ᐅ New construction, 166 sqm / 1.5 stories / floor plan for a family of five
Created on: 28 Aug 2020 11:43
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Good day and hello dear forum community!
As a family of five, we have planned to build a house ourselves—or rather have it built—by summer/autumn 2021.
We already purchased a plot of land in 2019, the construction contract with Gussek Haus is signed, and the financing is largely arranged. So now we are about to enter the critical planning phase with the architect, where all details will be thoroughly reviewed, adjusted back and forth, and the building permit (planning permission) application will be prepared.
Since the attached drawings represent only a "rough draft" and can and should still be adjusted, I would greatly appreciate your assessments, advice, or criticism. Especially the latter, as long as it remains constructive, is very welcome.
About our situation, requirements, and wishes:
(Thanks to ypg for the template )
Development Plan / Restrictions
Owners’ Requirements
House Design
If you have to give up something, which details/fixtures
Why is the design as it is now?
We want to make the best possible use of the available space and design it to be practical.
The plot drawing is oriented to true north, the floor plans are not. The top is south, the bottom is north. This means the garage, entrance, and utility room are deliberately placed on the north side. The kitchen and dining/living room should have access to the garden on the east side. Possibly, we would like to design the terrace wrapping around the corner to the east/south.
We do not want or cannot give up the number of rooms at the moment. However, if it makes sense to shift walls here and there or change rooms, we welcome suggestions.
The utility room is a bit small, but should be acceptable since the water tank marked in red does not fit in after all.
What is your most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
Valuable advice is welcome! Many thanks in advance!
As a family of five, we have planned to build a house ourselves—or rather have it built—by summer/autumn 2021.
We already purchased a plot of land in 2019, the construction contract with Gussek Haus is signed, and the financing is largely arranged. So now we are about to enter the critical planning phase with the architect, where all details will be thoroughly reviewed, adjusted back and forth, and the building permit (planning permission) application will be prepared.
Since the attached drawings represent only a "rough draft" and can and should still be adjusted, I would greatly appreciate your assessments, advice, or criticism. Especially the latter, as long as it remains constructive, is very welcome.
About our situation, requirements, and wishes:
(Thanks to ypg for the template )
Development Plan / Restrictions
| Plot size | 550 sqm (5920 sq ft) |
| Slope | no |
| Site coverage ratio | 0.4 |
| Floor area ratio | 166 sqm (1786 sq ft) |
| Building envelope, building line and boundary | 14 m (46 ft), see attachment |
| Number of parking spaces | / |
| Number of stories | 1.5 |
| Roof style | 40° - 45° (gable roof) |
| Maximum height/limits | 4.5 m eave height (14.8 ft) |
Owners’ Requirements
| Basement, floors | no basement; 1.5 floors |
| Number of occupants, ages | 2 adults, 3 children (15, 9, 4) |
| Space needed on ground floor and upper floor | see floor plan |
| Office: family use or home office? | part-time home office; otherwise a multifunctional room for computer work, ironing, etc. |
| Overnight guests per year | 20-30 |
| Number of dining seats | 5 daily; at least 12 otherwise |
| Garage, carport | 1 garage (next to the entrance on the north side), later 1 carport (on the south side) |
House Design
| Who designed the plan? | Gussek Haus; a model house served as a base with our own modifications |
| What do you particularly like? Why? | "Square, practical, good" for everyday family life without unnecessary frills |
| What do you not like? Why? | At first we saw the east orientation as unfavorable, but now we also see some advantages. The ground floor WC does not yet have a suitable solution for the shower. The bathroom on the upper floor is not optimal yet and feels a bit too small. |
| Preferred heating system: | Air-to-water heat pump + controlled mechanical ventilation |
If you have to give up something, which details/fixtures
| You can live without: | good question |
| You cannot live without: | Bedroom/guest room + shower on the ground floor |
Why is the design as it is now?
We want to make the best possible use of the available space and design it to be practical.
The plot drawing is oriented to true north, the floor plans are not. The top is south, the bottom is north. This means the garage, entrance, and utility room are deliberately placed on the north side. The kitchen and dining/living room should have access to the garden on the east side. Possibly, we would like to design the terrace wrapping around the corner to the east/south.
We do not want or cannot give up the number of rooms at the moment. However, if it makes sense to shift walls here and there or change rooms, we welcome suggestions.
The utility room is a bit small, but should be acceptable since the water tank marked in red does not fit in after all.
What is your most important/basic question about the floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
Valuable advice is welcome! Many thanks in advance!
Smialbuddler schrieb:
So: personally, I would support your plan to face the garden to the east. The view IS nicer than even the most beautiful nearby flowering hedge. Thank you for your comment!
That is exactly our hope and current opinion—that the advantage of having an unobstructed view of the garden in that location should outweigh the alternatives.
We will see how things ultimately turn out. Regarding the current design, I also hope that with sufficiently large windows, some west-facing sunlight will still reach the living room.
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Smialbuddler2 Sep 2020 09:11netuser schrieb:
Regarding the current plans, I also hope that with sufficiently large windows, some western sunlight will still reach the living room. The sun moves from south to west, and it only reaches the far west at sunset. Depending on the window size and room depth, your room will still be bright due to mostly diffuse light. I would recommend that you ask your architect specifically how they assess the lighting. Personally, I believe your room is not deep enough for dark corners to form given the nearly floor-to-ceiling south- and east-facing windows.
netuser schrieb:
That is exactly our hope and the current opinion—that the advantage of having an unobstructed view of the garden at that spot should outweigh other considerations. In the end, it really comes down to personal priorities. Would you prefer cheerful, direct evening sunlight inside the house or a view of the garden illuminated by the sunset to watch the birds? Your “wall” at the eastern edge of the property is also planted, and the trees are tall enough to create a beautiful play of colors.
Dear all,
I would like to ask for your experiences and recommendations regarding a roof window in the stairwell. According to the current plan, we have planned a roof window above the stairs, but we are not yet sure if it really makes sense.
1. On the north side, the relatively small window will hardly let in much light anyway.
2. Above the stairs, it will unfortunately be difficult to access for regular maintenance.
Would it be better to skip the window?
Any experiences or opinions?
Thank you in advance!
I would like to ask for your experiences and recommendations regarding a roof window in the stairwell. According to the current plan, we have planned a roof window above the stairs, but we are not yet sure if it really makes sense.
1. On the north side, the relatively small window will hardly let in much light anyway.
2. Above the stairs, it will unfortunately be difficult to access for regular maintenance.
Would it be better to skip the window?
Any experiences or opinions?
Thank you in advance!
netuser schrieb:
1. On the north side, not much light will come in anyway due to the relatively small window.
2. Unfortunately, above the staircase is difficult to access for regular maintenance.We have already had this discussion in https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/efh-fuer-4-personen-meinungen.34437/, I think around page 24 or 30, by the way, about a house design derived from a Gussek house model. By the way, the north side receives the largest share of indirect light, which is diffused (meaning it creates softer shadows) – for lighting a staircase, this is far from a disadvantage.
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