Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 511 m² (0.13 acres)
Slope: embankment approximately 1.5 m (5 feet) from the street down to the plot, then a slight incline
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.4
Built-up area ratio (site coverage): no information
Building window, building line, and boundary: see plan
Edge development: yes
Number of parking spaces: 2 per apartment
Number of floors: no information
Roof shape: only pitched roofs, double-pitched 25–45°, single-pitched 15–20°, garages and carports roof pitch 15–45° or flat roof 0–5°
Architectural style: no specific requirements, but no bright or reflective materials or colors
Orientation: main building and ridge direction only perpendicular or parallel to building boundaries
Maximum heights / limits: townhouse 5.0 m (16 feet), detached house 8.5 m (28 feet)
Additional requirements: planting, cistern
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Swedish house, gabled roof, bungalow
Basement, floors: no basement, single story
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 40 + 43 years old plus dog
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: ground floor approx. 120 m² (1,292 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office?: occasional home office and guest room
Guest stays per year: ?
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction style: ?
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen
Number of dining seats: 2–4
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no, terrace
Garage, carport: carport
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why or why not for certain features: single-level living for older age
House Design
Who designed it: Eksjöhus
Planner: builder + architect of the manufacturer
What do you particularly like?: cathedral ceiling in the living room, separate sleeping area
What do you not like? Why?: due to space constraints the carport is elongated for two vehicles, cannot have a continuous side wall because of bordering development, caravan should also fit there
Utility room is far from house connections
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump with heat recovery, planned by Tecalor
Why is the design the way it is?
- Standard design from the manufacturer with personal adjustments by planner/manufacturer
- Which/what wishes were implemented by the architect? Cathedral ceiling, dressing room, room layout
- What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? Fits our needs best based on current considerations
Hello everyone,
After a few weeks of reading along, I registered today. It’s very interesting to see the wide range of requirements and wishes.
Our project is planned to start as soon as possible, and we would appreciate opinions and suggestions on what could be done differently or better.
Basically, the design matches our ideas and wishes, but we are looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
The building site is in Heilbronn district, Baden-Württemberg.
Regards
Kalter.Kaffee
Plot size: 511 m² (0.13 acres)
Slope: embankment approximately 1.5 m (5 feet) from the street down to the plot, then a slight incline
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.4
Built-up area ratio (site coverage): no information
Building window, building line, and boundary: see plan
Edge development: yes
Number of parking spaces: 2 per apartment
Number of floors: no information
Roof shape: only pitched roofs, double-pitched 25–45°, single-pitched 15–20°, garages and carports roof pitch 15–45° or flat roof 0–5°
Architectural style: no specific requirements, but no bright or reflective materials or colors
Orientation: main building and ridge direction only perpendicular or parallel to building boundaries
Maximum heights / limits: townhouse 5.0 m (16 feet), detached house 8.5 m (28 feet)
Additional requirements: planting, cistern
Client Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: Swedish house, gabled roof, bungalow
Basement, floors: no basement, single story
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 40 + 43 years old plus dog
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: ground floor approx. 120 m² (1,292 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office?: occasional home office and guest room
Guest stays per year: ?
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction style: ?
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen
Number of dining seats: 2–4
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no, terrace
Garage, carport: carport
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why or why not for certain features: single-level living for older age
House Design
Who designed it: Eksjöhus
Planner: builder + architect of the manufacturer
What do you particularly like?: cathedral ceiling in the living room, separate sleeping area
What do you not like? Why?: due to space constraints the carport is elongated for two vehicles, cannot have a continuous side wall because of bordering development, caravan should also fit there
Utility room is far from house connections
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump with heat recovery, planned by Tecalor
Why is the design the way it is?
- Standard design from the manufacturer with personal adjustments by planner/manufacturer
- Which/what wishes were implemented by the architect? Cathedral ceiling, dressing room, room layout
- What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? Fits our needs best based on current considerations
Hello everyone,
After a few weeks of reading along, I registered today. It’s very interesting to see the wide range of requirements and wishes.
