ᐅ Floor plan of a single-family house with a basement and garage
Created on: 1 Feb 2023 09:51
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Waldbewohner
Hello everyone,
here is another floor plan for constructive discussion.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: approx. 860m² (0.21 acres)
Slope: no, level ground
Building envelope, building line and boundary: see sketch
Edge development: garage
Number of parking spaces: double garage
Number of floors: 2 + basement
Roof type: gable, ridge running east-west
Style: house
Orientation: in the attached sketches, north is at the top, meaning the house will stand "straight"
Maximum height / limits: N/A
Additional requirements: all specifications have been considered by the planner
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: see sketch
Basement, floors: 2 + basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 toddler, provision for up to 1 more child
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor: see sketch
Office: family use or home office? both, thanks to KVM switch, easily possible
Overnight guests per year: 5-10 nights
Open or closed architecture: rather open
Conservative or modern construction: rather modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: cooking island not a must, but probably useful
Number of dining seats: 4 for regular use, 8 for visitors (expandable table?), can be extended with beer garden benches for many guests
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony as per sketch
Garage, carport: double garage with workshop
Utility garden, greenhouse: raised beds preferred
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons for preferences or exclusions:
See the text below
House Design
Who designed it: planner from a construction company after several iterations
What do you particularly like? Why?: in our opinion, the plan is open and modern, yet still "cozy" and "comfortable"
What don’t you like? Why?: nothing bothers us in this iteration anymore
Price estimate from architect/planner: N/A
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: N/A
Preferred heating technology: probably air-to-water heat pump
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
-could you give up:
-could not give up:
Why did the design turn out as it is now? E.g.
Standard design from planner?: no
Which requests were implemented by the architect? All
What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
After many iterations with several planners, we now have a design that we not only have no objections to but really like and look forward to.
Does the forum see it the same way?
The biggest discussion points are probably the corridor in the upper floor hallway and the balcony in general.
However, these were two features we really liked and were more or less fixed. Essentially, our wish “gimmicks.”
It should be noted that the garden will be on the south side; behind the garden there is a little-used footpath and beyond that (with a slight slope) a small stream and meadow. So, the view would be quite nice.
Otherwise, the plot is located on a curve (street to the north), with a neighboring property and a garage built on the boundary to the west, and also a lightly used footpath on the west side.
Life will mainly take place south and southwest of the house.
here is another floor plan for constructive discussion.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: approx. 860m² (0.21 acres)
Slope: no, level ground
Building envelope, building line and boundary: see sketch
Edge development: garage
Number of parking spaces: double garage
Number of floors: 2 + basement
Roof type: gable, ridge running east-west
Style: house
Orientation: in the attached sketches, north is at the top, meaning the house will stand "straight"
Maximum height / limits: N/A
Additional requirements: all specifications have been considered by the planner
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: see sketch
Basement, floors: 2 + basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 toddler, provision for up to 1 more child
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor: see sketch
Office: family use or home office? both, thanks to KVM switch, easily possible
Overnight guests per year: 5-10 nights
Open or closed architecture: rather open
Conservative or modern construction: rather modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: cooking island not a must, but probably useful
Number of dining seats: 4 for regular use, 8 for visitors (expandable table?), can be extended with beer garden benches for many guests
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony as per sketch
Garage, carport: double garage with workshop
Utility garden, greenhouse: raised beds preferred
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons for preferences or exclusions:
See the text below
House Design
Who designed it: planner from a construction company after several iterations
What do you particularly like? Why?: in our opinion, the plan is open and modern, yet still "cozy" and "comfortable"
What don’t you like? Why?: nothing bothers us in this iteration anymore
Price estimate from architect/planner: N/A
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: N/A
Preferred heating technology: probably air-to-water heat pump
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
-could you give up:
-could not give up:
Why did the design turn out as it is now? E.g.
Standard design from planner?: no
Which requests were implemented by the architect? All
What is the most important/fundamental question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
After many iterations with several planners, we now have a design that we not only have no objections to but really like and look forward to.
Does the forum see it the same way?
The biggest discussion points are probably the corridor in the upper floor hallway and the balcony in general.
However, these were two features we really liked and were more or less fixed. Essentially, our wish “gimmicks.”
It should be noted that the garden will be on the south side; behind the garden there is a little-used footpath and beyond that (with a slight slope) a small stream and meadow. So, the view would be quite nice.
Otherwise, the plot is located on a curve (street to the north), with a neighboring property and a garage built on the boundary to the west, and also a lightly used footpath on the west side.
Life will mainly take place south and southwest of the house.
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Waldbewohner2 Feb 2023 20:31ypg schrieb:
Better this way than having the basement stairs in the living area. I think it’s a good idea. That was the intention. When coming in from outside, potentially dirty or carrying tires, greasy bicycles, or some kind of wood materials, you should be able to access the basement without going through the living area.
Harakiri schrieb:
You have planned a huge area as a garage roof – if everything is not fully planned yet, consider including an extensive or intensive green roof there. Depending on the budget, ambition, and time for future maintenance, it can at least partly offset the additional built-up area. As mentioned, we are currently considering the "shed roof" option. This would bring noticeable cost savings and, in addition, a north-south slope would open up future opportunities for photovoltaic panels (in case the main roof turns out too small ;-)).
Also, the beams of the wooden roof structure in the entrance area would be visible, which would generally suit the house and make it feel a bit more homely. The decision has not been made yet.
Waldbewohner schrieb:
That was the intention. When coming in from outside, potentially dirty or carrying tires, greasy bicycles, or any kind of wood material, you should be able to access the basement without passing through the living area.That’s exactly why you build an exterior basement staircase... 😉 AxelH. schrieb:
For something like this, you build an exterior basement staircase ... 😉
It’s an option, but not a necessity. A lot of money for a potential moisture problem.ypg schrieb:
You can do it, but it’s not necessary. A lot of money for a potential moisture problem. But it’s a huge convenience for dog owners. In bad weather, you enter the house through the basement. The dog towel is on the workbench next to the basement door. The dog stops just inside the door, has its paws wiped, and then continues into the house. The owner is happy too … 😉
AxelH. schrieb:
That also makes the lady happy ... 😉That might reflect your personal situation, but it probably won’t help here, because the original poster has chosen a different option that seems much more suitable as a living space than entering through the basement.ypg schrieb:
That may reflect your personal situation, but it probably doesn’t help here because the original poster has chosen a different option that seems much more livable than an entrance through the basement.Sorry, but we still have a livable entrance as well.And of course, you can also access the basement from there. The advantage of an external staircase is simply that not everything that belongs in the basement has to go through the living area. That is something worth considering during the planning phase of a new build.
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