ᐅ Design - all orientations for a new single-family home construction
Created on: 3 Apr 2015 21:19
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MKoni
Hello dear forum community,
we are planning to build for the second time. The first time, five years ago, we built 175 sqm (1885 sq ft). Now we are moving and want to start the adventure again.
We have already looked at several options and have decided on this design. We are a family of six. Now we would like to hear what others think, because after about the tenth change, you don’t see everything so clearly anymore. The windows in this design are also not yet exactly how we want them and are currently being adjusted by the draftsman, but overall, it fits quite well.
It will be a KfW 55 standard house, equipped with an air-to-water heat pump (geothermal energy is not possible due to the water protection zone, and there is no gas supply in the building area), as well as photovoltaics with a storage system, a central ventilation system, and possibly a hydronic fireplace (wood or pellets).
We are curious and wish you all a happy Easter.
we are planning to build for the second time. The first time, five years ago, we built 175 sqm (1885 sq ft). Now we are moving and want to start the adventure again.
We have already looked at several options and have decided on this design. We are a family of six. Now we would like to hear what others think, because after about the tenth change, you don’t see everything so clearly anymore. The windows in this design are also not yet exactly how we want them and are currently being adjusted by the draftsman, but overall, it fits quite well.
It will be a KfW 55 standard house, equipped with an air-to-water heat pump (geothermal energy is not possible due to the water protection zone, and there is no gas supply in the building area), as well as photovoltaics with a storage system, a central ventilation system, and possibly a hydronic fireplace (wood or pellets).
We are curious and wish you all a happy Easter.
Hello,
I spoke with her today. Her plans did not include the fact that the upper floor is raised by an additional row of bricks. She added that on Sunday and therefore did not manage to draw the stairs at the top. According to DIN standards, there must be at least 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) of headroom. Ten centimeters (4 inches) are gained by angling the suspended ceiling above the stairs. She will redraw it differently. Even with angled steps, which are officially not included in the measurement but are more comfortable. She is the architect commissioned by the developer.
I spoke with her today. Her plans did not include the fact that the upper floor is raised by an additional row of bricks. She added that on Sunday and therefore did not manage to draw the stairs at the top. According to DIN standards, there must be at least 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) of headroom. Ten centimeters (4 inches) are gained by angling the suspended ceiling above the stairs. She will redraw it differently. Even with angled steps, which are officially not included in the measurement but are more comfortable. She is the architect commissioned by the developer.
Didn’t you say that everyone is tall? I would NEVER accept a stair height of only 200 cm (79 inches) with a sloped ceiling.
What I also just noticed is that the walk-in closet still only offers space for wardrobes up to a maximum of 300 cm (118 inches), and the middle children’s room then has the large glass wall.
I think the plan is not yet fully developed.
EDIT:
Even my home design CAD software manages to show a stairway that is at least drawn in the floor plan (which it clearly is in your draftsman’s plans [ ]) in a sectional view. I believe the sectional depiction was deliberately left out to avoid highlighting this design flaw.
What I also just noticed is that the walk-in closet still only offers space for wardrobes up to a maximum of 300 cm (118 inches), and the middle children’s room then has the large glass wall.
I think the plan is not yet fully developed.
EDIT:
Even my home design CAD software manages to show a stairway that is at least drawn in the floor plan (which it clearly is in your draftsman’s plans [ ]) in a sectional view. I believe the sectional depiction was deliberately left out to avoid highlighting this design flaw.
I adjusted the layout again... the staircase is now straight but rotated.
Under the staircase in the kitchen area, I recessed cabinets measuring 3x100 cm (3x39 inches) at different heights, used as a pantry for drinks and such.
The house has been shifted further toward the northeast since the kitchen/dining area has now moved to the southwest.
The bathrooms on the upper floor are relatively small, but the children's rooms are quite spacious.
The staircase from the upper floor to the attic is slightly steeper than the one from the ground floor to the upper floor, to leave enough floor space next to the bedroom door.
I imagine a laundry chute accessible from the hallway and both bathrooms. For this, there would be a wall opening in the hallway with a cabinet accessible from both the hallway and the children's bathroom. This cabinet could also store some towels and similar items.
In the ground floor hallway, there will be a proper cloakroom area, with a small chest of drawers or similar for initial storage near the entrance.
Maybe this offers some new ideas.
Under the staircase in the kitchen area, I recessed cabinets measuring 3x100 cm (3x39 inches) at different heights, used as a pantry for drinks and such.
The house has been shifted further toward the northeast since the kitchen/dining area has now moved to the southwest.
The bathrooms on the upper floor are relatively small, but the children's rooms are quite spacious.
The staircase from the upper floor to the attic is slightly steeper than the one from the ground floor to the upper floor, to leave enough floor space next to the bedroom door.
I imagine a laundry chute accessible from the hallway and both bathrooms. For this, there would be a wall opening in the hallway with a cabinet accessible from both the hallway and the children's bathroom. This cabinet could also store some towels and similar items.
In the ground floor hallway, there will be a proper cloakroom area, with a small chest of drawers or similar for initial storage near the entrance.
Maybe this offers some new ideas.
@kbt09
Hello,
please excuse the late reply, but I have been traveling a lot and unfortunately had very little time.
We carefully reviewed and considered your idea back and forth. However, in the end, we simply prefer the floor plan as it is. My wife designed it (as a rough sketch), and we incorporated all the elements that are important to us, also based on our experience with our current house.
After consulting with the building authority (planning department), we were able to mirror the house so that the orientation is more favorable. I also now have a section of the stairs, which I will share shortly for you to view.
Thank you very, very much again.
Hello,
please excuse the late reply, but I have been traveling a lot and unfortunately had very little time.
We carefully reviewed and considered your idea back and forth. However, in the end, we simply prefer the floor plan as it is. My wife designed it (as a rough sketch), and we incorporated all the elements that are important to us, also based on our experience with our current house.
After consulting with the building authority (planning department), we were able to mirror the house so that the orientation is more favorable. I also now have a section of the stairs, which I will share shortly for you to view.
Thank you very, very much again.
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