Hello.
I have a plot of land with a slight slope; the height difference from the front to the back is about 1.5m (5 feet).
For cost reasons, I would prefer to forgo a basement and have as much as possible on the ground floor level. The upper floor is intended to be used either by the children or possibly rented out later, depending on what the children decide to do.
I expect that building upwards with an additional upper floor will provide more flexibility than building downwards with a basement, which is usually less pleasant to live in compared to the same area at ground level.
A large double garage will be built on the east boundary. The neighboring property on that side only has frosted bathroom windows, and the owner (a relative) has also agreed to an easement if the garage is somewhat larger.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 814m² (8,761 sq ft)
Slope: approx. 1.5m (5 feet) across the entire area
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.4
Plot ratio / floor space index: 0.7
Maximum number of floors: 2
Roof style: gable, 30 degrees
Ridge orientation: east to west
Maximum heights / limits: none, the development plan dates from 1980, and various roof and building shapes can be found in this area
Owner Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: definitely no flat roof, no bay windows or dormers
Preferably solid construction (masonry)
Guest toilet on every floor
Basement still undecided, 2 floors possible
Walk-in (level-access) shower preferred, bathtub not necessary
Flexible use for one large or two small families in the future should be possible.
House Design
Based on consultation with a licensed general contractor (GC) from the region
The shell construction will be provided by the contractor, while I will do the interior finishing myself, including electrical work, plumbing, water installations, flooring, interior plastering, etc., as I am a professional. I plan to organize and subcontract the remaining work to experienced local companies.
There is no rush, so the complete interior finishing can take some time.
Preferred heating technology:
District heating connection supplied 100% with renewable energy
Why does the design look the way it does?
The design was created by the architect after consultation based on our ideas.
What do you think of the design? What would you change?
Since the terrain needs to be adjusted and the foundation slab filled to compensate for the slight slope, how much would you estimate the additional cost for a basement? The planner suggests that a basement should be considered with a height difference between 1.5m and 2m (5 to 6.5 feet).
Do you have any other thoughts? Once you commit to a design, it’s easy to become a bit blind to alternatives...
Thank you and best regards!
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Ground Floor (GF)
Upper Floor (UF)
Front view
Front view
Rear view
I have a plot of land with a slight slope; the height difference from the front to the back is about 1.5m (5 feet).
For cost reasons, I would prefer to forgo a basement and have as much as possible on the ground floor level. The upper floor is intended to be used either by the children or possibly rented out later, depending on what the children decide to do.
I expect that building upwards with an additional upper floor will provide more flexibility than building downwards with a basement, which is usually less pleasant to live in compared to the same area at ground level.
A large double garage will be built on the east boundary. The neighboring property on that side only has frosted bathroom windows, and the owner (a relative) has also agreed to an easement if the garage is somewhat larger.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 814m² (8,761 sq ft)
Slope: approx. 1.5m (5 feet) across the entire area
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.4
Plot ratio / floor space index: 0.7
Maximum number of floors: 2
Roof style: gable, 30 degrees
Ridge orientation: east to west
Maximum heights / limits: none, the development plan dates from 1980, and various roof and building shapes can be found in this area
Owner Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: definitely no flat roof, no bay windows or dormers
Preferably solid construction (masonry)
Guest toilet on every floor
Basement still undecided, 2 floors possible
Walk-in (level-access) shower preferred, bathtub not necessary
Flexible use for one large or two small families in the future should be possible.
House Design
Based on consultation with a licensed general contractor (GC) from the region
The shell construction will be provided by the contractor, while I will do the interior finishing myself, including electrical work, plumbing, water installations, flooring, interior plastering, etc., as I am a professional. I plan to organize and subcontract the remaining work to experienced local companies.
There is no rush, so the complete interior finishing can take some time.
Preferred heating technology:
District heating connection supplied 100% with renewable energy
Why does the design look the way it does?
The design was created by the architect after consultation based on our ideas.
What do you think of the design? What would you change?
Since the terrain needs to be adjusted and the foundation slab filled to compensate for the slight slope, how much would you estimate the additional cost for a basement? The planner suggests that a basement should be considered with a height difference between 1.5m and 2m (5 to 6.5 feet).
Do you have any other thoughts? Once you commit to a design, it’s easy to become a bit blind to alternatives...
Thank you and best regards!
Contour lines
Aerial image with dimensions and boundaries
Overview of neighboring plots
Ground Floor (GF)
Upper Floor (UF)
Front view
Front view
Rear view
Ralf1980 schrieb:
With a double garage, one semi-detached house would have to face south and the other north, right? Or what do you mean? I’m not saying anything in particular, I actually don’t even understand it yet. But if I had to guess, garages wouldn’t matter to me at all—“who cares about the architecture,” to quote Monotones. Development plans require parking spaces, and cars are just left out in the open.
Ralf1980 schrieb:
A semi-detached house doesn’t have everything on one level, at least the ones I know are two single-family homes joined together. Having everything on one level is a must-have; otherwise, I can’t consider it for old age. Semi-detached houses would have been more marketable than flats in a two-family house. You’ve already been “asked” to make a choice, because renting it out now and planning to use it yourself later won’t work at the same time. If suitability for personal use later is a must-have, then you should specifically plan the ground floor for yourself, and I would just clone the other floor exactly unless the first occupant has different preferences.
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hanghaus20236 Sep 2023 12:34I could imagine a subdivision like this.
Parking space by the street, which, if allowed by the building permit / planning permission, can also be a carport or garage. The western house preferably built slightly lower (on a slope).
To accommodate a bedroom on the ground floor, the western house will be slightly larger.
You can then divide the plot and build only the western house. The other house can be built later when needed or the plot can be sold.
Parking space by the street, which, if allowed by the building permit / planning permission, can also be a carport or garage. The western house preferably built slightly lower (on a slope).
To accommodate a bedroom on the ground floor, the western house will be slightly larger.
You can then divide the plot and build only the western house. The other house can be built later when needed or the plot can be sold.
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
I could imagine a real division like that.I really can’t imagine any kind of real division!Ralf1980 schrieb:
Size of the plot: 814m² (8,760 sq ft)Ralf1980 schrieb:
in a village with 1,500 inhabitants.H
hanghaus20236 Sep 2023 16:33ypg schrieb:
I can’t imagine any real subdivision at all!You don’t need to. That is dictated by the development plan, which unfortunately I don’t know.W
WilderSueden6 Sep 2023 20:08Usually, that does not exclude it, as the trend toward a voluntary 3m (10 feet) garden is quite recent.
WilderSueden schrieb:
Usually, that does not rule it out, since the trend towards a voluntary 3m (10 feet) garden is quite newIn rural areas, it can be difficult. Although the floor area ratio of 0.4 is exceptionally high for a village, minimum plot sizes usually apply in older residential areas.Similar topics