ᐅ Narrow Plot with Borderline Construction – Various Questions and Issues
Created on: 29 Mar 2018 10:12
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Helado
Hello everyone,
My girlfriend and I are currently in the process of planning our build, but we’re not making much progress. We are considering a prefab house (we have already visited several providers; some are better than others). During the planning phase, we’ve encountered a few issues that I would like to briefly explain:
1. The existing plot is seven meters (23 feet) wide and about 90 meters (295 feet) long. Building directly on the boundary on both sides is allowed (!). However, no windows are permitted on the side walls, and the side wall must be a fire-rated wall with F90 classification. We do not want a basement. Our plan is roughly 7 meters (23 feet) wide and 12–13 meters (39–43 feet) long, with two full floors. Whether or not to convert the attic is still debatable; there are many arguments for and against it.
2. Since side windows are not allowed, the kitchen and front door need to be located at the front of the house (meaning no side entrance). Additionally, the technical room should be positioned so that the entrance is in the middle, the kitchen on the left, and the utility/technical room on the right.
3. Furthermore, we are unsure which heating system we need. Many prefab providers recommend a heat pump with heat recovery and fresh air supply from outside. Energy consumption estimates vary. One provider offers a gas condensing boiler system combined with a solar system on the roof for hot water production.
Online, there are countless floor plans, and about 90% have the kitchen located more or less in the middle with a side window for ventilation, which is not possible for us. Last night, I wondered why the kitchen couldn’t face the living room or garden instead...
Or is it better to plan everything with an architect?
Do you have any advice on how we could proceed with our “problems” and situation?
Thank you in advance!
My girlfriend and I are currently in the process of planning our build, but we’re not making much progress. We are considering a prefab house (we have already visited several providers; some are better than others). During the planning phase, we’ve encountered a few issues that I would like to briefly explain:
1. The existing plot is seven meters (23 feet) wide and about 90 meters (295 feet) long. Building directly on the boundary on both sides is allowed (!). However, no windows are permitted on the side walls, and the side wall must be a fire-rated wall with F90 classification. We do not want a basement. Our plan is roughly 7 meters (23 feet) wide and 12–13 meters (39–43 feet) long, with two full floors. Whether or not to convert the attic is still debatable; there are many arguments for and against it.
2. Since side windows are not allowed, the kitchen and front door need to be located at the front of the house (meaning no side entrance). Additionally, the technical room should be positioned so that the entrance is in the middle, the kitchen on the left, and the utility/technical room on the right.
3. Furthermore, we are unsure which heating system we need. Many prefab providers recommend a heat pump with heat recovery and fresh air supply from outside. Energy consumption estimates vary. One provider offers a gas condensing boiler system combined with a solar system on the roof for hot water production.
Online, there are countless floor plans, and about 90% have the kitchen located more or less in the middle with a side window for ventilation, which is not possible for us. Last night, I wondered why the kitchen couldn’t face the living room or garden instead...
Or is it better to plan everything with an architect?
Do you have any advice on how we could proceed with our “problems” and situation?
Thank you in advance!
Are you allowed to install roof windows on the sides?
Try searching for "shotgun house plan." They are also long and narrow, sometimes with side windows but not always. Have you ever checked out Schöner Wohnen?
For that plot of land, you will need an architect who has more expertise than just residential villas.
Try searching for "shotgun house plan." They are also long and narrow, sometimes with side windows but not always. Have you ever checked out Schöner Wohnen?
For that plot of land, you will need an architect who has more expertise than just residential villas.
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Hausbauer129 May 2018 23:11To be honest, I don’t see a major problem with the floor plan.
Ground floor: kitchen front left, hallway, cloakroom, toilet front right, living room at the back.
Upper floor: one room in each of the four corners, hallway and staircase in the center, storage room, windowless bathroom.
Ground floor: kitchen front left, hallway, cloakroom, toilet front right, living room at the back.
Upper floor: one room in each of the four corners, hallway and staircase in the center, storage room, windowless bathroom.
haydee schrieb:
I would look for an architect who has experience with building plots between existing buildings haydee schrieb:
For that plot, you need an architect who can do more than just townhouses I haven’t heard from @wpic in a while; I would consider them suitable. Which area in Rhineland-Palatinate is it? If I remember correctly, they are based in Bad Münstereifel.
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