Hello House Building Forum
I am new here, and we are currently planning our house with an architect. There are currently 4 of us, but we plan to have a 5th. Therefore, the house will include 3 children's bedrooms.
Here is the questionnaire:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1250 sqm (13455 sq ft) on 25m x 50m (82 ft x 164 ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: not sure at the moment
Edge development: allowed but I want to avoid it
Number of parking spaces: double carport + 2 cars in front
Roof style: gable roof
Architectural style: classic single-family home
Orientation: see drawing
Owners’ Requirements
Open floor plan on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms on the upper floor, attic with enough space for storage and a hobby area
House Design
Who created the design:
- Architect
What do you like most? Why?
Ground floor: open kitchen and living room. Office accessible from the living room. Direct access to the terrace.
Upper floor: accommodate 3 children’s bedrooms, bedroom with walk-in closet area. The large dormer. The stairs to the attic, where the hobby room will be located.
What do you dislike? Why?
Basically only the staircase to the upper floor. I am a bit bothered by having to walk “around the corner” when coming up. I am looking for ideas to improve this. Or is this concern unfounded?
Cost estimate according to architect/planner:
Not determined yet.
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings:
350,000 Euro
Preferred heating system:
Gas boiler, solar thermal, and underfloor heating
If you have to give up something, which details or extensions can you do without:
We have already eliminated everything we could possibly do without.
Why is the design the way it is? For example:
We went to the architect with our preferred design. He used our floor plan as a basis and created a floor plan that we like even better. Only the staircase layout is not yet 100% satisfactory for me.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
As mentioned, the staircase to the upper floor is my biggest concern. I hope to get some ideas on how to improve it and maybe some feedback on the rest.
South is “up” on the drawings
If more information is needed, I am happy to provide it.
Best regards
I am new here, and we are currently planning our house with an architect. There are currently 4 of us, but we plan to have a 5th. Therefore, the house will include 3 children's bedrooms.
Here is the questionnaire:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1250 sqm (13455 sq ft) on 25m x 50m (82 ft x 164 ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: not sure at the moment
Edge development: allowed but I want to avoid it
Number of parking spaces: double carport + 2 cars in front
Roof style: gable roof
Architectural style: classic single-family home
Orientation: see drawing
Owners’ Requirements
Open floor plan on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms on the upper floor, attic with enough space for storage and a hobby area
House Design
Who created the design:
- Architect
What do you like most? Why?
Ground floor: open kitchen and living room. Office accessible from the living room. Direct access to the terrace.
Upper floor: accommodate 3 children’s bedrooms, bedroom with walk-in closet area. The large dormer. The stairs to the attic, where the hobby room will be located.
What do you dislike? Why?
Basically only the staircase to the upper floor. I am a bit bothered by having to walk “around the corner” when coming up. I am looking for ideas to improve this. Or is this concern unfounded?
Cost estimate according to architect/planner:
Not determined yet.
Personal budget limit for the house, including fittings:
350,000 Euro
Preferred heating system:
Gas boiler, solar thermal, and underfloor heating
If you have to give up something, which details or extensions can you do without:
We have already eliminated everything we could possibly do without.
Why is the design the way it is? For example:
We went to the architect with our preferred design. He used our floor plan as a basis and created a floor plan that we like even better. Only the staircase layout is not yet 100% satisfactory for me.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
As mentioned, the staircase to the upper floor is my biggest concern. I hope to get some ideas on how to improve it and maybe some feedback on the rest.
South is “up” on the drawings
If more information is needed, I am happy to provide it.
Best regards
What are the regulations in the development plan regarding eave height, roof slopes, number of storeys, etc.? If possible, I would recommend a knee wall height of 1.30m (4 ft 3 in). This is a comfortable size to place a bed under the slope without the space feeling too small. It would also be beneficial for the roof peak.
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Sparfuchs7723 Jul 2019 07:56kaho674 schrieb:
Something like this:
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[ATTACH alt="efh-150qm-für-5-koepfe-336134-1.jpg"]36677[/ATTACH]WOW, thank you very much. I will definitely bring up this idea for discussion tonight. Thank you so, so much.
kaho674 schrieb:
What are the requirements in the development plan regarding eaves height, roof slopes, number of floors, etc.? If you have the option, I would recommend a knee wall height of 1.30m (4 ft 3 in). That is a nice size to comfortably place a bed under the slope and to avoid feeling that the room is too small. It would also be an advantage for the roof peak.The development plan only states that a maximum of 2 full storeys are allowed, as well as a gable or hip roof. Otherwise, we have no specific requirements. Isn’t a knee wall height of 1.30m (4 ft 3 in) already quite high? Wouldn’t the window sills then also be that high?
Sparfuchs_:P schrieb:
Is a knee wall of 1.30 meters (4 feet 3 inches) not already quite high? Then the windowsills are also that high, right?It’s a good height to place a bed or a dresser under the sloped ceiling. It has nothing to do with the windows.
Sparfuchs_ schrieb:
Is a knee wall height of 1.30 meters (4 ft 3 inches) not already quite tall? Then the window sills must also be that high, right?Window sills? Under the sloping roof? Maybe I haven’t fully understood the plan yet. What exactly is supposed to go on the south side in the upper floor in terms of windows? No double casement windows? A visual would be very helpful.
So far, my design looks somewhat like this:
I haven’t quite finished with the east side yet…
S
Sparfuchs7723 Jul 2019 08:20ypg schrieb:
It’s a good height to place a bed under the sloped ceiling or a dresser. It has nothing to do with the windows. Well, we have two large dormers with windows. That will raise it upwards if I increase the knee wall, right?
View is coming.
From my own experience, since we moved into a 140m² (pure living area excluding office and large hallways) + 70m² basement two weeks ago, you have too little usable space in the house for 5 people. We also have 4 bedrooms on the upper floor in case a third child arrives. The living area is also borderline. For 5 people, if you subtract the utility room and office, you are left with 130m² (1,400 sq ft). At the moment, I find the 140m² (1,500 sq ft) comfortable for 2 children on the ground and upper floors, but with a third child, it should not be less. If a third child is really going to come, I would recommend building a bit bigger.
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