ᐅ Building an End-Terrace House – What Technical Requirements Should Be Considered?
Created on: 4 Dec 2018 09:30
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goalkeeper
Hello everyone,
First of all, I would like to say a friendly hello to the group. I just registered because I couldn’t find any help on Google for my question.
We are planning to apply for a corner townhouse plot in our community. However, the municipality has not hired a developer to build the houses; instead, the houses have to be constructed independently by the owners.
There is a points system for the application, where factors like the number of children, how long you have lived in the community, and so on are weighted differently.
If you join forces with other interested parties and apply together, these points are added up, increasing your chances of being allocated a building plot. At the same time, you commit to building together, meaning you also have to coordinate with a developer.
We have tried to find people from our community, where we also live, who share the same ideas for building. This turned out to be impossible, as everyone has different opinions on how to build.
Therefore, we will probably apply alone for an end townhouse. However, I am now wondering if there are any laws or regulations regarding self-managed construction of townhouses? For example, if we build two full floors with an attic and a mono-pitched roof, is it allowed for the middle house to have a gable roof and only two full floors? Or does the first person to build set the standard that the others must follow?
Please forgive me if these are beginner questions — but I am one.
Thank you for your help!
First of all, I would like to say a friendly hello to the group. I just registered because I couldn’t find any help on Google for my question.
We are planning to apply for a corner townhouse plot in our community. However, the municipality has not hired a developer to build the houses; instead, the houses have to be constructed independently by the owners.
There is a points system for the application, where factors like the number of children, how long you have lived in the community, and so on are weighted differently.
If you join forces with other interested parties and apply together, these points are added up, increasing your chances of being allocated a building plot. At the same time, you commit to building together, meaning you also have to coordinate with a developer.
We have tried to find people from our community, where we also live, who share the same ideas for building. This turned out to be impossible, as everyone has different opinions on how to build.
Therefore, we will probably apply alone for an end townhouse. However, I am now wondering if there are any laws or regulations regarding self-managed construction of townhouses? For example, if we build two full floors with an attic and a mono-pitched roof, is it allowed for the middle house to have a gable roof and only two full floors? Or does the first person to build set the standard that the others must follow?
Please forgive me if these are beginner questions — but I am one.
Thank you for your help!
G
goalkeeper9 May 2019 17:04Maria16 schrieb:
Why can’t you fit the pump under the roof at 35 degrees? You planned for 10 m (33 feet), didn’t you? That results in quite a high ceiling right under the ridge! With 9.6 m (31.5 feet) and 32 degrees, we still have plenty of headroom. The utility room will be located on the side under the roof – so the 2 m (6.5 feet) line shifts accordingly.
However, the meeting with the building authority was very helpful – they approved a deviation of 5 degrees, so we can keep 40 degrees and the neighboring house 35 degrees.
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goalkeeper11 May 2019 09:03I would like to know your opinion on whether our current list of additional features is sufficient or if it should be expanded.
Background: we will receive the construction contract next week, and on Monday we have a short call scheduled with the general contractor to discuss any potential additional features. Our current plan includes:
- Central ventilation system by Zehnder
- Grünbeck water softening system SD18
- Rotex air-to-water heat pump including underfloor heating and electric towel radiator in the bathroom
- Electric roller shutters with central control on the ground floor (one button to close all windows simultaneously)
- Three intercom stations (one on each floor)
- 4m (13 feet) lift-and-slide door with soft-close and external venetian blinds
- Walk-in tiled shower with rain showerhead (concealed installation)
- All sanitary fixtures selected from Villeroy & Boch (of course, more upgrades will be added)
- Recessed ceiling spotlights in concrete ceiling for hallway, guest toilet, kitchen, and bathroom
- Ground floor finished in Q3 plaster quality plus painter’s fleece; rest in Q2 quality with textured wallpaper (this suits us)
- Windows and roof tiles in anthracite
- Dormer window
- Steel-wood staircase with closed risers
We have also budgeted for further upgrades in sanitary and electrical systems (possibly smart home features).
What additional features do you consider essential or state-of-the-art in a new build?
Looking forward to your suggestions!
Background: we will receive the construction contract next week, and on Monday we have a short call scheduled with the general contractor to discuss any potential additional features. Our current plan includes:
- Central ventilation system by Zehnder
- Grünbeck water softening system SD18
- Rotex air-to-water heat pump including underfloor heating and electric towel radiator in the bathroom
- Electric roller shutters with central control on the ground floor (one button to close all windows simultaneously)
- Three intercom stations (one on each floor)
- 4m (13 feet) lift-and-slide door with soft-close and external venetian blinds
- Walk-in tiled shower with rain showerhead (concealed installation)
- All sanitary fixtures selected from Villeroy & Boch (of course, more upgrades will be added)
- Recessed ceiling spotlights in concrete ceiling for hallway, guest toilet, kitchen, and bathroom
- Ground floor finished in Q3 plaster quality plus painter’s fleece; rest in Q2 quality with textured wallpaper (this suits us)
- Windows and roof tiles in anthracite
- Dormer window
- Steel-wood staircase with closed risers
We have also budgeted for further upgrades in sanitary and electrical systems (possibly smart home features).
What additional features do you consider essential or state-of-the-art in a new build?
Looking forward to your suggestions!
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boxandroof11 May 2019 09:18goalkeeper schrieb:
Rotex air-to-water heat pump including underfloor heating as well as electric towel heater in the bathroomUnderfloor heating: design all loops at about 80 meters (260 feet), absolutely no more than 100 meters (330 feet), plan for a maximum supply temperature of around 30°C (86°F) at standard outdoor temperature. Feel free to specify your own room temperatures. => Request a room-by-room heating load calculation and verify it yourself.Do not oversize the heat pump.
If you like the bathroom to be continuously warm, have the underfloor heating installed in the walls there as well; otherwise, the electric heater is a good choice. A more comfortable option might be an infrared heater, as it heats up faster. Omit individual room control or deactivate it after moving in. No bypass valves. The heat pump should definitely be installed without a buffer tank. Domestic hot water storage of 200 to 300 liters (50 to 80 gallons).
goalkeeper schrieb:
What else would you consider state of the art or indispensable in a new build?Photovoltaic systems almost always pay off. Prioritize other roof structures early so you have plenty of space.Ventilation system with humidity recovery. Design it generously.
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