ᐅ Window opening options with controlled residential ventilation – planning ideas
Created on: 1 Nov 2020 14:22
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pagoni2020
After deciding to install a controlled residential ventilation system, my mindset regarding the possibility of opening windows has perhaps changed. I would appreciate hearing about your experiences on this topic.
We plan to design the larger glass areas in the so-called open space with a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio, meaning each would have one hinged door (no tilt-and-turn function); the large window by the dining table would even be fixed glass, while the individual rooms would have at least part of the window as an opening casement.
Originally, I wanted everything to be fully openable, at least to be able to bring in larger items if needed, and especially to ventilate at 150% capacity since I am a fresh air enthusiast. However, with controlled ventilation, fresh air is already supplied throughout the house, so I would essentially just have to change my mindset that used to tell me to open all the windows wide.
This way, I could install significantly more fixed glass, for example in the loft area where I had actually planned an automatic opening for ventilation.
Somehow, I still feel that I should be able to open everything, but that seems to be just a feeling rather than a real necessity.
For example, in the bathroom or even more so in the kitchen, I could install a very wide strip of uninterrupted glass—but then I wouldn’t be able to open the window.
What am I overlooking in my considerations, or what suggestions do you have on this topic?
We plan to design the larger glass areas in the so-called open space with a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio, meaning each would have one hinged door (no tilt-and-turn function); the large window by the dining table would even be fixed glass, while the individual rooms would have at least part of the window as an opening casement.
Originally, I wanted everything to be fully openable, at least to be able to bring in larger items if needed, and especially to ventilate at 150% capacity since I am a fresh air enthusiast. However, with controlled ventilation, fresh air is already supplied throughout the house, so I would essentially just have to change my mindset that used to tell me to open all the windows wide.
This way, I could install significantly more fixed glass, for example in the loft area where I had actually planned an automatic opening for ventilation.
Somehow, I still feel that I should be able to open everything, but that seems to be just a feeling rather than a real necessity.
For example, in the bathroom or even more so in the kitchen, I could install a very wide strip of uninterrupted glass—but then I wouldn’t be able to open the window.
What am I overlooking in my considerations, or what suggestions do you have on this topic?
I find the mechanical ventilation with heat recovery very good and wouldn’t want to do without it anymore.
However, I have a fixed window and the fixed part of the sliding door, which means there are exactly two fixed elements too many.
Mechanical ventilation reduces the need to open windows for ventilation, but something is still missing. I don’t want to miss the smell after rain, the spring air, or the feeling of freedom that an open window provides.
Besides, windows are easier to clean when they can be opened.
However, I have a fixed window and the fixed part of the sliding door, which means there are exactly two fixed elements too many.
Mechanical ventilation reduces the need to open windows for ventilation, but something is still missing. I don’t want to miss the smell after rain, the spring air, or the feeling of freedom that an open window provides.
Besides, windows are easier to clean when they can be opened.
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pagoni20203 Nov 2020 13:40haydee schrieb:
I find the mechanical ventilation with heat recovery to be very good and don’t want to miss it anymore.
However, I have a fixed window and the fixed part of the sliding door, and that’s exactly two fixed elements too many.
Mechanical ventilation reduces the reasons to open windows, but something is still missing. I don’t want to give up the smell after the rain, the spring air, the feeling of freedom that an open window brings.
And the windows are easier to clean. I understand you!
In the end, there will always be a fixed part unless you only choose the folding version for that.
Do you happen to have any picture of your “fixed version” that you described?
From what I read, you would do it differently now, mechanical ventilation or not, right?
I have a controlled residential ventilation system and I really like it—never want to be without it again! That said, there are reasons why occasional window ventilation is still useful when needed. In the end, just two small openings are enough if they create a draft. Air exchange doesn’t only happen through as much open area as possible, but through airflow between opposite openings.
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hampshire3 Nov 2020 19:00As a window solution, I suggest considering Solarlux. These can be fully opened so that no fixed sections remain. In good weather, you can have 9m (30 feet) open and essentially turn your living space into an outdoor area. We love it.
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pagoni20203 Nov 2020 19:19hampshire schrieb:
For the window solution, I suggest considering Solarlux. You can fully open these, leaving no fixed parts standing. With suitable weather, you could have 9m (30 feet) open and essentially extend your living space outdoors. We love it. Thanks, I already made some calls today about such folding doors. For 3.07m (10 feet), they said I should probably go with 4 panels, but that feels like too much framing around the opening to me.
In our case, it’s more of a hybrid approach; we handle some areas ourselves, but windows are installed by the builder or main contractor, although our supplier isn’t a typical main contractor as often described here.
I’m considering making just that one 3.07m (10 feet) window in the middle, in front of the dining table, as a folding door, and leave the other two window blocks in a standard setup with a single casement door each, which would be sufficient functionally (kitchen + small living room).
For the other two windows, the internal space might be tight with the stack of the opened folding window panels.
I also looked at some pictures from you today; the folding windows open either outward or inward and all fold in one direction, basically like an accordion in one piece, right?
And you equipped one area, meaning one window block, with these folding windows and the other windows were from elsewhere?
I somehow feel this would look nice but there might be something problematic about it that I’m not thinking of right now.
I’ll attach a picture of this area with the three equally sized window blocks on the south side facing the terrace. The middle, as I said, would be the dining area; on the left, a small fireplace and reading area; and on the right, the kitchen (still somewhat flexible). I’d appreciate it if you could answer and maybe have a suggestion specifically for our layout regarding windows/folding windows or similar. The “fixed” currently planned is just the idea so far.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
I understand you!
In the end, part of it will always be fixed, unless you use only the folding version.
Do you happen to have any picture of your "fixed version" that you describe?
I read that you would do it differently now, controlled residential ventilation or not, right? That’s what I would do. The folding version instead of a lift-and-slide door, and the other simply as an openable window instead of fixed.
1st photo: lift-and-slide door
I just imagine it would be wonderful to open it completely. Behind it is the dining area.
2nd photo: standard floor-to-ceiling window.
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