roof shape with a setback step is allowed. The 1 meter (3 feet) that the top floor must be set back is used as balcony space in 99% of cases. The roof is then simply placed on the house.
Can anyone recommend a free program that offers more options regarding wall thickness? I use an interior design program, and the walls can only be 10 cm (4 inches) thick. I thought that would be fine for interior walls, and the exterior walls can be made thicker later anyway. This wouldn’t change the interior room dimensions.
Can anyone recommend a free program that offers more options regarding wall thickness? I use an interior design program, and the walls can only be 10 cm (4 inches) thick. I thought that would be fine for interior walls, and the exterior walls can be made thicker later anyway. This wouldn’t change the interior room dimensions.
For sketches, approximate walls are sufficient.
However, the plot/site plan is always necessary for an evaluation 🙂
You mentioned that you don't like how the living room feels disorganized.
I would say: the living room is a walkthrough room, and it is very poorly designed in that regard. The same applies to the bedroom.
I would start completely from scratch. Also, please keep in mind that some rooms are meant as retreats, while others are more dominant.
A staircase connects both floors and is still considered circulation space.
After using the toilet, we have been taught to wash our hands before touching a door handle [emoji6]
However, the plot/site plan is always necessary for an evaluation 🙂
You mentioned that you don't like how the living room feels disorganized.
I would say: the living room is a walkthrough room, and it is very poorly designed in that regard. The same applies to the bedroom.
I would start completely from scratch. Also, please keep in mind that some rooms are meant as retreats, while others are more dominant.
A staircase connects both floors and is still considered circulation space.
After using the toilet, we have been taught to wash our hands before touching a door handle [emoji6]
The staircase does not fit either; 300 cm (10 feet) is not enough. See the staircase layout in
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-unbedingt-vor-beitrag-erstellung-lesen.11714/
Furthermore, a site plan of the plot with some measurements would be very helpful.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-unbedingt-vor-beitrag-erstellung-lesen.11714/
Furthermore, a site plan of the plot with some measurements would be very helpful.
Looks like Sweet Home 3D? If so: You can change the wall thickness, either universally in the settings for all future walls, or by double-clicking on individual walls and adjusting the thickness for each one. Sweet Home 3D offers a lot of possibilities, but it just takes some practice. I modeled our entire house down to the centimeter, including the plot, roof, and furniture, and was able to explore everything in 3D before construction started (and now that the house is built, the model is very close to reality). I also initially planned floor plans with it.
Regarding the floor plan itself, in my opinion, it’s not worth commenting on just yet. First, adjust the walls to realistic dimensions. Then you will see that many things simply no longer fit because the measurements change significantly. You will have to modify the floor plan accordingly. Once the new plan is ready, you can fine-tune it. Then there will be something to discuss.
But already at this point: I don’t like the location of the living room either. As ypg said, it’s a walkthrough room, not a retreat. The office feels very narrow and long (it will feel even more so when the wall thicknesses are realistic). However, since the dimensions are missing, this could be misleading?! I’m not a fan of the small hallway near the front door with many doors. There will barely be any space for a coat rack. I find bathrooms with separate toilets terrible. The toilet is in a small windowless space where you can’t even turn around properly; with realistic wall thicknesses, this won’t work at all. And without a sink (which, in my opinion, is a no-go!). What is the argument against integrating the toilets into the bathrooms? They can still be somewhat concealed so they are not openly visible. Generally, a few dimensions would be helpful. How wide is the dining table and how wide is the room (with realistic wall thicknesses)? Is there still enough space to walk comfortably around the table?
Regarding the upper floor: A walk-in closet without a window? Think that through. I’m very glad that my walk-in closet has a window. The bedroom window also seems very small for such a large room. Overall, I’m not very happy with the room layout either, neither on the ground floor nor the upper floor. I don’t like the long corridor on the upper floor at all. It feels like wasted space. It could also become quite narrow with realistic wall thicknesses. These are just some of the first things that caught my eye.
Do you already have a planner (architect, planner from a general contractor)?
Regarding the floor plan itself, in my opinion, it’s not worth commenting on just yet. First, adjust the walls to realistic dimensions. Then you will see that many things simply no longer fit because the measurements change significantly. You will have to modify the floor plan accordingly. Once the new plan is ready, you can fine-tune it. Then there will be something to discuss.
But already at this point: I don’t like the location of the living room either. As ypg said, it’s a walkthrough room, not a retreat. The office feels very narrow and long (it will feel even more so when the wall thicknesses are realistic). However, since the dimensions are missing, this could be misleading?! I’m not a fan of the small hallway near the front door with many doors. There will barely be any space for a coat rack. I find bathrooms with separate toilets terrible. The toilet is in a small windowless space where you can’t even turn around properly; with realistic wall thicknesses, this won’t work at all. And without a sink (which, in my opinion, is a no-go!). What is the argument against integrating the toilets into the bathrooms? They can still be somewhat concealed so they are not openly visible. Generally, a few dimensions would be helpful. How wide is the dining table and how wide is the room (with realistic wall thicknesses)? Is there still enough space to walk comfortably around the table?
Regarding the upper floor: A walk-in closet without a window? Think that through. I’m very glad that my walk-in closet has a window. The bedroom window also seems very small for such a large room. Overall, I’m not very happy with the room layout either, neither on the ground floor nor the upper floor. I don’t like the long corridor on the upper floor at all. It feels like wasted space. It could also become quite narrow with realistic wall thicknesses. These are just some of the first things that caught my eye.
Do you already have a planner (architect, planner from a general contractor)?
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