ᐅ Floor Plan Evaluation for a Bungalow with Approximately 1,500 sq ft of Living Space
Created on: 21 Feb 2021 11:45
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ArtemR90
Hello everyone,
this is my first post in the forum. I would like to ask you to evaluate our floor plan design, which is fitted to the plot of land. Since this is a new development area that still needs to be connected to utilities, it is difficult to position the floor plan accurately on maps.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size = 519 m²
Slope = no
Floor area ratio (FAR) = 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary = -
Edge development = -
Number of parking spaces = 2 planned
Number of storeys = bungalow without basement
Roof style = hip roof
Architectural style = -
Orientation = see photos
Maximum height / limits
Other requirements
Owners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof style, building type = solid construction
Number of occupants, age = two people (both 30); one child on the way; planning for 2 children
Office: family use or home office? = a mix of both would be ideal, as two days per week home office is planned after lockdown
Open or closed layout = open layout
Conservative or modern design = modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island = open kitchen with island
Fireplace = no
Music / stereo wall = no
Balcony, roof terrace = no
Garage, carport = garage and carport planned
Utility garden, greenhouse = no
Brick facing = no
Plot
The plot has a depth of 22.57 m (74 feet) and a width of 23 m (75.5 feet). A 3-meter (10 feet) distance must be maintained between the house entrance and the pedestrian path. Behind the plot is an agricultural field, which is expected to be developed in the future. A detached single-family house may be built on the plot. It is required to plant a hedge and not to cover the front garden completely with gravel or paving. The plot is currently reserved. There is no view of other plots. Construction is likely to start in autumn 2021.
House Design
Planning by:
We created the house design/floor plan ourselves. Primarily, we want the room sizes and layout to be assessed and any potential design flaws to be pointed out. Currently, we plan to build covered parking spaces on both sides. On the side where the black car is parked (see photos), a garage is planned. On the other side, a carport will be built. We chose this solution to maximize the required 3-meter (10 feet) distance to the neighboring property. The carport will be created through the extended hip roof.
We plan rather large children's rooms and a somewhat smaller bedroom. For this reason, we are giving up our walk-in closet. The living area of approximately 140 m² (1,507 sq ft) will be maintained, as a smaller size would reduce the garden area too much. We opted for a bungalow because our plot is relatively wide and nearly square. A bungalow fits well across the width, and it is not necessary to build a long fence beside the house, as would be the case with a two-storey home. The garden size suffers with a bungalow, but we accept that. A larger main bathroom would be desirable; I think about 8 m² (86 sq ft) is a bit small. The living/dining room including the kitchen measures 39.9 m² (429 sq ft) in the drawing. The entrance should be positioned in the middle.
At the moment, we tend to choose a gas heating system, as it is cheaper compared to an air-source heat pump and the monthly costs are manageable. Initially, I considered an air-source heat pump with a photovoltaic system. Since we are currently planning a KfW 70 house and will not receive subsidies from the KfW bank, we believe that installing an air-source heat pump does not make sense.
According to the builder’s calculation, the costs will be about 450,000 € (euros). Self-performed work will include painting, flooring, the terrace, and the garage.
I would appreciate constructive criticism. If I forgot to mention any details, please let me know.
this is my first post in the forum. I would like to ask you to evaluate our floor plan design, which is fitted to the plot of land. Since this is a new development area that still needs to be connected to utilities, it is difficult to position the floor plan accurately on maps.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size = 519 m²
Slope = no
Floor area ratio (FAR) = 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary = -
Edge development = -
Number of parking spaces = 2 planned
Number of storeys = bungalow without basement
Roof style = hip roof
Architectural style = -
Orientation = see photos
Maximum height / limits
Other requirements
Owners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof style, building type = solid construction
Number of occupants, age = two people (both 30); one child on the way; planning for 2 children
Office: family use or home office? = a mix of both would be ideal, as two days per week home office is planned after lockdown
Open or closed layout = open layout
Conservative or modern design = modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island = open kitchen with island
Fireplace = no
Music / stereo wall = no
Balcony, roof terrace = no
Garage, carport = garage and carport planned
Utility garden, greenhouse = no
Brick facing = no
Plot
The plot has a depth of 22.57 m (74 feet) and a width of 23 m (75.5 feet). A 3-meter (10 feet) distance must be maintained between the house entrance and the pedestrian path. Behind the plot is an agricultural field, which is expected to be developed in the future. A detached single-family house may be built on the plot. It is required to plant a hedge and not to cover the front garden completely with gravel or paving. The plot is currently reserved. There is no view of other plots. Construction is likely to start in autumn 2021.
