ᐅ Optimizing the Floor Plan of a Detached Single-Family Home, 155 sqm
Created on: 1 Jan 2025 23:01
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JoschNeubau24
Hello everyone,
I would like to share my floor plan here to get some feedback for optimization. We are already quite far along in the planning process and are generally satisfied. However, we can still make minor changes without any problems.
A brief introduction about us: a family with two children (2 and 4 years old). I work full-time without working from home, and my wife is currently not working but plans to return to part-time home office work in 1-2 years.
Mainly, my focus is on the window planning and the layout of the bedroom and bathroom. Regarding the windows, we wonder if there might be too many and whether that has significantly increased the costs.
Children’s rooms:
Do we still need windows facing east/west? This is probably a subjective question, but I’m happy to hear your opinions.
Bedroom:
Are windows facing north or west unnecessary? Alternatively, we could consider moving the partition wall so that the dressing room’s window also provides light to the bedroom.
Bathroom:
I’m wondering if the layout can still be improved, for example, by using a T-shaped design. We also have the issue of an extra window next to the toilet, primarily for ventilation. The window above the bathtub is not ideal for ventilation as it is hard to reach.
Any general comments are also welcome if something looks generally unfavorable.
I would like to share my floor plan here to get some feedback for optimization. We are already quite far along in the planning process and are generally satisfied. However, we can still make minor changes without any problems.
A brief introduction about us: a family with two children (2 and 4 years old). I work full-time without working from home, and my wife is currently not working but plans to return to part-time home office work in 1-2 years.
Mainly, my focus is on the window planning and the layout of the bedroom and bathroom. Regarding the windows, we wonder if there might be too many and whether that has significantly increased the costs.
Children’s rooms:
Do we still need windows facing east/west? This is probably a subjective question, but I’m happy to hear your opinions.
Bedroom:
Are windows facing north or west unnecessary? Alternatively, we could consider moving the partition wall so that the dressing room’s window also provides light to the bedroom.
Bathroom:
I’m wondering if the layout can still be improved, for example, by using a T-shaped design. We also have the issue of an extra window next to the toilet, primarily for ventilation. The window above the bathtub is not ideal for ventilation as it is hard to reach.
Any general comments are also welcome if something looks generally unfavorable.
JoschNeubau24 schrieb:
The surprise came with the ventilation system. Instead of the Tecalor TTL 4.5 ICS TSBC eco, we were offered a combined unit. The heating and ventilation device THZ 5.5 eco carries an additional cost of a whopping 21,000 € (about $22,000).
I can’t understand this extra charge. But since we are tied to the supplier, we cannot request other offers.
Therefore, we will most likely forego the ventilation system altogether. I am completely lost here. One device is supposed to be replaced with another model – on whose instruction and for what reason? And with an extra cost that sounds more like a total price. What exactly binds you to the supplier on one hand (a proprietary bus system or something similar?), and why on the other hand is it supposed to be completely dispensable?
If an agreed part of the delivery is unavailable, it should be replaced with an equivalent item; the risk of additional costs should not fall on the client (unless you were responsible for ordering late). I cannot really imagine such a contract: “The main subject of the contract will be delivered as a ‘pig in a poke,’ alternatively a goat at the price of a rhinoceros, or nothing, but universal pre-wiring is excluded”?
I also find the contractor accountable for how the additional cost is calculated, and if or why they expect you to cover it. “Just send us all your money, it’s urgent,” they say?
JoschNeubau24 schrieb:
And time is running out a bit, too. The house is supposed to be erected on March 3rd. So that means there are only 37 days left until D-Day. It seems you heard the boarding calls a bit too late. Everyone should know by now that you can’t wait until the ninth month to conceive a child. Or is it that today’s home builders just aren’t properly informed anymore?
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JoschNeubau2425 Jan 2025 06:27Of course, we can definitely keep the heat pump without the ventilation system. We had only requested a ventilation system and received the corresponding offer based on feedback from the forum.
Regarding the installation date: we unexpectedly received approval for the subsidy (application was submitted in March 2024). Both the developer and we had expected a later date, so until now, we have not been in a hurry to make a final decision.
Regarding the installation date: we unexpectedly received approval for the subsidy (application was submitted in March 2024). Both the developer and we had expected a later date, so until now, we have not been in a hurry to make a final decision.
JoschNeubau24 schrieb:
And time is running out a bit as well. The house is scheduled to be erected on March 3rd. I wasn’t aware of this progress; otherwise, the floor plan discussion probably wouldn’t have taken place as it did. So this is a prefabricated house?!
...and once again, the system also needs to serve the ground floor. If it’s prepared and you also have Olatz in the utility room, you can still do it after final inspection. I don’t know your conditions—in our case, construction sometimes came to a halt for six weeks, and before moving in we had to drive away several bird families that had taken up residence there. The wagtails come back every summer and enter again—just going home.
I think you’ve now got a few ideas on how to approach this.
What is the exact price difference from heat pump to heat pump including mechanical ventilation with heat recovery?
And what would be the cost for a completely separate mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system?
Would the pre-installation be accepted? It’s not that much, a anyway.
You should also address questions, otherwise it will get even more complicated.
Are you forgetting the ground floor?
And what would be the cost for a completely separate mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system?
Would the pre-installation be accepted? It’s not that much, a anyway.
You should also address questions, otherwise it will get even more complicated.
Are you forgetting the ground floor?
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