Hello,
are you sure you told your architect that you and your partner want a usable basement?
Regards, Bauexperte
are you sure you told your architect that you and your partner want a usable basement?
MrArmageddon schrieb:So basically a future junk room with the excuse of technical equipment 😀
... to be used as a storage space for rarely used items, for food storage, and to house all the building services (heating, electrical, network, etc.).
Regards, Bauexperte
I believe having a basement is more justified today than it was in the past.
Plots in urban areas are becoming smaller and more expensive, which means that if you want to increase your living space, often the only option is to build downwards. Otherwise, you quickly reach the limits of the floor area ratio, and not everywhere is overbuilding allowed (for example, I found no information about this in my area).
Also, living space in a basement is generally less expensive, sometimes even somewhat cheaper. I received some pricing information showing that the cost per square meter of above-ground living space was €1,650 (approximately $1,770), while for finished basement living space it was €950 (approximately $1,020) — both excluding earthworks. So you can save money. And there are definitely living spaces that can make sense underground.
As already mentioned, a home theater, for example, could be moved to the basement, leaving only the cozy living area upstairs. Or it could be the bedroom if children get older and/or you unexpectedly have more children than planned.
In my view, a basement might even be more practical today than in the past, provided it is not used solely for storage.
Plots in urban areas are becoming smaller and more expensive, which means that if you want to increase your living space, often the only option is to build downwards. Otherwise, you quickly reach the limits of the floor area ratio, and not everywhere is overbuilding allowed (for example, I found no information about this in my area).
Also, living space in a basement is generally less expensive, sometimes even somewhat cheaper. I received some pricing information showing that the cost per square meter of above-ground living space was €1,650 (approximately $1,770), while for finished basement living space it was €950 (approximately $1,020) — both excluding earthworks. So you can save money. And there are definitely living spaces that can make sense underground.
As already mentioned, a home theater, for example, could be moved to the basement, leaving only the cozy living area upstairs. Or it could be the bedroom if children get older and/or you unexpectedly have more children than planned.
In my view, a basement might even be more practical today than in the past, provided it is not used solely for storage.
RobsonMKK schrieb:
In my opinion, a basement might actually make more sense today than it did in the past, as long as it’s not used solely for storage.I have a feeling that the price per square meter of land in some metropolitan areas has become so high that even using a basement purely as storage is cheaper than providing a similarly sized space above ground. However, this is just a feeling—I haven’t done the calculations yet.
I don’t think you’ll find anyone who built with a basement and now says, no, it actually wasn’t necessary...
Personally, I prefer to spend my time above ground rather than underground. I also don’t understand why everyone always wants to put a home theater or gym in the basement...
There just isn’t a universal answer for or against a basement, as the starting situations vary too much (space, budget, family setup, clutter, and so on).
Personally, I prefer to spend my time above ground rather than underground. I also don’t understand why everyone always wants to put a home theater or gym in the basement...
There just isn’t a universal answer for or against a basement, as the starting situations vary too much (space, budget, family setup, clutter, and so on).
We are building without a basement. And that’s a deliberate choice. I really dislike basements! So far, we have managed perfectly fine without a large storage area and will continue to do so. In fact, we have enough alternatives: a long garage where a workbench will be installed, a huge attic for the usual decorations and miscellaneous stuff, and a small storage closet for the ironing board, cleaning supplies, freezer, and paintball gear. The utility room will house the washing machine, dryer, and technical equipment. Garden tools will be kept in a garden shed.
My parents’ house is fully basemented, but nowadays they could easily do without it. My dad just fills his “computer cave” (which, if organized and reduced, would easily fit in my old childhood bedroom). The laundry room is also cluttered since they use a dryer. The only useful part is the small workshop, which could also be moved to a proper garden shed and just ends up making the basement messy.
Among the homeowners I know, I have only met one person who really makes good use of their basement. He has a sauna, a small gym, and a proper home cinema down there. Everyone else just uses it as a storage space. But, like everything, whether you include a basement is purely a matter of personal preference.
My parents’ house is fully basemented, but nowadays they could easily do without it. My dad just fills his “computer cave” (which, if organized and reduced, would easily fit in my old childhood bedroom). The laundry room is also cluttered since they use a dryer. The only useful part is the small workshop, which could also be moved to a proper garden shed and just ends up making the basement messy.
Among the homeowners I know, I have only met one person who really makes good use of their basement. He has a sauna, a small gym, and a proper home cinema down there. Everyone else just uses it as a storage space. But, like everything, whether you include a basement is purely a matter of personal preference.
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daniels8727 Oct 2016 10:30lastdrop schrieb:
Personally, I prefer spending my time above ground rather than underground. I don’t understand why everyone wants to put a home theater or gym in the basement...It’s also simply difficult if you want, for example, four additional rooms now. If you enlarge the floor plan by 60 square meters (645 square feet), that doesn’t automatically mean you get four rooms of 15 square meters (160 square feet) each; usually, the layout changes completely as well.
I think a gym is better in the basement since it usually maintains a constant temperature, which is especially a blessing in summer.
I also find a workshop in the basement practical—you can be noisier there without disturbing the kids if they’re already in bed.
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