House Design
Planning by:
We created the house design/floor plan ourselves. Primarily, we want the room sizes and layout to be assessed and any potential design flaws to be pointed out. Currently, we plan to build covered parking spaces on both sides. On the side where the black car is parked (see photos), a garage is planned. On the other side, a carport will be built. We chose this solution to maximize the required 3-meter (10 feet) distance to the neighboring property. The carport will be created through the extended hip roof.
We plan rather large children's rooms and a somewhat smaller bedroom. For this reason, we are giving up our walk-in closet. The living area of approximately 140 m² (1,507 sq ft) will be maintained, as a smaller size would reduce the garden area too much. We opted for a bungalow because our plot is relatively wide and nearly square. A bungalow fits well across the width, and it is not necessary to build a long fence beside the house, as would be the case with a two-storey home. The garden size suffers with a bungalow, but we accept that. A larger main bathroom would be desirable; I think about 8 m² (86 sq ft) is a bit small. The living/dining room including the kitchen measures 39.9 m² (429 sq ft) in the drawing. The entrance should be positioned in the middle.
At the moment, we tend to choose a gas heating system, as it is cheaper compared to an air-source heat pump and the monthly costs are manageable. Initially, I considered an air-source heat pump with a photovoltaic system. Since we are currently planning a KfW 70 house and will not receive subsidies from the KfW bank, we believe that installing an air-source heat pump does not make sense.
According to the builder’s calculation, the costs will be about 450,000 € (euros). Self-performed work will include painting, flooring, the terrace, and the garage.
I would appreciate constructive criticism. If I forgot to mention any details, please let me know.
For a bungalow of this size on a flat plot with a planting restriction strip, we had a thread here: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/l-bungalow-mit-120qm-aufteilung-etc.31712/, although with a slightly different roof design.
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ArtemR90 schrieb:
The plot is 22.57 m (74 feet) deep and 23 m (75 feet) wide. The plot is almost square: with this orientation and a more flexible building envelope towards the rear, that is, the east side, a south-facing garden suggests itself, meaning a house precisely rotated with the driveway on the north side. Eliminating two entrances saves a significant amount of space and makes the floor plan more appealing. I see no reason to forgo a nice upper floor.
Since you already forgot the office, a reorganization of the rooms is necessary.
ArtemR90 schrieb:
and therefore a somewhat smaller bedroom. If the bedroom is smaller, a walk-in closet would be necessary. If you want to skip the walk-in closet, there must be enough wardrobe space within the bedroom. Skimping on both does not make sense in a new build.
This also applies to the plot, as I mentioned in the first post: 519 m² (5,585 sq ft) is not large!
We also have a bungalow, and as a family with small children, we love it. No stairs! The kids start playing in their rooms very early, and I don’t have to sit with them because they don’t want to play alone at first. It only lasts for a short time, but having just one level really makes a difference.
Otherwise, take a look at angled bungalows. They offer better layouts and integrate the garden more harmoniously.
Also, make sure to avoid long corridors. They unnecessarily darken the space and lengthen the short distances that you learn to appreciate in a bungalow.
Consider converting the attic into an office and/or master bedroom. Another thing I noticed is that you have limited storage space.
Otherwise, take a look at angled bungalows. They offer better layouts and integrate the garden more harmoniously.
Also, make sure to avoid long corridors. They unnecessarily darken the space and lengthen the short distances that you learn to appreciate in a bungalow.
Consider converting the attic into an office and/or master bedroom. Another thing I noticed is that you have limited storage space.
Evolith schrieb:
We also have a bungalow, and as a family with young children, we love it. No stairs.I would love that too. But somehow, house design always depends on the plot of land. How big is your plot, @Evolith?
Here it is 519sqm (about 5,585 sq ft)... and with two parking spaces and the room layout, that’s practically unreasonable. Not to mention the long building shape.
ypg schrieb:
I would love that too. But somehow, house design really depends on the plot of land.
How big is your plot, @Evolith?
Here it’s 519 sqm (5600 sq ft)... and with two parking spaces and the room layout, that’s hardly practical. Not to mention the long building shape.We have almost 1000 sqm (11,000 sq ft) of land. Our bungalow (15 m x 15.5 m) fit in well. But you really have to have that kind of building envelope first.
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