ᐅ 12 x 9.6 m, 2 full stories, basement, attic, 4 children's bedrooms
Created on: 26 Apr 2018 22:24
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Johannes L
Hello everyone,
After more than six years of searching, we will soon be able to purchase a plot of land, so it’s time to advance the planning.
Since we are still undecided whether to build with an architect or a developer, we started drawing ourselves and have been diligently browsing internet forums like this one. The floor plans below are the result, thanks to SketchUp.
I hope we understand the floor area ratio correctly, meaning the basement is not included. Otherwise, we have a problem...
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size 15.6 x 29.95 m = 436 sqm (51.2 x 98.3 ft = 4,692 sq ft)
Slope no
Site coverage ratio 0.4 = 174.4 sqm (1,878 sq ft)
Floor area ratio 0.8 = 348.8 sqm (3,753 sq ft)
Building envelope, building line and boundary 12 m depth (39 ft)
Setbacks 3 m (10 ft) on right and left
Number of parking spaces only in front of the garage planned
Number of storeys 2 full storeys
Roof type Gable roof 42 degrees
Style brick + Wienerberger Poroton T7 P 36.5
Orientation garden facing east-northeast
Maximum height restrictions 10 m (33 ft) high
Other requirements finished floor level at least 30 cm (12 inches) above reference mark
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type gable roof is mandatory
Basement, number of storeys 2 full
Number and ages of occupants 6 (37, 36, 6, 4, 2, 0)
Space requirements on ground and upper floors (see plan)
Office: family use or home office? both
Guests sleeping per year the attic provides enough space
Open or closed architecture
Traditional or modern design it will be a smart home with KNX, photovoltaic system, heat pump, possibly battery storage…
Open kitchen, kitchen island open kitchen
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace no
Music/stereo wall I was thinking of multi-room audio, i.e. one ceiling speaker per room
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport garage
Utility garden, greenhouse later
Additional wishes/particulars/daily routine, also reasons why certain things are required or excluded The house should be divisible in 25 years, hence the staircase placement. There is a kitchen shown on the upper floor, but it will only be relevant in 25 years. I roughly marked the ventilation system, indicating where ceiling or wall outlets might be and where ducts lead to the upper floors. The two offices are important. The master bedroom on the ground floor is future-proof. Everyone gets old!
House design
Who designed the plan: us amateurs
What do you like most? Why? four equally sized children’s rooms
What do you like least? Why? the upstairs hallway might be somewhat dark
Price estimate according to architect/planner: if only we knew
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: 400 + building allowance
Preferred heating technology: ground-source heat pump
If you have to give up features or extensions
- what can you do without: I hope we don’t have to
- what can you not do without: we definitely want to keep the base dimensions and the basement is a must, but we may have to save on components.
Why is the design like it is now? 4 children’s rooms, two offices, ground floor master bedroom, divisibility in 25 years…
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? that’s what we want to know from you
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
What would you do differently and why?
After more than six years of searching, we will soon be able to purchase a plot of land, so it’s time to advance the planning.
Since we are still undecided whether to build with an architect or a developer, we started drawing ourselves and have been diligently browsing internet forums like this one. The floor plans below are the result, thanks to SketchUp.
I hope we understand the floor area ratio correctly, meaning the basement is not included. Otherwise, we have a problem...
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size 15.6 x 29.95 m = 436 sqm (51.2 x 98.3 ft = 4,692 sq ft)
Slope no
Site coverage ratio 0.4 = 174.4 sqm (1,878 sq ft)
Floor area ratio 0.8 = 348.8 sqm (3,753 sq ft)
Building envelope, building line and boundary 12 m depth (39 ft)
Setbacks 3 m (10 ft) on right and left
Number of parking spaces only in front of the garage planned
Number of storeys 2 full storeys
Roof type Gable roof 42 degrees
Style brick + Wienerberger Poroton T7 P 36.5
Orientation garden facing east-northeast
Maximum height restrictions 10 m (33 ft) high
Other requirements finished floor level at least 30 cm (12 inches) above reference mark
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type gable roof is mandatory
Basement, number of storeys 2 full
Number and ages of occupants 6 (37, 36, 6, 4, 2, 0)
Space requirements on ground and upper floors (see plan)
Office: family use or home office? both
Guests sleeping per year the attic provides enough space
Open or closed architecture
Traditional or modern design it will be a smart home with KNX, photovoltaic system, heat pump, possibly battery storage…
Open kitchen, kitchen island open kitchen
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace no
Music/stereo wall I was thinking of multi-room audio, i.e. one ceiling speaker per room
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport garage
Utility garden, greenhouse later
Additional wishes/particulars/daily routine, also reasons why certain things are required or excluded The house should be divisible in 25 years, hence the staircase placement. There is a kitchen shown on the upper floor, but it will only be relevant in 25 years. I roughly marked the ventilation system, indicating where ceiling or wall outlets might be and where ducts lead to the upper floors. The two offices are important. The master bedroom on the ground floor is future-proof. Everyone gets old!
