ᐅ Window sill height 130 cm in the bedroom / home office?

Created on: 23 Nov 2021 17:37
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audiophilone
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audiophilone
23 Nov 2021 17:37
Hello... we have the following issue. Since we don’t want too many different window heights in the house and also don’t find the transition from a 130cm (51 inches) sill height to a low window in the same room or at the junctions particularly attractive, we are facing the above-mentioned problem. Actually, I’m not even sure if it’s really a problem.

West elevation of a two-story house as an architect’s design drawing with windows and entrance door.


South elevation of a modern building with garage on the left, multiple windows and flat roofs.


North elevation of a modern building, two levels, rows of windows and dimension lines.


East elevation of a modern house with flat roof, large window front and doors.
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hampshire
23 Nov 2021 17:44
I would always build from the inside out. If the windows fit well into the rooms, that is the right approach. If the rooms would benefit from a different shape or a different sill height, I would prefer to choose more varied windows on the facade or find another solution that meets all the requirements.
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ypg
23 Nov 2021 17:49
From the outside, it is not a problem and does not affect the aesthetics.
However, I would say that if there are no additional windows in the room, it will be dark or darker, since less light comes in.
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hampshire
23 Nov 2021 17:54
Can you incorporate light from above because of the flat roof? This will make the rooms brighter while keeping the external window lines clear and proportionate as desired.
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audiophilone
23 Nov 2021 17:55
Meeting all the requirements is not easy, and that is exactly where our problem lies. @ypg But don’t you think a 265cm (8 ft 8 in) and a 201cm (6 ft 7 in) window would not let in enough light?
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audiophilone
23 Nov 2021 17:56
@hampshire I hadn’t thought of the idea from above yet... but I’m not really sure how exactly that would work.