ᐅ How can you best optimize a floor plan with a northeast orientation?
Created on: 15 Mar 2022 07:48
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CookingWithIce
Hi, we have been searching for a plot of land for a while and although we didn’t get a royal flush in the new development lottery, we were at least offered an “affordable” plot. It’s 473m² (5,090 sq ft) with a northeast orientation (street on the southwest side).
An optimal south-facing garden, etc., is not possible with this plot, which unfortunately not everyone can have. It’s also not the widest plot, so it’s important to consider the impact of neighboring buildings. In the screenshot, I simulated the sun position on July 1 at 5:00 pm. At least the adjacent plots to the north are recreational gardens without significant buildings.
We could of course say this is a no-go, but we’re probably not the only ones facing a less-than-ideal orientation. That’s why we’re looking for examples, floor plans, or inspiration on how to make the most out of a northeast-facing plot. What do you think?
An optimal south-facing garden, etc., is not possible with this plot, which unfortunately not everyone can have. It’s also not the widest plot, so it’s important to consider the impact of neighboring buildings. In the screenshot, I simulated the sun position on July 1 at 5:00 pm. At least the adjacent plots to the north are recreational gardens without significant buildings.
We could of course say this is a no-go, but we’re probably not the only ones facing a less-than-ideal orientation. That’s why we’re looking for examples, floor plans, or inspiration on how to make the most out of a northeast-facing plot. What do you think?
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Kreisrund16 Mar 2022 08:22So maybe backwards, because we would design the house based on the plot?
Why would that be wrong? A well-designed house is always tailored to the plot. This is especially true the more unique the characteristics of the plot are. It could be a slope or, as in this case, a special orientation. A standard house only fits a standard plot without limitations.
Why would that be wrong? A well-designed house is always tailored to the plot. This is especially true the more unique the characteristics of the plot are. It could be a slope or, as in this case, a special orientation. A standard house only fits a standard plot without limitations.
CookingWithIce schrieb:
I filled out the questionnaire as thoroughly as possible (I would upload the development plan directly, but PDFs are not allowed):You are not allowed to link the plan, but you can mention it, for example like this: "Posemuckel No. 123 Old Sports Field". What type of construction is "b1"?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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hanghaus202315 Feb 2023 19:11After you question the purchase decision, the question is: which plot of land is it?
Providing some details is also quite helpful to consider the orientation.
Why didn’t things progress here back then?
Providing some details is also quite helpful to consider the orientation.
Why didn’t things progress here back then?
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
Why did things not progress here back then?Maybe because the property was not made known?C
CookingWithIce15 Feb 2023 21:37hanghaus2023 schrieb:
Since you are questioning the purchase decision, the question is: which plot of land is it?
Showing some details is also quite helpful to consider the orientation.
Why did things not progress here back then? Hmm, good question why it didn’t move forward. I think I just needed a few posts to realize that North/East orientation isn’t that bad, and then I calmed down a bit 😀
11ant schrieb:
You are not allowed to link the plan, but you can mention it; for example, something like "Posemuckel No. 123 Old Sports Field." What is the building type "b1"? It’s about the development plan "Am Jahnplatz" in the Lachen-Speyerdorf district. Our plot is south of green spaces 7025 and 7026. b1 means a maximum building length of 15m (49 feet).
I modeled the dimensions in SketchUp: The plot is approximately 16m (52 feet) wide and 29m (95 feet) long. According to the development plan, the front of the house must be at least 3m (10 feet) and at most 5m (16 feet) from the street. In the image, the dark blue shows the placement of a 10m x 10m (33 feet x 33 feet) square.
I wouldn’t build a house there that only leaves 3 meters (10 feet) of space on each side. A slightly longer and narrower house would work better, with a carport or garage about 4 meters (13 feet) wide and some side space for windows and a narrow side terrace. For example, the front door could be made of glass or have a large window next to it to let in southern sunlight.
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