ᐅ Requesting Feedback: Single-Family Home Approximately 135 m²
Created on: 3 Dec 2019 08:59
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Mrs.Alkatraz
Hello everyone,
I have been quietly following the forum for some time and would like to thank you for the many helpful insights.
I would appreciate your feedback on our planned floor plan.
Thank you in advance.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 360m² (3,870 sq ft) + driveway
Slope approx. 1 m (3 ft) height difference
Number of parking spaces Carport
Number of floors 1.5 floors, upper floor with 2 m (6.5 ft) knee wall
Roof type Gable roof
Development plan according to §34
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type Single-family house with gable roof
Basement, floors Without basement, 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, age 2 people, 37 and 34 with a dog
Office: family use or home office? No office
Overnight guests per year 0
Open or closed layout Rather closed, not too open, separate areas
Conservative or modern construction Rather conservative with modern elements
Open kitchen, kitchen island: Still undecided whether to have a sliding door to the kitchen, or possibly an additional work surface or kitchen island
Number of dining spaces 4
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: Carport
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why or why not:
Hallway with coat rack and space for a dresser or cabinet, doors to the living room as a buffer zone for the dog.
House Design
Planned by:
- Architect, floor plan originated from the house builder, modified according to our ideas.
What do you particularly like? Why? Layout of the ground floor, orientation, kitchen possibly different
What do you not like? Still undecided whether the kitchen should be closed off with a sliding door or more open.
In the bathroom, a strip of windows on the eaves side between the bathtub and shower is planned.
Possibly an additional window in each children’s room on the eaves sides.
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 340,000 including incidental building costs
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 375,000
Preferred heating system: Air-to-water heat pump, possibly expandable with photovoltaic
I have been quietly following the forum for some time and would like to thank you for the many helpful insights.
I would appreciate your feedback on our planned floor plan.
Thank you in advance.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 360m² (3,870 sq ft) + driveway
Slope approx. 1 m (3 ft) height difference
Number of parking spaces Carport
Number of floors 1.5 floors, upper floor with 2 m (6.5 ft) knee wall
Roof type Gable roof
Development plan according to §34
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type Single-family house with gable roof
Basement, floors Without basement, 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, age 2 people, 37 and 34 with a dog
Office: family use or home office? No office
Overnight guests per year 0
Open or closed layout Rather closed, not too open, separate areas
Conservative or modern construction Rather conservative with modern elements
Open kitchen, kitchen island: Still undecided whether to have a sliding door to the kitchen, or possibly an additional work surface or kitchen island
Number of dining spaces 4
Fireplace: no
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: Carport
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why or why not:
Hallway with coat rack and space for a dresser or cabinet, doors to the living room as a buffer zone for the dog.
House Design
Planned by:
- Architect, floor plan originated from the house builder, modified according to our ideas.
What do you particularly like? Why? Layout of the ground floor, orientation, kitchen possibly different
What do you not like? Still undecided whether the kitchen should be closed off with a sliding door or more open.
In the bathroom, a strip of windows on the eaves side between the bathtub and shower is planned.
Possibly an additional window in each children’s room on the eaves sides.
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 340,000 including incidental building costs
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 375,000
Preferred heating system: Air-to-water heat pump, possibly expandable with photovoltaic
Mrs.Alkatraz schrieb:
I can’t understand how some homeowners block off their living rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and then, at worst, keep the blinds or shutters closed all day long. Shutters aren’t used for privacy (most living rooms don’t face the street anyway, and if they do, there are special reflective coatings). They primarily provide sun and heat protection, especially on very sunny and warm days. Windows, including large ones, are essential to bring enough natural daylight into the house or to allow an unobstructed view of the garden.
Mrs.Alkatraz schrieb:
When I lie on my sofa in the living room, I want to be able to relax and have the space not be visible from outside. A retreat. You can have that... even with panoramic windows facing the garden. Most people feel comfortable despite having windows. This is why planning distinguishes between patio doors, panoramic windows, window bands, or narrow slit windows. You plan accordingly. It’s not just black or white, all or nothing. You need natural daylight. And your living room often ends up a completely dark hole. Corner windows actually let in less light than the two panes might suggest.
