ᐅ Floor Plan Design for a Single-Family Home on a South-Facing Slope
Created on: 4 Mar 2019 20:17
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Guido1980
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 639 m2 (6875 ft2). This is plot No. 1 from the exposé.
Slope yes, south-facing slope
Floor area ratio 0.4 (50% exceedance not allowed) => for this design 0.3873
Floor space index 0.5 => for this design 0.376 (however, basement “living spaces” may still need to be considered if the building authority requires it)
Building envelope, building line and boundary There is a building boundary with the following setback distances: North 3 m (10 ft), East 3 m (10 ft), South 5 m (16 ft), and West 8 m (26 ft)
Edge development with ancillary structures allowed, max. 15 m (49 ft) total or max. 9 m (30 ft) on one boundary
Number of parking spaces double garage + possibly 1 carport with one parking space on the north side
Number of stories 1.5 stories plus a basement level
Roof style gable roof, 28° – 35° pitch
Architectural style modern
Orientation facing south, meaning ridge runs west-east across the slope, with roof surfaces facing north and south
Maximum heights/limits Eaves max. 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF), maximum ridge height 8.50 m (28 ft) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF)
Further specifications
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type modern, white plastered with gable roof at maximum pitch and dark roof tiles
Basement, floors basement with fitness/wellness room
Ground floor living and dining area + guest room, upper floor bedroom with dressing room, office, child’s bedroom, bathroom
Number of persons, ages three people; 2 x 38 years old, 1 x 16 years old
Space requirements on GF, UF floor plans available, living area approx. 170 m2 (1830 ft2) + 75 m2 (807 ft2) basement
Office use: family use or home office? home office
Overnight guests per year 10
Open or closed architecture open
Conservative or modern construction modern
Open kitchen preferred, with kitchen island
Number of dining seats minimum 6
Fireplace yes, in living room and possibly in fitness/wellness room
Music/sound system wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace yes, balcony on upper floor facing west, terrace on double garage facing southwest
Garage, carport yes, double garage with driveway from south connecting to basement and rooftop terrace above, facing southwest
Utility garden, greenhouse no, possibly a small vegetable garden
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why certain features should or shouldn’t be included preferably a small garden shed, possibly a built-in garden pool, garden pond, fitness room possibly with sauna and whirlpool
House Design
Who designed the plan: myself
- Planner freelance architect
- Architect first meeting with architect took place, concept available (see pictures)
- Do-it-yourself no, turnkey contract, possibly some trades subcontracted or partial self-performed or trades contracted individually
What do you like most and why? south-facing slope location with a view
What don’t you like and why? plot size is a bit small but no alternative
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 2000 €/m2 (186 €/ft2) living area, plot 83,000 €
Personal price limit for house including fittings: 600,000 € (excluding plot)
Preferred heating technology: n/a
If you had to give up some details/additions
- can give up: garden pool
- cannot give up: double garage with rooftop terrace
Why is the design as it is now? because it meets the requirements and fits the plot
Standard design from planner? no! individually designed
Which wishes were implemented by the architect? double garage with rooftop terrace
What do you think of it or do you have any suggestions for improvement?
Plot size 639 m2 (6875 ft2). This is plot No. 1 from the exposé.
Slope yes, south-facing slope
Floor area ratio 0.4 (50% exceedance not allowed) => for this design 0.3873
Floor space index 0.5 => for this design 0.376 (however, basement “living spaces” may still need to be considered if the building authority requires it)
Building envelope, building line and boundary There is a building boundary with the following setback distances: North 3 m (10 ft), East 3 m (10 ft), South 5 m (16 ft), and West 8 m (26 ft)
Edge development with ancillary structures allowed, max. 15 m (49 ft) total or max. 9 m (30 ft) on one boundary
Number of parking spaces double garage + possibly 1 carport with one parking space on the north side
Number of stories 1.5 stories plus a basement level
Roof style gable roof, 28° – 35° pitch
Architectural style modern
Orientation facing south, meaning ridge runs west-east across the slope, with roof surfaces facing north and south
Maximum heights/limits Eaves max. 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF), maximum ridge height 8.50 m (28 ft) above finished floor level ground floor (FFL GF)
Further specifications
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type modern, white plastered with gable roof at maximum pitch and dark roof tiles
Basement, floors basement with fitness/wellness room
Ground floor living and dining area + guest room, upper floor bedroom with dressing room, office, child’s bedroom, bathroom
Number of persons, ages three people; 2 x 38 years old, 1 x 16 years old
Space requirements on GF, UF floor plans available, living area approx. 170 m2 (1830 ft2) + 75 m2 (807 ft2) basement
Office use: family use or home office? home office
Overnight guests per year 10
Open or closed architecture open
Conservative or modern construction modern
Open kitchen preferred, with kitchen island
Number of dining seats minimum 6
Fireplace yes, in living room and possibly in fitness/wellness room
Music/sound system wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace yes, balcony on upper floor facing west, terrace on double garage facing southwest
Garage, carport yes, double garage with driveway from south connecting to basement and rooftop terrace above, facing southwest
Utility garden, greenhouse no, possibly a small vegetable garden
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why certain features should or shouldn’t be included preferably a small garden shed, possibly a built-in garden pool, garden pond, fitness room possibly with sauna and whirlpool
House Design
Who designed the plan: myself
- Planner freelance architect
- Architect first meeting with architect took place, concept available (see pictures)
- Do-it-yourself no, turnkey contract, possibly some trades subcontracted or partial self-performed or trades contracted individually
What do you like most and why? south-facing slope location with a view
What don’t you like and why? plot size is a bit small but no alternative
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 2000 €/m2 (186 €/ft2) living area, plot 83,000 €
Personal price limit for house including fittings: 600,000 € (excluding plot)
Preferred heating technology: n/a
If you had to give up some details/additions
- can give up: garden pool
- cannot give up: double garage with rooftop terrace
Why is the design as it is now? because it meets the requirements and fits the plot
Standard design from planner? no! individually designed
Which wishes were implemented by the architect? double garage with rooftop terrace
What do you think of it or do you have any suggestions for improvement?
