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Ruth+Dennis9 Jan 2022 22:12Hello everyone,
Based on the attached floor plan ideas from construction companies, we have developed and drawn our own floor plan. Before we take the next step with a designer or builder, we would like to hear your opinions.
Thank you very much
Dennis
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1206 m² (12,978 sq ft)
Slope: Height difference from south (terrace) to north (street) is about 2–3 m (6.5–10 ft). By the way, who usually conducts a height survey? Is this typically done as part of the soil survey?
The building project must comply with §34 BauG (“Building Code”) to “fit in” with the surroundings. The building authority would like a “green strip” on the north side—the pre-application for approval has been submitted regarding this. Consent from the neighbors has been obtained.
Facing-brick bungalow with a gable roof, long side oriented south/north
Garage with space for 2 vehicles and a storage room
Carport next to the bungalow
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
- How can traffic areas be minimized practically in a bungalow while keeping all rooms accessible?
- Why do example bungalows often have L-shaped or corner layouts? Aren't these more expensive unnecessarily?
- How is the floor plan regarding noise from the street to the north and within the house itself?






Based on the attached floor plan ideas from construction companies, we have developed and drawn our own floor plan. Before we take the next step with a designer or builder, we would like to hear your opinions.
Thank you very much
Dennis
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1206 m² (12,978 sq ft)
Slope: Height difference from south (terrace) to north (street) is about 2–3 m (6.5–10 ft). By the way, who usually conducts a height survey? Is this typically done as part of the soil survey?
The building project must comply with §34 BauG (“Building Code”) to “fit in” with the surroundings. The building authority would like a “green strip” on the north side—the pre-application for approval has been submitted regarding this. Consent from the neighbors has been obtained.
Facing-brick bungalow with a gable roof, long side oriented south/north
Garage with space for 2 vehicles and a storage room
Carport next to the bungalow
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
- How can traffic areas be minimized practically in a bungalow while keeping all rooms accessible?
- Why do example bungalows often have L-shaped or corner layouts? Aren't these more expensive unnecessarily?
- How is the floor plan regarding noise from the street to the north and within the house itself?
To avoid repeating myself ;-) I'll just leave you with the following reading suggestion: take a look at @Rampelzampel in this thread: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundriss-neubau-rechteckiges-bungalow-mit-130m-Wohnfläche.41529/
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Ysop*** schrieb:
Even without a questionnaire (which would be quite important), I don’t find the designs very successful.I have to admit that without a questionnaire, I usually don’t even look at the designs anymore! But now, after your comment: what exactly do you find problematic about the mirrored Inspiration 2?Ruth+Dennis schrieb:
In practice, how can you keep circulation space in a bungalow as small as possible while still making all rooms accessible?With a smart floor plan. You can’t really give tips without a questionnaire and a clear room program.The plot is marked with North, but this is not indicated in the designs.
Do you have the living room facing northwest and the utility room on the south side?
For a sloped site, does "filling" mean adding soil on your end?
With an estimated 16 x 10 m (52 x 33 ft) bungalow, it is partly set into the plot and looks uphill into the valley.
Otherwise, there must also be access routes, or there will only be walk-through rooms.
Hip roof or gable roof, warm roof or cold roof, exposed rafters or finished ceilings?
Do you have the living room facing northwest and the utility room on the south side?
For a sloped site, does "filling" mean adding soil on your end?
With an estimated 16 x 10 m (52 x 33 ft) bungalow, it is partly set into the plot and looks uphill into the valley.
Otherwise, there must also be access routes, or there will only be walk-through rooms.
Hip roof or gable roof, warm roof or cold roof, exposed rafters or finished ceilings?
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