Hello,
we have chosen a plot of land and would appreciate your feedback on our floor plan.
Zoning plan / restrictions
Plot size: 920m² (9900 sq ft approx.)
Slope: 5.5% over 31m (102 ft) from north to south
Site occupancy index (floor area ratio): 0.4
Floor space index: 0.6
Building window, building line and boundary: 5m (16 ft) setback from the street
Number of storeys: II = ground floor + attic
Roof style: gable roof 45°
Maximum heights / limits: 4.6m (15 ft)
Additional requirements:
Knee walls are only allowed for II = ground floor plus attic buildings and up to a maximum height of 75cm (30 inches), measured from the top edge of the raw ceiling to the bottom edge of the rafter at the outer wall.
The ridge of roof extensions must be at least 0.8m (2 ft 7 inches) lower than the ridge of the main residential building.
Architectural style, roof style, building type: gable roof single-family house
Basement, number of storeys: No basement, ground floor + attic
Number of occupants, ages: He 31, she 28
Office: a little home office + occasional guests
open architecture
modern construction style
open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6 (or 8 including ends)
Fireplace: No
Garage
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine:
- Geothermal heat pump with deep drilling
- Ventilation system with heat recovery
- Monolithic 36cm (14 inch) brick walls
- Electrically operated roller shutters centrally controlled (via PLC) on the ground floor
- Kitchen island
House design
Designed by:
- Do-it-yourself
Price estimate based on forum experience:
Plot including additional costs: €58k
House including ancillary building costs for ceiling and walls: €450k
Personal budget limit for house including fittings:
€530k
Preferred heating technology:
Geothermal; if not possible, then air source
If you have to give up features / extensions, which ones would you omit:
- Kitchen island
- Geothermal heat
Why was the design created this way?
Based on the forum and what we actually need
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
The sloping ceilings concern me a bit. On the upper floor plan, I drew a 1.2m (4 ft) line, where the ceiling height should be 2m (6 ft 7 inches). I assume a knee wall of 80cm (31 inches) (since 75cm (30 inches) is measured on the outside). Otherwise, we hope you can point out “blind spots” we no longer see 🙂
Thank you in advance for your constructive criticism.
I hope we haven’t forgotten anything.
Best regards
we have chosen a plot of land and would appreciate your feedback on our floor plan.
Zoning plan / restrictions
Plot size: 920m² (9900 sq ft approx.)
Slope: 5.5% over 31m (102 ft) from north to south
Site occupancy index (floor area ratio): 0.4
Floor space index: 0.6
Building window, building line and boundary: 5m (16 ft) setback from the street
Number of storeys: II = ground floor + attic
Roof style: gable roof 45°
Maximum heights / limits: 4.6m (15 ft)
Additional requirements:
Knee walls are only allowed for II = ground floor plus attic buildings and up to a maximum height of 75cm (30 inches), measured from the top edge of the raw ceiling to the bottom edge of the rafter at the outer wall.
The ridge of roof extensions must be at least 0.8m (2 ft 7 inches) lower than the ridge of the main residential building.
Architectural style, roof style, building type: gable roof single-family house
Basement, number of storeys: No basement, ground floor + attic
Number of occupants, ages: He 31, she 28
Office: a little home office + occasional guests
open architecture
modern construction style
open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6 (or 8 including ends)
Fireplace: No
Garage
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine:
- Geothermal heat pump with deep drilling
- Ventilation system with heat recovery
- Monolithic 36cm (14 inch) brick walls
- Electrically operated roller shutters centrally controlled (via PLC) on the ground floor
- Kitchen island
House design
Designed by:
- Do-it-yourself
Price estimate based on forum experience:
Plot including additional costs: €58k
House including ancillary building costs for ceiling and walls: €450k
Personal budget limit for house including fittings:
€530k
Preferred heating technology:
Geothermal; if not possible, then air source
If you have to give up features / extensions, which ones would you omit:
- Kitchen island
- Geothermal heat
Why was the design created this way?
Based on the forum and what we actually need
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
The sloping ceilings concern me a bit. On the upper floor plan, I drew a 1.2m (4 ft) line, where the ceiling height should be 2m (6 ft 7 inches). I assume a knee wall of 80cm (31 inches) (since 75cm (30 inches) is measured on the outside). Otherwise, we hope you can point out “blind spots” we no longer see 🙂
Thank you in advance for your constructive criticism.
I hope we haven’t forgotten anything.
Best regards
ypg schrieb:
The kids’ rooms are too narrow – really poor room layout.ypg schrieb:
No quick fixes: Your kids’ rooms have an impossible layout.Zaba12 schrieb:
EDIT: The kids’ rooms are a disaster.WilhelmRo schrieb:
The kids’ rooms are "huge," and so far no one has felt like they’re narrow or cramped. (Or everyone is lying to our faces : )They’re now different in size and wider than your earlier attempts 😉 In your initial draft, the rooms were 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide, then just under 3 meters (9.8 feet) including the sloped ceiling. Now they have a more standard size of 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) including the slope.
Glad to see you back and feeling comfortable. That’s nice to read 🙂
W
WilhelmRo14 Jun 2022 10:12ypg schrieb:
Nice to hear from you again and that you’re feeling well. It’s always nice to read that 🙂Thank you. Yes, it has grown a bit more : ) from 165m² (1776 sq ft) to about 185m² (1991 sq ft) in the end. I often read threads like these where people give updates, and I always find it very interesting to see how a "wish" became reality – and what changed from the original "wish" to the final outcome : )
Best regards
WilhelmRo schrieb:
Yes, it has increased a bit more : ) from 165 sqm (1776 sq ft) it ended up being around 185 sqm (1991 sq ft)
Whoops, 20 sqm (215 sq ft) more – great salesperson. 😉Great that you’re sharing your finished floor plan and photos of the completed house with us! 🙂 Unfortunately, few people do this, and I always find it really exciting to see the final result. The bathroom with the tiles looks fantastic, and I also really like the staircase. I do find the small, tall windows in the living room a bit unusual. Was there a specific reason you designed them that way? Wishing you a wonderful time and lots of joy in your new, beautiful home!
W
WilhelmRo14 Jun 2022 12:53Würfel* schrieb:
I find the tiny, tall windows in the living room a bit unusual. Was there a reason you designed them that way?It was purely a matter of personal taste – nothing spoke against having standard-height and regular-sized windows. I always joke, "So the neighbors can’t stare at the top of my head while I watch TV" ;D
The original idea was to avoid having the windowsill at neck height, but my wife had a better idea – now the windowsill is flush with the wall. 🙂
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