Hello,
the preliminary planning of our multi-generational house is almost finished. I have made some changes to the current plan.
Originally, two full stories were planned. However, this is no longer feasible because the roof is now designed as a gable roof and must conform to the building area regulations, with the roof side facing the street.
Well, I think we have made the best of the situation. One point to consider might be raising the knee wall from 1 meter to 1.25 meters (3.3 feet to 4.1 feet). However, we also need to pay attention to the overall building height so that it fits into the surrounding landscape.
I would now appreciate your comments on how you like our room layout. It’s certainly not very common^^
Best regards
the preliminary planning of our multi-generational house is almost finished. I have made some changes to the current plan.
Originally, two full stories were planned. However, this is no longer feasible because the roof is now designed as a gable roof and must conform to the building area regulations, with the roof side facing the street.
Well, I think we have made the best of the situation. One point to consider might be raising the knee wall from 1 meter to 1.25 meters (3.3 feet to 4.1 feet). However, we also need to pay attention to the overall building height so that it fits into the surrounding landscape.
I would now appreciate your comments on how you like our room layout. It’s certainly not very common^^
Best regards
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6Richtige13 Jul 2009 11:52Hello Cmajere,
Having a higher knee wall is always beneficial; the ridge height does not necessarily have to change, but the roof pitch likely will. The balcony is quite narrow and difficult to use. Since you have planned the utility room to be accessible for both parties on the ground floor, I assume there is no basement? Storage space is missing on both floors. The bedroom layout in the attic floor is not ideal—walking through two hallways and the stairwell to get to the bathroom in the morning, partially undressed, is not for everyone. It would be better to install a proper apartment door and position the entrance directly at the stairs. Elevation views would be helpful because of the few windows on the gable sides.
Having a higher knee wall is always beneficial; the ridge height does not necessarily have to change, but the roof pitch likely will. The balcony is quite narrow and difficult to use. Since you have planned the utility room to be accessible for both parties on the ground floor, I assume there is no basement? Storage space is missing on both floors. The bedroom layout in the attic floor is not ideal—walking through two hallways and the stairwell to get to the bathroom in the morning, partially undressed, is not for everyone. It would be better to install a proper apartment door and position the entrance directly at the stairs. Elevation views would be helpful because of the few windows on the gable sides.
Hello,
thanks^^.
Yes, we are planning without a basement because in this area we would have to build a so-called “white tank” waterproof concrete structure.
The balcony is 1.25 * 8 m (4.1 * 26.2 ft) wide; fortunately, my parents-in-law agreed.
The storage room situation is a bit tricky. As far as I know, a building permit/planning permission usually requires one, but that clause is not strictly enforced in this region.
The parents will have their storage room in the bedroom.
The plan is to place the wardrobe against the sloped ceiling and use the space behind it (with the slanted roof) as a small closet for the vacuum cleaner and similar items.
I don’t quite understand what you mean about the attic bathroom.
In the attic, the parents have their bathroom right next to the bedroom.
We mainly use the shower on the ground floor.
The last time I took a full bath was last winter when I had a cold ^^.
I will receive the current full elevations this week.
Mainly roof windows will be installed in the attic (as noted in the drawings).
Are there any standards or regulations for such roof windows?
Best regards
thanks^^.
Yes, we are planning without a basement because in this area we would have to build a so-called “white tank” waterproof concrete structure.
The balcony is 1.25 * 8 m (4.1 * 26.2 ft) wide; fortunately, my parents-in-law agreed.
The storage room situation is a bit tricky. As far as I know, a building permit/planning permission usually requires one, but that clause is not strictly enforced in this region.
The parents will have their storage room in the bedroom.
The plan is to place the wardrobe against the sloped ceiling and use the space behind it (with the slanted roof) as a small closet for the vacuum cleaner and similar items.
I don’t quite understand what you mean about the attic bathroom.
In the attic, the parents have their bathroom right next to the bedroom.
We mainly use the shower on the ground floor.
The last time I took a full bath was last winter when I had a cold ^^.
I will receive the current full elevations this week.
Mainly roof windows will be installed in the attic (as noted in the drawings).
Are there any standards or regulations for such roof windows?
Best regards
6
6Richtige13 Jul 2009 12:28Hello Cmajere,
You noted "painted" in the attic child room 1 and wrote "bathroom," which is why I’m asking. Roof windows come in various sizes; you might want to check options from Velux, Roto, Fakro, and others. Since you don’t have other windows in some rooms, the double casement windows will likely be larger due to the required minimum daylighting for the rooms. On the southwest side, you should plan for external blinds to avoid overheating in summer. Velux offers a configurator for this.
You noted "painted" in the attic child room 1 and wrote "bathroom," which is why I’m asking. Roof windows come in various sizes; you might want to check options from Velux, Roto, Fakro, and others. Since you don’t have other windows in some rooms, the double casement windows will likely be larger due to the required minimum daylighting for the rooms. On the southwest side, you should plan for external blinds to avoid overheating in summer. Velux offers a configurator for this.
Hi,
Yes, electric roller shutters are included in the price. For skylights, I still need to check if they are integrated.
Having a bathroom upstairs may not be the ideal solution, but it works because I definitely wanted two sanitary facilities, one for the "big business" ^^.
Regarding heating, it is said that a ground source heat pump (ground loop) can also provide cooling in the summer.
Is there any truth to this, or is it more of a marketing claim?
Yes, electric roller shutters are included in the price. For skylights, I still need to check if they are integrated.
Having a bathroom upstairs may not be the ideal solution, but it works because I definitely wanted two sanitary facilities, one for the "big business" ^^.
Regarding heating, it is said that a ground source heat pump (ground loop) can also provide cooling in the summer.
Is there any truth to this, or is it more of a marketing claim?
6
6Richtige13 Jul 2009 13:37Hello Cmajere,
for just under 2,000 € there is indeed a module that allows you to use a ground source heat pump to provide some cooling through the underfloor heating system in summer, which lowers the room temperature by about 2°C (3.6°F).
for just under 2,000 € there is indeed a module that allows you to use a ground source heat pump to provide some cooling through the underfloor heating system in summer, which lowers the room temperature by about 2°C (3.6°F).
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