ᐅ Site Planning – Which House Type and Size Makes the Most Sense?
Created on: 8 Jan 2019 12:30
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Hello everyone,
Our notary appointment is set, and I received the measurements of the plot yesterday.
My husband and I each prefer a different house type.
He favors a townhouse-style villa, while I prefer a gable roof with an elevated knee wall.
I’m attaching the measurements and the development plan, and I would appreciate your opinions on which house type would make the most sense, especially regarding the size, so that there is still a nice garden left.
Next Monday and Friday, we have two appointments with general contractors recommended by our circle of friends.
I want to be well prepared for the meetings, so nothing is “pushed” on me, and above all, to approach this process with realistic expectations!
I’m really looking forward to your recommendations!
Thank you
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 389 sqm (4187 sq ft)
Sloping terrain
Floor area ratio (FAR) 0.35
Total floor space ratio 0.70
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: not specified
Architectural style: not specified
Orientation: not specified
Our notary appointment is set, and I received the measurements of the plot yesterday.
My husband and I each prefer a different house type.
He favors a townhouse-style villa, while I prefer a gable roof with an elevated knee wall.
I’m attaching the measurements and the development plan, and I would appreciate your opinions on which house type would make the most sense, especially regarding the size, so that there is still a nice garden left.
Next Monday and Friday, we have two appointments with general contractors recommended by our circle of friends.
I want to be well prepared for the meetings, so nothing is “pushed” on me, and above all, to approach this process with realistic expectations!
I’m really looking forward to your recommendations!
Thank you
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 389 sqm (4187 sq ft)
Sloping terrain
Floor area ratio (FAR) 0.35
Total floor space ratio 0.70
Building envelope, building line, and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: not specified
Architectural style: not specified
Orientation: not specified
Yes, that is correct. The architect initially provides a cost estimate.
Whether to choose an architect or a general contractor (GC) can be seen in different ways. Not all GCs are the same, and not all architects are the same. With a GC, you should be comfortable with their familiar construction methods… deviating from their usual system is usually not advisable and can sometimes involve significant additional costs… with an architect, you are generally more flexible.
However, going into a detailed pros and cons discussion here would probably be off-topic and too extensive.
As a basis, I would suggest thinking of a rectangular shape, roughly with a 3:2 ratio, and a carport facing northeast.
Two full stories or at least knee walls around 2 meters (6.5 feet) or higher.
Whether to choose an architect or a general contractor (GC) can be seen in different ways. Not all GCs are the same, and not all architects are the same. With a GC, you should be comfortable with their familiar construction methods… deviating from their usual system is usually not advisable and can sometimes involve significant additional costs… with an architect, you are generally more flexible.
However, going into a detailed pros and cons discussion here would probably be off-topic and too extensive.
As a basis, I would suggest thinking of a rectangular shape, roughly with a 3:2 ratio, and a carport facing northeast.
Two full stories or at least knee walls around 2 meters (6.5 feet) or higher.
face26 schrieb:
Stick with it, I would suggest a rectangular shape as a base. About a 3:2 ratio with the carport facing northeast.
Two full stories or at least knee walls around 2m (6.5 ft) or higher. My favorite is also a rectangle with at least knee walls starting from 2m (6.5 ft).
As a layperson, how can I tell where the building boundary is, or if building on the property line next to the neighbor is allowed?
One general contractor, for example, recommended we consider this type of house: a city villa.
That would be a square
I hope not in terms of orientation.
Building boundary... the dashed line on the development plan.
Boundary construction for the carport. This varies regionally... state building code, local building regulations, textual specification, or justification... but you’re not building anyway.
I hope not in terms of orientation.
Building boundary... the dashed line on the development plan.
Boundary construction for the carport. This varies regionally... state building code, local building regulations, textual specification, or justification... but you’re not building anyway.
face26 schrieb:
That would be a square
I hope not oriented that way though.
Building boundary...the dashed line in the zoning plan.
Boundary construction for the carport. This varies regionally...state building codes, local building regulations, written specifications or explanations...but you’re not building anyway Square, husband’s ideal concept.
Exterior dimensions 10.115m x 10.115m (33.2ft x 33.2ft). That was also the house he liked in the catalog.
However, the floor plan is somewhat different.
How would you orient this house? So I can get an idea.
If you want to join the floor plan discussion, it would be useful to complete the questionnaire.
For me, the floor plan would be quite unpleasant, but it may suit you and your requirements and be considered good.
Just a thought.
By the way, one might wonder why a 17-meter (56 feet) deep plot is being developed with a 10-meter (33 feet) large house.
I would keep the hedge on the north side.
For me, the floor plan would be quite unpleasant, but it may suit you and your requirements and be considered good.
Just a thought.
By the way, one might wonder why a 17-meter (56 feet) deep plot is being developed with a 10-meter (33 feet) large house.
I would keep the hedge on the north side.
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