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
This is exactly why venetian blinds are often used for heat protection:
Lower them completely, tilt the slats slightly or keep them horizontal: heat stays outside, light comes in, no artificial lighting needed, and you still have a view outside.
What should be avoided: lowering venetian blinds or roller shutters only halfway. This is supposedly not good for the glass due to thermal stress (tension caused by temperature differences in the glass). However, I’m not sure how relevant this is in practice...
Lower them completely, tilt the slats slightly or keep them horizontal: heat stays outside, light comes in, no artificial lighting needed, and you still have a view outside.
What should be avoided: lowering venetian blinds or roller shutters only halfway. This is supposedly not good for the glass due to thermal stress (tension caused by temperature differences in the glass). However, I’m not sure how relevant this is in practice...
Michaela198610 Sep 2017 13:51If this component were to be removed, another company would need to access the masonry again...
What I mean is that the construction company prepares everything so that we can hire an external company to install blinds or roller shutters. Or am I oversimplifying this? Unfortunately, the construction company does not offer much in terms of blinds or roller shutters. The roller shutters are unfortunately not track-guided, which is what we would prefer.
What I mean is that the construction company prepares everything so that we can hire an external company to install blinds or roller shutters. Or am I oversimplifying this? Unfortunately, the construction company does not offer much in terms of blinds or roller shutters. The roller shutters are unfortunately not track-guided, which is what we would prefer.
From my layperson’s perspective, it should be possible. We are building with an architect, and the trades are contracted separately. It requires very careful planning and coordination, I would say, but technically it should be feasible. However, as I said, this is just my view as the client, not that of a planner or specialist...
...the shading work must definitely be planned and carried out in coordination with the window manufacturer and the following trades!
The venetian blind slats can, of course, be adjusted to prevent direct sunlight from entering the house; diffuse light is always present.
The view outside is naturally obstructed then.
If needed, there are venetian blinds with a daylight position, where there is glare protection from below and light coming in from above.
This is important for desks or workplaces located behind them.
The venetian blind slats can, of course, be adjusted to prevent direct sunlight from entering the house; diffuse light is always present.
The view outside is naturally obstructed then.
If needed, there are venetian blinds with a daylight position, where there is glare protection from below and light coming in from above.
This is important for desks or workplaces located behind them.
Michaela1986 schrieb:
If that item were to be removed, another company would have to work on the masonry again... Ah, that’s what you mean. Roller shutter boxes are usually always installed, except where no roller shutters are planned (such as in bathrooms and similar), regardless of whether you get the window installer or the roller shutter installer.
Michaela1986 schrieb:
Unfortunately, the external venetian blinds are not rail-guided, which we would prefer. How else would they be guided?
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