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?
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pagoni20203 Nov 2020 19:48haydee schrieb:
I would go with that. The folding version instead of a lift-and-slide door,
and the other one simply as an operable window instead of fixed.
1st photo lift-and-slide door
I just imagine it being wonderful to fully open it. Behind it is the dining area.
2nd photo standard floor-to-ceiling window. I feel the same about the idea of basically sitting outside; unfortunately, it’s only 3.07 meters (10 feet) wide, but there are three of them. Maybe just folding in front of the dining area and opening one-third on the left and right in the kitchen and living room, with two-thirds fixed... hmm...
Please take a look at the floor plan section above and let me know what you think.
There definitely won't be any lift-track anywhere.
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hampshire3 Nov 2020 20:33pagoni2020 schrieb:
I looked at some pictures of yours today; the folding windows open outward or inward and all in one direction, sort of like an accordion in one piece, right?Our folding mechanism opens outward because I didn’t want anything to block the inside space. When opened, it forms a narrow window stack. Three panels should be no problem.pagoni2020 schrieb:
And you equipped one area, a window section, with these folding windows and got the other windows from somewhere else?We installed folding windows on both windows in our half of the house; it really lets us open up the room. In the right building section, it was a bit too expensive for the children’s apartments.Open like this
Closed like this:
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pagoni20203 Nov 2020 21:25hampshire schrieb:
We have the folding mechanism opening outwards, as I didn’t want anything to get in the way inside. When opened, it creates a narrow window section. Three panels shouldn’t be a problem.
In our half of the house, we equipped both windows with folding windows, which really allows us to open up the room. In the right part of the building, we found it a bit too costly for the children’s apartments.
This is how it looks open.
This is how it looks closed: Thanks for the info and effort.
We are currently looking into this topic 🙂
Of course, it also depends on the additional cost compared to “standard” aluminum windows.
Maybe just the middle panel, as @haydee suggests… hm…
Outward opening sounds interesting because of saving space inside, but we won’t have any roof overhang except for a glass canopy in front of the kitchen area.
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hampshire3 Nov 2020 22:48pagoni2020 schrieb:
Of course, it also depends on the additional cost compared to "standard" aluminum windows.Factor of 4-6. Depending on which "standard" aluminum windows you choose.haydee schrieb:
That's what I would do. The folding version instead of the lift-and-slide door
and the other simply as an opening 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. What is the junction for?