ᐅ Single-Family Home Optimization and Planning (180 sqm + Attic, No Basement)
Created on: 22 May 2020 21:23
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phil12345
Hello everyone,
I was directed to this interesting sub-forum through other threads, and of course, I would like to share our idea pool in the form of Draft 2.0.
First, a few facts about us:
Both 32 years old, no children, working full time. Two children are planned, but only after the house is built and before 40. So, relatively mid-term.
We plan to build in the front yard (650 m² (7,000 sq ft)) of the builder’s parents. The plot is signed, and the partnership agreement is in place. We envision a single-family house of about 180 m² (1,940 sq ft) with a double garage. We do not want a basement.
The house should preferably meet the KfW55 energy efficiency standard despite having a gas heating system. As a guy, I obviously find KNX great, but maybe Somfy Smart Home would also work. However, I would really regret it in the future if I squander that investment.
The cube shown in the drawing, originally made of exposed concrete, has now been clad with Trespa panels. The window shutters should be external Venetian blinds (Raffstores) in the basement and regular shutters on the upper floor. A large covered terrace (not visible here) is also very important to us since we really want to sit in the garden sheltered from the weather.
Additionally, we face the challenge that the driveway is from the southwest side, so we need to combine garden and driveway.
A wood-burning fireplace is very important to the builder. The airlock/transition zone between garage and house, connecting both, is also essential. We like the idea of a shared but “separate” bathroom; a bathtub is not necessary. An additional third, basic bathroom in the garage for garden parties is also planned (we live in a rural area of Lower Saxony, where corn and beer are enjoyed every other day…) but should be kept very simple.
I will actively participate in the thread and look forward to an engaging discussion.
Best regards,
Phil12345
I was directed to this interesting sub-forum through other threads, and of course, I would like to share our idea pool in the form of Draft 2.0.
First, a few facts about us:
Both 32 years old, no children, working full time. Two children are planned, but only after the house is built and before 40. So, relatively mid-term.
We plan to build in the front yard (650 m² (7,000 sq ft)) of the builder’s parents. The plot is signed, and the partnership agreement is in place. We envision a single-family house of about 180 m² (1,940 sq ft) with a double garage. We do not want a basement.
The house should preferably meet the KfW55 energy efficiency standard despite having a gas heating system. As a guy, I obviously find KNX great, but maybe Somfy Smart Home would also work. However, I would really regret it in the future if I squander that investment.
The cube shown in the drawing, originally made of exposed concrete, has now been clad with Trespa panels. The window shutters should be external Venetian blinds (Raffstores) in the basement and regular shutters on the upper floor. A large covered terrace (not visible here) is also very important to us since we really want to sit in the garden sheltered from the weather.
Additionally, we face the challenge that the driveway is from the southwest side, so we need to combine garden and driveway.
A wood-burning fireplace is very important to the builder. The airlock/transition zone between garage and house, connecting both, is also essential. We like the idea of a shared but “separate” bathroom; a bathtub is not necessary. An additional third, basic bathroom in the garage for garden parties is also planned (we live in a rural area of Lower Saxony, where corn and beer are enjoyed every other day…) but should be kept very simple.
I will actively participate in the thread and look forward to an engaging discussion.
Best regards,
Phil12345
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phil123456 Jun 2020 12:26Good morning,
what do you think of the Bien-Zenker Fantastic 162 V4?
Ground floor:
Here, I would enlarge the kitchen slightly and add access to the terrace.
The orientation suits our plot already. You have to compromise on the size of the utility room and the absence of a guest room.
With 164 sqm (1,766 sq ft) of usable floor space, even the bay window would be included, which we already had in our initial idea.
what do you think of the Bien-Zenker Fantastic 162 V4?
Ground floor:
Here, I would enlarge the kitchen slightly and add access to the terrace.
The orientation suits our plot already. You have to compromise on the size of the utility room and the absence of a guest room.
With 164 sqm (1,766 sq ft) of usable floor space, even the bay window would be included, which we already had in our initial idea.
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Bertram1006 Jun 2020 13:00I also think having the toilet behind the coat rack is a bad idea. The coat rack area is always cluttered and has many tripping hazards. Plus, the coat rack itself is too small. Personally, I would find it too far "inside the house" and not close enough to the entrance. I had it like that for a while and didn’t like it. Actually, I ended up carrying everything further inside anyway, for example groceries directly to the kitchen, so because of the small, impractical coat rack, the kitchen ended up being used as a coat storage area.
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phil123456 Jun 2020 13:52Hello,
the issue with the wardrobe is a compromise we would accept. The small utility room can be compensated for by placing the washing machine and dryer in the children’s bathroom. We do not want to swap the children’s bathroom for the guest room.
I moved the entrance to the master bedroom into the dressing room. In the children’s bathroom, I relocated the toilet and planned for the washing machine and dryer. The children’s bathroom then becomes a combined bathroom and utility room.
I extended the kitchen and added built-in cupboards and a small U-shaped layout. A sliding door was installed leading to the south-facing terrace. The large living/dining room was shifted slightly. In the corner by the staircase, a chimney was planned for a future wood stove. There is a sliding door from the living room to the hallway. Under the stairs, additional storage was created with a built-in cupboard. This could also be used to store more shoes to reduce the wardrobe issue.
the issue with the wardrobe is a compromise we would accept. The small utility room can be compensated for by placing the washing machine and dryer in the children’s bathroom. We do not want to swap the children’s bathroom for the guest room.
I moved the entrance to the master bedroom into the dressing room. In the children’s bathroom, I relocated the toilet and planned for the washing machine and dryer. The children’s bathroom then becomes a combined bathroom and utility room.
I extended the kitchen and added built-in cupboards and a small U-shaped layout. A sliding door was installed leading to the south-facing terrace. The large living/dining room was shifted slightly. In the corner by the staircase, a chimney was planned for a future wood stove. There is a sliding door from the living room to the hallway. Under the stairs, additional storage was created with a built-in cupboard. This could also be used to store more shoes to reduce the wardrobe issue.
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