ᐅ Floor plan design/drafting with the construction company
Created on: 28 Dec 2019 13:08
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Bauneuling12328 Dec 2019 13:08Hello dear forum,
after spending hours googling and repeatedly coming across this forum, I thought I would register today and share my questions here.
We have already created various floor plans using RoomSketcher, but there are always some things we don’t like.
My question is about the general process. So far, we have spoken to many different construction companies. Many of them said that we need to draw the design ourselves and then their structural engineer will review it. However, we had imagined it differently—that we would plan the design together with the construction company (possibly an architect?), and we would communicate our wishes to them so they can make a proposal.
How does this usually work in practice? What are your experiences? Since we don’t have any special requirements regarding structural engineering or interior design, we actually wanted to avoid hiring an external architect. But it seems we won’t manage without some help.
Thank you very much in advance for your answers.
after spending hours googling and repeatedly coming across this forum, I thought I would register today and share my questions here.
We have already created various floor plans using RoomSketcher, but there are always some things we don’t like.
My question is about the general process. So far, we have spoken to many different construction companies. Many of them said that we need to draw the design ourselves and then their structural engineer will review it. However, we had imagined it differently—that we would plan the design together with the construction company (possibly an architect?), and we would communicate our wishes to them so they can make a proposal.
How does this usually work in practice? What are your experiences? Since we don’t have any special requirements regarding structural engineering or interior design, we actually wanted to avoid hiring an external architect. But it seems we won’t manage without some help.
Thank you very much in advance for your answers.
Hello everyone,
We are about to build a turnkey house with a contractor, and we planned our house individually with an architect from that company. This involved several meetings during which we repeatedly made change requests. In the end, we had the final floor plan from the company’s architect.
We are about to build a turnkey house with a contractor, and we planned our house individually with an architect from that company. This involved several meetings during which we repeatedly made change requests. In the end, we had the final floor plan from the company’s architect.
We had more in-depth discussions with three companies.
Advisor 1: a very large timber frame builder. They took note of our wishes, adapted one of their many sample floor plans, and referred us to an architect. We really liked the proposal.
Advisor 2: a well-known timber frame builder. They created a design on their own, supposedly after consulting with their planning department. The plan offered 60 m² (650 sq ft) more space than Advisor 1’s, but not all our wishes were implemented. We would never have had a conversation with the planner.
Company 3: small, the architect is part of the general contractor. They worked on the floor plan thoroughly with us. Sketches were made during meetings, they listened, and took the plot into account.
Depending on the plot and your requirements, I would either choose a ready-made floor plan—there are plenty available—or hire an architect for the design phase. The architect suggested by Advisor 1 should cost around 4,000 euros.
Alternatively, you can keep searching until you find a general contractor who also offers planning services.
Advisor 1: a very large timber frame builder. They took note of our wishes, adapted one of their many sample floor plans, and referred us to an architect. We really liked the proposal.
Advisor 2: a well-known timber frame builder. They created a design on their own, supposedly after consulting with their planning department. The plan offered 60 m² (650 sq ft) more space than Advisor 1’s, but not all our wishes were implemented. We would never have had a conversation with the planner.
Company 3: small, the architect is part of the general contractor. They worked on the floor plan thoroughly with us. Sketches were made during meetings, they listened, and took the plot into account.
Depending on the plot and your requirements, I would either choose a ready-made floor plan—there are plenty available—or hire an architect for the design phase. The architect suggested by Advisor 1 should cost around 4,000 euros.
Alternatively, you can keep searching until you find a general contractor who also offers planning services.
The general approach is to recognize that the plot of land and its sometimes troublesome “zoning plan / development plan” will have a very strong influence in your planning discussions. This “unknown” factor in your calculations should be addressed first, or else your dreams might easily remain just dreams.
As the next step, act like analog natives and start with lists and graph paper—only use software once the rough concept (distributing the room program across floors, roof shape, etc.) is settled. Study the plot and the zoning plan thoroughly, paying special attention to potential challenges (soil conditions, slope, eaves height, and the like). This will also give you an idea of how much effort the planning work will require.
But first of all, introduce yourselves here, fill out the questionnaire pinned at the top of the floor plan section, and consult with your banker to determine how much financing you can realistically secure.
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
As the next step, act like analog natives and start with lists and graph paper—only use software once the rough concept (distributing the room program across floors, roof shape, etc.) is settled. Study the plot and the zoning plan thoroughly, paying special attention to potential challenges (soil conditions, slope, eaves height, and the like). This will also give you an idea of how much effort the planning work will require.
But first of all, introduce yourselves here, fill out the questionnaire pinned at the top of the floor plan section, and consult with your banker to determine how much financing you can realistically secure.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Actually, house planning is something for a professional. Building a house is too expensive to be done in an amateurish way.
Here, the discussion usually revolves around an existing plan, even if things sometimes look different.
Find a general contractor who offers everything from a single source. However, the house might end up being somewhat standard, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
You could then share the plan here, and it will be critiqued, improved, and fine-tuned.
That said, there are also homeowners who are skilled at converting 3D designs into 2D plans and have a strong understanding of planning as well as a good sense of architectural detail.
Here, the discussion usually revolves around an existing plan, even if things sometimes look different.
Find a general contractor who offers everything from a single source. However, the house might end up being somewhat standard, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
You could then share the plan here, and it will be critiqued, improved, and fine-tuned.
That said, there are also homeowners who are skilled at converting 3D designs into 2D plans and have a strong understanding of planning as well as a good sense of architectural detail.
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Bauneuling12329 Dec 2019 01:07Thank you very much for all the responses!
I believe we have found a design-build firm that handles everything from start to finish. However, we weren’t completely sure, as everyone else said we would need to come with a finished plan. But since, based on what I understand from you here, there actually are design-build firms that help us create the plan, I think we have indeed found one (that’s what we understood during our conversation).
The current plan we have come up with is probably still too unfinished to share here. But as soon as we have talked with the design-build firm, I will get back to this offer. Then I will also fill out the questionnaire. Looking forward to your feedback and suggestions!
I believe we have found a design-build firm that handles everything from start to finish. However, we weren’t completely sure, as everyone else said we would need to come with a finished plan. But since, based on what I understand from you here, there actually are design-build firms that help us create the plan, I think we have indeed found one (that’s what we understood during our conversation).
The current plan we have come up with is probably still too unfinished to share here. But as soon as we have talked with the design-build firm, I will get back to this offer. Then I will also fill out the questionnaire. Looking forward to your feedback and suggestions!
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