ᐅ Creating a Submission Plan for a 140m² Single-Family Home – Feedback and Tips?

Created on: 18 Apr 2017 17:31

Hello dear community,
We are planning to build a single-family house next year and believe we are ready to have a permit plan created.

The plot is 21m (69 feet) wide and 31m (102 feet) long.
The groundwater level is very high, so no basement.
The zoning regulations require both the house and the garage to have a gable roof.
The garden is located to the north behind the house; we deliberately placed the terrace on the north(west) side because we both prefer not to be exposed to the sun for long periods.
25 cm (10 inches) bricks + 20 cm (8 inches) insulation.
The house will be heated with geothermal energy (KNV Topline 1145) using a trench collector system.
The garage will be built without a door, essentially as a carport, allowing side access to the main entrance.
The roof above the mechanical room (in the attic) will simply be extended.
The guest toilet/bathroom on the ground floor will partially fit under the staircase.

Zoning restrictions/requirements: gable roof, eave height 5m (16 feet)
Plot size: 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 3m (10 feet), garage recessed 5m (16 feet)
Edge development: my "garage" adjacent to existing neighbor’s garage
Number of stories: 2
Roof style: gable roof
Architectural style: rather modern
Orientation: south-facing if possible
Maximum heights/limits: 5m (16 feet) eave height/roof edge

Homeowner requirements
No basement (due to high groundwater)
2 people (planning for 4)
Office: only intended as a storage room/guest room, for future needs

House design
Who designed it:
I designed it myself
We planned the kitchen in the “niche” so it is not the center of the room when entering and because it faces the street, letting us follow what is happening outside a bit.
The living room is on the darker north side since light from the south or west can be distracting when watching TV on the couch (as it is currently).

Thanks in advance,
Christian

zuluindia20 Apr 2017 13:08

#37

I didn’t realize that mentioning the room on the ground floor would start a discussion. This room is primarily intended as a cloakroom (an extended storage area, for example for a stroller) that could later accommodate at least a double bed when one of us can no longer manage the stairs. This way, initial space issues are resolved, and it also prepares for early signs of aging. If we both become largely immobile, we will likely move to assisted living.

I have now seen this kind of room on several floor plans and even a few times in real life (sometimes even a bit smaller), and I found it very practical regardless of its use.

Of course, I agree that my room, measuring 3.30 by 3.60 meters (11 by 12 feet), is still somewhat tight.

RobsonMKK20 Apr 2017 13:23

#38

In reality, in this case, you would more likely partition off a section of the large living room, as this would create a perfect "senior bedroom" with somewhat more sensible planning.

kaho67420 Apr 2017 13:31

#39

haydee schrieb:

Just because in the morning you can no longer put on compression stockings, or one of you needs a walker, or something similar, it doesn’t automatically mean you need assisted living or a care home.

Hmm, okay. Maybe we should distinguish between "aging" and "being ill." My grandmother is now 96 years old and doesn’t need a walker (I thought I was the only one from Saxony here). She can still climb to the first floor on a very narrow staircase if necessary. My uncle is only 75, but he’s bedridden and needs diapers due to dementia. My experience tells me that you really can’t plan for this at all.

zuluindia20 Apr 2017 13:42

#40

Please no arguments on my account.
I will upload revised plans on Saturday, then you can still decide whether the design is hopeless.

kaho67420 Apr 2017 13:43

#41

zuluindia schrieb:
I didn’t realize that mentioning the room on the ground floor would start a debate.

I wouldn’t base the discussion solely on that room. The entire plan has already been heavily criticized. In my opinion, rooms under 10m² (108 sq ft) are only suitable as storage spaces. Except for the living and children’s rooms, all your rooms are that small. It’s like a mouse family. As I said, it’s not worth arguing about. After all the necessary changes, there will be nothing left of the original design.
By the way, what are the thicknesses of the interior and exterior walls?

haydee20 Apr 2017 13:47

#42

kaho674 schrieb:
Mmh, okay. Maybe we should differentiate "age" from "illness." My grandmother is now 96 and doesn’t need a walker (I thought I was the Saxon here). She can still climb to the first floor using a very narrow staircase, if necessary. My uncle is only 75 but is bedridden and needs diapers because of dementia. From my experience, you really can’t plan for this.

You’re right, it’s not necessarily a matter of age. I probably know too many people with limited mobility due to illness. Your grandmother would never even think about moving her bedroom as long as she can still walk up and down the stairs twice a day.

However, if someone is no longer mobile, they will stay in the house as long as it is still manageable for both parties.

Simply put, accommodating limited mobility requires more space. Anyone considering this should be aware of that in my opinion. There’s no need to spend money on a shower that won’t be usable in case X.

ᐅ Creating a Submission Plan for a 140m² Single-Family Home – Feedback and Tips?

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