Hello dear forum members,
In the scope of work description of my GÜs, it states that windows up to a maximum size of 2 x 2.25 meters (7 x 7.4 feet) are included as standard. The number of windows does not matter, as long as the structural engineering allows it.
Setting aside the economic practicality of this rule, some questions have arisen during the planning phase:
It now looks like we will have a clear ceiling height of 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) (depending on cost calculations). The architect recommended opting for window heights of about 2.32 meters (7.6 feet).
1. Question: Does that really make such a big difference?
2. Question: What would be a reasonable surcharge for 4 floor-to-ceiling windows?
Thank you and best regards,
Tolentino
P.S.: If interested, here is the house planning thread; from the linked post onward it becomes interesting due to current updates.
In the scope of work description of my GÜs, it states that windows up to a maximum size of 2 x 2.25 meters (7 x 7.4 feet) are included as standard. The number of windows does not matter, as long as the structural engineering allows it.
Setting aside the economic practicality of this rule, some questions have arisen during the planning phase:
It now looks like we will have a clear ceiling height of 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) (depending on cost calculations). The architect recommended opting for window heights of about 2.32 meters (7.6 feet).
1. Question: Does that really make such a big difference?
2. Question: What would be a reasonable surcharge for 4 floor-to-ceiling windows?
Thank you and best regards,
Tolentino
P.S.: If interested, here is the house planning thread; from the linked post onward it becomes interesting due to current updates.
11ant schrieb:
I have just measured for the first time in my apartment: the clear finished ceiling height is 251 cm (99 inches), and the lintel height is 212 cm (83 inches). And are you satisfied?
Yes, and above all: the keyword was "for the first time" – I NEVER go around my apartment with a tape measure in everyday life. The previous apartment was only 250 cm (98 inches) high, and I never even noticed the 1 cm (0.4 inch) difference. At my godfather’s place in Baden-Württemberg, the ceiling height is even just 238 cm (94 inches), and sometimes even 232 cm (91 inches), without me ever having to duck my head. So I can’t relate to all this talk about treating 280 cm (110 inches) as a must and anything under 260 cm (102 inches) being almost slum-level. But I do have a shower that you step into the old-fashioned way instead of walking straight in – without any daily self-pity about it. And I also have roller shutters operated by a manual strap. Fully retro – just my year of construction.
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It's clear that 1cm (0.4 inches) is not noticeable. But maybe 20cm (8 inches) could be. I mean, that’s the difference between being able to put a suitcase on top of a 2.35m (7 ft 9 in) tall cabinet or only a few pictures that you don’t have space for right now.
But I agree with you, in daily life you probably won’t notice it.
The architect will be disappointed though.
But I agree with you, in daily life you probably won’t notice it.
The architect will be disappointed though.
Tolentino schrieb:
That will make the architect sad.Which one, about what?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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The architect commissioned by the general planner, who also proposed the taller windows, took it in stride. He also mentioned that with 225cm (89 inches) high windows, the finished ceiling height could go back up to 250cm (98 inches). He had suggested raising it by half a brick row, so about 260cm (102 inches), which would also work well with 225cm (89 inches) window height.
I still need to think it over. Right now, the roller shutters are bothering me.
The general planner refuses to install the windows in a way that would allow me to mount external roller shutters flush with the facade. It’s either built-in roller shutters, which he offers for $800 each, or none at all (which means I would have to attach external roller shutters on the facade). I think that looks awkward.
Now I have asked him to calculate how much credit I would get if I remove the windows completely. He didn’t like that. He said it’s not important right now; we need to finish the building permit/planning permission to avoid losing time, and we can discuss the roller shutters later during execution planning.
But aren’t the window sizes relevant for the building permit/planning permission?
I still need to think it over. Right now, the roller shutters are bothering me.
The general planner refuses to install the windows in a way that would allow me to mount external roller shutters flush with the facade. It’s either built-in roller shutters, which he offers for $800 each, or none at all (which means I would have to attach external roller shutters on the facade). I think that looks awkward.
Now I have asked him to calculate how much credit I would get if I remove the windows completely. He didn’t like that. He said it’s not important right now; we need to finish the building permit/planning permission to avoid losing time, and we can discuss the roller shutters later during execution planning.
But aren’t the window sizes relevant for the building permit/planning permission?
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