ᐅ Single-family house with a walkable green roof carport on a sloped site
Created on: 22 Dec 2019 09:40
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Anolca*
Dear forum members,
In April, we purchased a really small plot of land (315 sqm (3395 sq ft)). Soon, a single-family house with a walkable green roof carport will be built on it. Due to the sloped terrain, the street-facing basement will be used as living space for bedrooms and a bathroom.
The entrance will lead directly into the living level from the side.
The building permit / planning permission has now been granted, with a few minor conditions. We expected this since our plot is located in an area designated as outside the main development zone and also within a water and landscape protection area.
We are building a solid brick house in monolithic construction (Poroton) without any frills, completely old-fashioned (small rooms, no floor-to-ceiling windows and those only in white), but turnkey via a general contractor.
On January 6th (06.01.), the site will be cleared, and after the surveyor has marked it out, construction will start.
Beforehand, we will drop off a card at the nearest neighbors’ houses, along with a small survival kit for neighbors of builders (cotton wool for sound insulation, something sweet as comfort food, and a painted picture by our daughter as window decoration for a nicer view instead of the construction site).
We are filling a small building gap in an old village, so a more personal approach is allowed.
Now we hope that the excavation work in soil classes 6/7 will remain within reasonable limits.
Best regards and happy holidays,
Anolca
In April, we purchased a really small plot of land (315 sqm (3395 sq ft)). Soon, a single-family house with a walkable green roof carport will be built on it. Due to the sloped terrain, the street-facing basement will be used as living space for bedrooms and a bathroom.
The entrance will lead directly into the living level from the side.
The building permit / planning permission has now been granted, with a few minor conditions. We expected this since our plot is located in an area designated as outside the main development zone and also within a water and landscape protection area.
We are building a solid brick house in monolithic construction (Poroton) without any frills, completely old-fashioned (small rooms, no floor-to-ceiling windows and those only in white), but turnkey via a general contractor.
On January 6th (06.01.), the site will be cleared, and after the surveyor has marked it out, construction will start.
Beforehand, we will drop off a card at the nearest neighbors’ houses, along with a small survival kit for neighbors of builders (cotton wool for sound insulation, something sweet as comfort food, and a painted picture by our daughter as window decoration for a nicer view instead of the construction site).
We are filling a small building gap in an old village, so a more personal approach is allowed.
Now we hope that the excavation work in soil classes 6/7 will remain within reasonable limits.
Best regards and happy holidays,
Anolca
-XIII- schrieb:
I think the floor plan basically fits your needs, but it’s not optimally designed. For a sloped site, it’s definitely advisable to hire an architect, especially if you have specific requirements. I would have planned many things differently as well. But it’s no use now: the building permit has already been granted for this design.
I also believe that the “we like it this way and no other” attitude is often just a way to defend a problem that couldn’t be resolved. Then comes the self-justification.
A separate living room of 20m² (215 sq ft) is already more than what many have in their open-plan living area. Still, the bathroom here leaves much to be desired. Who would want that?
The cloakroom is just a corner, or actually, there isn’t one at all. The 19m² (205 sq ft) bedroom is a lot larger than average.
It is what it is. Good luck with the general contractor and the construction.
-XIII- schrieb:
I wish you all the best in your new home, but perhaps the more experienced members here can offer you some more detailed optimization tips. Since nothing has been built yet, nothing should really be considered "easily manageable" when it comes to a new build. I don’t think that is what’s intended. This process can take weeks, requiring both the planner to take autism into account and the clients/parents to accept the delicate compromise—that while the disability is considered, it also must adapt to a well-functioning design. The focus here is clear and understandable.
ypg schrieb:
I don't think that is what is wanted.You’re probably right about that. I’ll try to hold back now.
bauenmk202022 Dec 2019 20:55Just a quick question: Where is the outdoor unit of the heat pump located?
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Quick question: Where is the outdoor unit of the heat pump located?To the left of the carport. ypg schrieb:
I would have planned a lot differently as well. But it doesn’t help now: the building permit/planning permission has been granted for this design.
I also believe that this “we like it this way and not otherwise” attitude is always a way to defend a problem that couldn’t be solved. Then comes the justifying or sugarcoating.
A 20m² (215 sq ft) separate living room is already more than many have in their open-plan areas. Still, the bathroom is missing here. Who wants that?
There’s barely a corner for a wardrobe, actually almost none. A 19m² (205 sq ft) bedroom is well above average.
It is the way it is. Good luck with the general contractor and with the build. I wouldn’t call it a defense of a problem now... but for us it’s simply the best compromise.
Some things are predetermined by the plot and the desired orientation according to the cardinal directions, and then there were aspects that were definitely more important to us than others. The playroom should be as central as possible, the terrace definitely facing north (I know that sounds very unusual) and accessible from the kitchen. The main entrance should be at the top... and so on.
I simply believe that without experiencing the decision-making process, it’s hard to fully understand the choices.
ypg schrieb:
I don’t think that’s the aim. It takes weeks, either for the planner to consider the autism or for the builders/parents to accept the delicate balance of compromise (acknowledging the disability but also subordinating it to a well-functioning design). The focus is clearly visible and understandable here. I think you’re right. In addition, we’re no longer very young and are confident that this suits us. And it is indeed true that we have a focus that others might find hard to understand.