ᐅ Attic not suitable for conversion

Created on: 30 Dec 2016 16:36
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Adas86
Hello everyone,

we are building with a construction company that includes an architect. Unfortunately, we are completely dissatisfied with the architect... a total disaster!

That’s why I’m asking here instead of him...
Our plans state "attic not suitable for conversion" – what does that mean exactly?

We actually wanted windows on both sides of the gable wall. However, he did not include them.
We planned to use a space-saving staircase for access. This was not shown in the drawings at all, as if the attic is not accessible at all...
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Adas86
4 Jan 2017 12:46
The roof will be insulated! There are no regulations regarding this in the development plan.

As mentioned, talking to the architect feels like hitting a wall. He works closely with our builder, so we don’t have the option to choose him ourselves...

From the very beginning, we stated that we want to use the space as a room! So this has been clear right from the start.

It seems quite strange to us why he suddenly left out the windows in the attic...

Could the reason for “not suitable for conversion” be solely because of the space-saving staircase?
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Adas86
4 Jan 2017 13:10
Attached is the cross-section:
Cross-section of a house with a pitched roof, staircase, attic, and dimension lines.
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Adas86
4 Jan 2017 13:13
Or could it be due to the number of full stories? According to the development plan, we are only allowed to have 1 full story.
Dokument mit Grundflächenberechnung und Vollgeschoss-Nachweis
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DG
4 Jan 2017 13:47
Bullseye. However, the architect should have informed you about this, since you assumed that you could still use the space. Perhaps it can be designated as a storage room, and then a staircase and windows in the roof could still be installed.

Best regards
Dirk Grafe
Nofret4 Jan 2017 13:59
Instead of guessing, you should talk to the architect.
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Knallkörper
4 Jan 2017 14:49
Dirk Grafe schrieb:
Direct hit. Although the architect should have informed you about this, since you expected to be able to use the space. Perhaps it can be declared as storage and then you might still be able to add a staircase and windows into the roof.

Best regards
Dirk Grafe

Why does finishing the attic affect the number of full stories of the top floor? I don’t quite understand the connection.