Our project is planned to start as soon as possible, and we would appreciate opinions and suggestions on what could be done differently or better.
Basically, the design matches our ideas and wishes, but we are looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
The building site is in Heilbronn district, Baden-Württemberg.
Regards
Kalter.Kaffee
I’m curious about how this house will be positioned on the plot... it will probably be at least 5 meters (16 feet) from the road, if not more... likely closer to 10 meters (33 feet) to allow enough space for another car in front of the carport and to manage the 150 cm (5 feet) slope drop.
Generally, I would prefer a longer house oriented from west to east or an L-shaped design opening to the southwest.
I just find it difficult to visualize how these height differences can be skillfully managed.
Generally, I would prefer a longer house oriented from west to east or an L-shaped design opening to the southwest.
I just find it difficult to visualize how these height differences can be skillfully managed.
kbt09 schrieb:
I’m just always so bad at imagining how to effectively overcome these height differences. Aren’t we almost all like that without an elevation profile or site plan with spot heights?
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Placement would be interesting...
What kind of dog is it? A "normal" dog or more the type that just lies around on the carpet or follows you everywhere?
For a "normal" dog of a suitable size and possibly with fur, I would consider equipping the guest bathroom with a shower. That way, after a long, wet walk, you wouldn’t have to lead the dog through the house to clean them but could go straight to the dog wash area right by the entrance. After the changes to the wardrobe according to ypg’s suggestion, there would be some extra space gained for the guest bathroom, with the rest possibly taken from the utility room.
We have friends with dogs who have such a “dog shower” and they are very, very happy with it.
What kind of dog is it? A "normal" dog or more the type that just lies around on the carpet or follows you everywhere?
For a "normal" dog of a suitable size and possibly with fur, I would consider equipping the guest bathroom with a shower. That way, after a long, wet walk, you wouldn’t have to lead the dog through the house to clean them but could go straight to the dog wash area right by the entrance. After the changes to the wardrobe according to ypg’s suggestion, there would be some extra space gained for the guest bathroom, with the rest possibly taken from the utility room.
We have friends with dogs who have such a “dog shower” and they are very, very happy with it.
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illusionslos20 Sep 2019 10:41I have only skimmed through the other posts. I recommend having a window in the storage room (it will probably be the walk-in closet for the bedroom, right?), because otherwise the air quality there will be very poor.
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Kalter.Kaffee20 Sep 2019 11:27So, thanks for the comments.
I will inform you about the placement once a final decision has been made, but it will likely be 4-5 m (13-16 feet) away from the curb.
Our dog has short fur with no undercoat, making it easy to clean.
Therefore, there is no shower in the guest restroom. The dog will be cleaned in the utility room. Guests who want to shower can use the bathroom.
We currently have three bathrooms, which is too many for us. One of the reasons we are building is to downsize.
We considered having a window in the walk-in closet, but because of the ventilation system, it is not necessary.
Unfortunately, we now have to wait a bit longer before things can move forward, as the construction company and those responsible are currently on vacation.
I will inform you about the placement once a final decision has been made, but it will likely be 4-5 m (13-16 feet) away from the curb.
Our dog has short fur with no undercoat, making it easy to clean.
Therefore, there is no shower in the guest restroom. The dog will be cleaned in the utility room. Guests who want to shower can use the bathroom.
We currently have three bathrooms, which is too many for us. One of the reasons we are building is to downsize.
We considered having a window in the walk-in closet, but because of the ventilation system, it is not necessary.
Unfortunately, we now have to wait a bit longer before things can move forward, as the construction company and those responsible are currently on vacation.
Kalter.Kaffee schrieb:
We considered the window in the dressing room, but because of the ventilation system, it is not necessary.
I also didn’t understand the issue with the stale air. I would still install one, at least for the natural light.
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