And before being reliant on artificial lighting all the time in your own home, it’s better to install bigger or more windows and then simply close the shutters during the times you want privacy. That approach is definitely preferable the other way around.
And honestly: when are you usually lying on the sofa? Is there really so much activity from delivery people or others outside?
The lack of daylight also affects the upper floors: with a window reveal depth of one meter, you’ll have 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) wide windows, through which sunlight only reaches for short periods.
...and as mentioned earlier: the hallway.
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Mrs.Alkatraz5 Dec 2019 13:36Thank you for your input.
I might just have a different perspective on this topic.
In the hallway by the stairs, there are two windows one above the other, both 1.08 meters (3.5 feet) high (they will still be centered).
And then one next to the front door.
Maybe a strip window above the front door could be added.
Or do you see any other possibilities?
The upper floor is reserved. If the bedroom is located at the bottom left of the plan, then there would be windows on the eaves side at the bottom right and in the second children's room.
Should we add another floor-to-ceiling window next to the corner windows at the bottom of the plan in the living room? (see attachment)
A window in the utility room would take up too much space that I need for equipment and shelves.
I might just have a different perspective on this topic.
In the hallway by the stairs, there are two windows one above the other, both 1.08 meters (3.5 feet) high (they will still be centered).
And then one next to the front door.
Maybe a strip window above the front door could be added.
Or do you see any other possibilities?
The upper floor is reserved. If the bedroom is located at the bottom left of the plan, then there would be windows on the eaves side at the bottom right and in the second children's room.
Should we add another floor-to-ceiling window next to the corner windows at the bottom of the plan in the living room? (see attachment)
kaho674 schrieb:
The utility room doesn’t have a window at all. Absurd! Yes, let’s bring some light into the place. It’s such a dark hole.
A window in the utility room would take up too much space that I need for equipment and shelves.
....turn the house, turn the house!
Do it, do it, yes, do it!
But you don’t want to strain your eyes, do you? And maybe let some fresh air in occasionally? I didn’t read whether you will have a mechanical ventilation system, but even so... there’s equipment, you wash, you dry, etc... you might want to open a window sometimes.
PS: The house... turn it, do it!
Do it, do it, yes, do it!
Mrs.Alkatraz schrieb:
One window takes up too much space in the technical room,
which I need for equipment and shelves.
But you don’t want to strain your eyes, do you? And maybe let some fresh air in occasionally? I didn’t read whether you will have a mechanical ventilation system, but even so... there’s equipment, you wash, you dry, etc... you might want to open a window sometimes.
PS: The house... turn it, do it!
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Mrs.Alkatraz5 Dec 2019 13:53The house has a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery.
I really don’t want or need a window.
The idea of rotating the house sounds good on paper, but it also has drawbacks due to the neighboring buildings and the interior layout.
However, it’s not completely off the table yet
(Somewhat influenced by the underlying messages here)
I really don’t want or need a window.
The idea of rotating the house sounds good on paper, but it also has drawbacks due to the neighboring buildings and the interior layout.
However, it’s not completely off the table yet
(Somewhat influenced by the underlying messages here)
face26 schrieb:
....rotate the house, rotate the house!
Do it, do it, yes, do it!
Mrs.Alkatraz schrieb:
but it also has disadvantages with the adjacent buildingsWe don’t know those, do we? Maybe you could share a plan or sketch?
Mrs.Alkatraz schrieb:
...and the room layoutI’m not convinced yet. As mentioned before, it would have to be rearranged.
Mrs.Alkatraz schrieb:
TRM really doesn’t want or need a window.Okay, I believe you don’t need one... even then, I wouldn’t fit out a room inside a house without any windows (unless mandatory). From a cost perspective, it’s not a deal-breaker. You could install a light strip window and put shelves underneath… but it’s your decision.
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