Hello dear community,
I am new here and hope this post is in the right subforum.
We have purchased a plot of land (2000 sqm (21,528 sq ft) building land, 1000 sqm (10,764 sq ft) green space) and are now in the planning phase. We have agreed that it should be a prefabricated house using timber frame construction. We are only allowed to build a single-story house, so it will end up being a one-and-a-half-story with a gable roof. Currently, we have requested quotes from Bien-Zenker and Okal Haus, but we are not yet 100% convinced.
Now to my question today:
I have been working on the floor plan for several weeks and keep wondering how and where to best accommodate our fitness area. We are both passionate amateur strength trainers and would like to finally fulfill the dream of our own small fitness space. We estimate needing about 30 sqm (320 sq ft) of floor area.
We have been advised by the construction companies and an architect against a basement (one large room finished as a living cellar, the rest as storage cellar). Currently, the fitness area is planned as an extension (costing around 30,000 euros), accessible through the utility room. I actually prefer a basement, since we could also place the technical installations and utility room there, which would allow for a generally smaller main floor area of the house.
With the extension, the house currently has a size of 195 sqm (2,098 sq ft).
Do you have other ideas or suggestions? Or have you planned a fitness area inside your house yourselves?
I look forward to your feedback!
I am new here and hope this post is in the right subforum.
We have purchased a plot of land (2000 sqm (21,528 sq ft) building land, 1000 sqm (10,764 sq ft) green space) and are now in the planning phase. We have agreed that it should be a prefabricated house using timber frame construction. We are only allowed to build a single-story house, so it will end up being a one-and-a-half-story with a gable roof. Currently, we have requested quotes from Bien-Zenker and Okal Haus, but we are not yet 100% convinced.
Now to my question today:
I have been working on the floor plan for several weeks and keep wondering how and where to best accommodate our fitness area. We are both passionate amateur strength trainers and would like to finally fulfill the dream of our own small fitness space. We estimate needing about 30 sqm (320 sq ft) of floor area.
We have been advised by the construction companies and an architect against a basement (one large room finished as a living cellar, the rest as storage cellar). Currently, the fitness area is planned as an extension (costing around 30,000 euros), accessible through the utility room. I actually prefer a basement, since we could also place the technical installations and utility room there, which would allow for a generally smaller main floor area of the house.
With the extension, the house currently has a size of 195 sqm (2,098 sq ft).
Do you have other ideas or suggestions? Or have you planned a fitness area inside your house yourselves?
I look forward to your feedback!
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Alessandro17 Sep 2020 10:22I would include the extension within the thermal envelope so that it can be heated in winter using underfloor heating and install good shading for the summer to keep it comfortable. During training, the blinds can be raised.
Additionally, the extension can be used for other purposes as well.
Additionally, the extension can be used for other purposes as well.
Alessandro schrieb:
I would include the extension within the thermal envelope, so you can heat it in winter using underfloor heating. For summer, install good shading to keep it comfortable. During training, you can then raise the blinds. Oh my God, training and sweating at the same time? That’s just not acceptable, heaven forbid!
Bookstar schrieb:
Come on, that’s really quite exaggerated now. But okay!
On topic: Build 40m² (430 sq ft) bigger on the plot, install air conditioning, and add large floor-to-ceiling windows. Then you can also use the garden as an extended fitness area, which is really cool!
We have ours with 25m² (270 sq ft) in the basement. However, it’s living space quality with 2 large windows. It’s pretty cool, but if I had the chance, I would always choose above ground. After all the ideas, we’re also leaning toward the original plan to integrate the fitness area. What equipment do you have in your basement?
BiLa137 schrieb:
What appliances do you have in your basement?Better question: What appliances have YOU planned for it?Scout schrieb:
My ideal solution would be a sunroom extension without heating (but without a glass roof), with a paved floor and sliding doors leading to the terrace. The floor could then be covered with rubber mats, and crash mats placed in critical areas. In summer, you can open the doors and use the terrace as well. For winter, install infrared heating or a warm-air blower. It heats up quickly, 15°C (59°F) is enough since it’s only used for a few hours during certain months of the year. This also provides an extra playroom for kids or a party room.
A sunroom without heating should be feasible at around 1000 euros per square meter (about 93 USD per square foot). A heated extension would be significantly more expensive, at least as much as living space. I would recommend a ceiling height of 280 cm (110 inches), which is good for olympic lifts or pull-ups. With a bit more height, a climbing wall could also be installed. Thanks for your ideas! The unheated sunroom is definitely worth considering. I will look into it more and might have to ask again.
In theory, 2.50 m (98 inches) ceiling height is enough, which is the case in the current rental apartment. I need to check how much raising the ceiling would affect the budget.
Tassimat schrieb:
Better question: What equipment have YOU considered?Barbell and dumbbell bars, enough weights, a cable tower, 1-2 benches, a pull-up/dip station, 1 cardio machine...
The list is still not finalized.
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