House design
Who designed the plan: us amateurs
What do you like most? Why? four equally sized children’s rooms
What do you like least? Why? the upstairs hallway might be somewhat dark
Price estimate according to architect/planner: if only we knew
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: 400 + building allowance
Preferred heating technology: ground-source heat pump
If you have to give up features or extensions
- what can you do without: I hope we don’t have to
- what can you not do without: we definitely want to keep the base dimensions and the basement is a must, but we may have to save on components.
Why is the design like it is now? 4 children’s rooms, two offices, ground floor master bedroom, divisibility in 25 years…
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? that’s what we want to know from you
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
What would you do differently and why?
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Johannes L2 May 2018 09:59I agree with the assessment that the windows on the east and west sides are not ideally positioned from the outside. However, from the inside, they work well. It might be possible to modify the attic window. If a triangular window that covers the entire area were installed, the issue would be resolved. Yes, of course, it would cost more... but here we are focusing on a nice and practical floor plan.
Regarding the guest bathroom, I would like to point out that toilets in caravans/motorhomes, airplanes, and trains offer even less space... and the 110cm by 80cm (43 inches by 31 inches) dimensions are almost a minimum standard in changing rooms. I think it would be fine if the "room" also receives a window.
Regarding the guest bathroom, I would like to point out that toilets in caravans/motorhomes, airplanes, and trains offer even less space... and the 110cm by 80cm (43 inches by 31 inches) dimensions are almost a minimum standard in changing rooms. I think it would be fine if the "room" also receives a window.
I have to say upfront that such a toilet setup is somewhat acceptable as long as the door opens outward.
However, there is a difference between something being acceptable and it working well or looking nice.
By the way, toilets on trains and airplanes are probably the least preferred, used only because you can’t postpone the need until the next stop.
Edit: In changing rooms, there is no toilet bowl, so I don’t have to worry about my skirt brushing against the seat when I turn around, or picking up droplets from a careless previous user. If reading this already makes you cringe: you’re welcome, but unfortunately, this is often the daily reality. Ew.
However, there is a difference between something being acceptable and it working well or looking nice.
By the way, toilets on trains and airplanes are probably the least preferred, used only because you can’t postpone the need until the next stop.
Edit: In changing rooms, there is no toilet bowl, so I don’t have to worry about my skirt brushing against the seat when I turn around, or picking up droplets from a careless previous user. If reading this already makes you cringe: you’re welcome, but unfortunately, this is often the daily reality. Ew.
Johannes L schrieb:
I agree that the windows on the east and west sides are not ideally positioned from the outside. However, from the inside they work. One option could be to modify the attic window. If you install a triangular window covering the entire area, that problem would be solved. Yes, of course, that costs money… but this is about having a beautiful and practical floor plan. Yes, it can certainly be improved—without drastically changing the floor plan. But it will require some compromises.
Johannes L schrieb:
Regarding the guest toilet, keep in mind that toilets in caravans/motorhomes, airplanes, and trains take up less space... and 110cm x 80cm (43 inches x 31 inches) is almost the minimum standard in changing rooms. I think if you add a window to the “room,” it will be fine. You want to install a guest toilet in your house like in a bus or caravan? You know what, do whatever you want! I’m just glad I don’t have to be your guest.
The toilet discussion with a small prefabricated toilet cabin is completely absurd.
This is not in any way comparable to the failed shower planning.
Schwörerhaus has a show home where the toilet with a small hand washbasin in the main bathroom is separate, with both a frosted glass sliding door and a regular door, allowing access to the toilet from both sides. If you make it accessible from the small hallway, the problem is solved.
This is not in any way comparable to the failed shower planning.
Schwörerhaus has a show home where the toilet with a small hand washbasin in the main bathroom is separate, with both a frosted glass sliding door and a regular door, allowing access to the toilet from both sides. If you make it accessible from the small hallway, the problem is solved.
ypg schrieb:
..by having the toilet with a small hand basin located separately in the main bathroom, with both a frosted glass sliding door and a regular door, allowing access to the toilet from both sides. If you can access it from the small hallway, the problem is solved. Great idea!
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