Guido1980 schrieb:
Is a gable considered a roof extension under building law? Katja’s design is a cross-gable. There is often no legal definition for this term in building regulations. However, case law generally assumes that cross-gables are not considered roof extensions. Therefore, I do not consider section 1.3 of the local building codes applicable. These codes also do not exclude cross-gables.
While the roof pitch appears to be within the allowed range, the eaves height is likely exceeded. Therefore, the approval of the design is questionable and should at least be coordinated with the building authority.
Regarding the driveway situation, I don’t see any alternative and actually think the planned solution is quite good. The neighbors won’t be spending much time gawking at you from their convertibles anyway. It might be possible to install adjustable louvers on the parapet—wind will likely be as much of a concern as views (without obstructing any sightlines).
Ouch. Unfortunately, I see it the same way. It’s nice to hear some criticism of the plans coming from the original poster instead of me for a change
But then the “own space” will be delayed for even longer
An architect owes a permittable design. Their payment is thus independent of whether the client finds the design aesthetically pleasing. They certainly do not owe any optimization based on Katja’s design.
This development plan clearly does not refer to a cross-gable (= a “dormer,” if it is built on the main wall instead of on the knee wall, which is avoided with the knee wall construction). I see it as permissible here, but I wouldn’t call it an “addition.” From my perspective, it is a roof section with a secondary ridge.
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kbt09 schrieb:
The orange area ... you stand on the stairs and bump into the bathroom floor.
Ouch. Unfortunately, I see it the same way. It’s nice to hear some criticism of the plans coming from the original poster instead of me for a change
ypg schrieb:
I would move the child’s room downstairs; at move-in, the child will be 18 years old, ....!
But then the “own space” will be delayed for even longer
ypg schrieb:
You can also tell the architect, ‘redo it, I don’t like it.’
An architect owes a permittable design. Their payment is thus independent of whether the client finds the design aesthetically pleasing. They certainly do not owe any optimization based on Katja’s design.
Guido1980 schrieb:
whether, based on the excerpt from the development plan also provided, it is even permitted to build a gable in this form, since "roof structures" must maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 m (5 feet) from the lower edge of the roof.
This development plan clearly does not refer to a cross-gable (= a “dormer,” if it is built on the main wall instead of on the knee wall, which is avoided with the knee wall construction). I see it as permissible here, but I wouldn’t call it an “addition.” From my perspective, it is a roof section with a secondary ridge.
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11ant schrieb:
Regarding the driveway situation, I see no alternative, P.S.: I forgot to mention earlier – I consider the support column in the garage under the house corner necessary, and it is not really intrusive there. It could only be replaced with a disproportionate amount of effort.
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One more to go.
Child’s room in the basement – when I was 18, I wanted that too. Garage in the northeast – level with the front door – minimal sealed surface area for pathways. Having cars outside the house adds to the peace.
Terrace deliberately oriented towards the cozy garden instead of being on display. Master bedroom with a south-facing balcony.
- Whirlpool – check
- Fireplace – check
- Laundry chute – important bonus
- Pantry – check
- Sauna – check
- Fireplace in the living room possible – check (not yet included in the plans)
Child’s room in the basement – when I was 18, I wanted that too. Garage in the northeast – level with the front door – minimal sealed surface area for pathways. Having cars outside the house adds to the peace.
Terrace deliberately oriented towards the cozy garden instead of being on display. Master bedroom with a south-facing balcony.
- Whirlpool – check
- Fireplace – check
- Laundry chute – important bonus
- Pantry – check
- Sauna – check
- Fireplace in the living room possible – check (not yet included in the plans)
tumaa schrieb:
Personally, I prefer having only one door to the living area, with that door directly opposite the stairs and removing both other doors?
Is the TV watched?At the moment, it doesn’t matter. These are just examples of how one could build... nothing is set in stone here, and small details don’t need to be discussed yet.
11ant schrieb:
An architect owes a permit-ready design. The payment for their fee is therefore independent of whether the clients find the design appealing.What world are you living in today?
An architect billing according to HOAI owes me more than just a permit-ready design; they also owe one that I approve of.
By your statement, an architect could just draw a sketch and send the invoice. Nope... haha
I hope you’ll be well rested tomorrow.
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