ᐅ Number of roof windows and their placement.

Created on: 9 Nov 2023 00:01
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Stein2023
Hello everyone,

we are currently planning roof windows. Below you will find the attic floor plan, where the windows have been placed provisionally:


Upper floor plan with roof terrace, staircase, and living area

As you can see, there are also windows on the gable side. The roof space will be used as a studio and has no other interior walls.

Are 6 roof windows too many? Maybe you have some experience with this.
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ypg
11 Nov 2023 21:08
Stein2023 schrieb:

Yes, we are working on that in parallel. That’s why I asked about the quantity of roof windows.

Surely you’re not serious about repeating your initial question???
We could just as well start again from post 2 🤨
As I have already said: your floor area needs natural light. And if roof windows are not an option (for whatever reason), then use gable windows or centrally placed windows. You need to use your own judgment now. I would have expected you to have already proposed your own placement and adjustments.
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kbt09
11 Nov 2023 23:45
Stein2023 schrieb:

Yes, we are doing that in parallel. That’s why I asked about the quantities of roof windows.
kbt09 schrieb:

Where is north?

I can only agree with @ypg. Currently, the windows are evenly distributed. You once mentioned that one should probably be opposite the stairway.

So, take a closer look, check where different areas could be within the room, and where windows would work nicely. And regarding photovoltaics... where exactly is north?
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hanghaus2023
12 Nov 2023 10:12
If photovoltaic panels are planned, it is better to have 2 large roof windows instead of 6 small ones. Or at least not spread out over the entire area. Where is north? It is better to place the roof windows there.
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ypg
12 Nov 2023 10:37
kbt09 schrieb:

... so where is north now?
I can only agree with that.
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Stein2023
12 Nov 2023 20:31
Sorry guys for the late reply. North is at the top of the plan.
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hanghaus2023
13 Nov 2023 12:29
This is how I would plan it, assuming the intended use does not require otherwise.

For photovoltaics, a maximum of 2 * 21 modules would fit. 42 * 440 watts = 16.8 kWp, which is unfortunately not ideally utilized with an east/west orientation.

Grundriss eines Hauses mit Wohnzimmer 71,9 m², Treppen und Sitzgruppen