ᐅ Looking for opinions and advice on a 220 sqm single-family house.
Created on: 26 Mar 2014 12:28
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tommo
Hello fellow homebuilding enthusiasts,
We are excited to make our dream of owning a house come true and have already done a lot of planning. We’ve also secured a plot of land, so we can get started soon.
The plan is for a detached single-family house with a timber frame construction (walls plastered), at least KFW70 standard, without a basement.
The land slopes slightly (from east to west), and according to the development plan, 2m (6.5 ft) can be cut and 1.5m (5 ft) built up. There is a building boundary line on the north side (north edge of the house), and I have approval for an exemption to exceed this boundary for the garage. We have two children, and I work from home.
The house will have a ground source heat pump and a central mechanical ventilation system (if the budget allows 😉).
There will be an extension on the west side (not insulated as part of the main building envelope) that will house the sauna. The roof of the extension will be used as a roof terrace.
Allowed knee wall height: 2.00m (6.6 ft) with a roof pitch of 25°.
Hmm, what else might be important...??
Attached are images of the floor plan, 3D views of the house, and the site layout showing the house’s orientation on the plot.
Thank you very much, and I’m really looking forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
Thomas
We are excited to make our dream of owning a house come true and have already done a lot of planning. We’ve also secured a plot of land, so we can get started soon.
The plan is for a detached single-family house with a timber frame construction (walls plastered), at least KFW70 standard, without a basement.
The land slopes slightly (from east to west), and according to the development plan, 2m (6.5 ft) can be cut and 1.5m (5 ft) built up. There is a building boundary line on the north side (north edge of the house), and I have approval for an exemption to exceed this boundary for the garage. We have two children, and I work from home.
The house will have a ground source heat pump and a central mechanical ventilation system (if the budget allows 😉).
There will be an extension on the west side (not insulated as part of the main building envelope) that will house the sauna. The roof of the extension will be used as a roof terrace.
Allowed knee wall height: 2.00m (6.6 ft) with a roof pitch of 25°.
Hmm, what else might be important...??
Attached are images of the floor plan, 3D views of the house, and the site layout showing the house’s orientation on the plot.
Thank you very much, and I’m really looking forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
Thomas
Hello,
without any dimensions, it’s really not possible to help you properly.
What stands out, however, is a lot of wasted space (circulation areas, dining room) and, at the same time, severe bottlenecks in other areas (bedrooms, bathroom, pantry). This is not well designed for the amount of money this build will cost!
You should take your desired room layout to a professional. They can create something much better for you!
By the way, you only decide on a heating system once you know the building’s heat load and which investments will actually pay off in the long run. 😉
without any dimensions, it’s really not possible to help you properly.
What stands out, however, is a lot of wasted space (circulation areas, dining room) and, at the same time, severe bottlenecks in other areas (bedrooms, bathroom, pantry). This is not well designed for the amount of money this build will cost!
You should take your desired room layout to a professional. They can create something much better for you!
By the way, you only decide on a heating system once you know the building’s heat load and which investments will actually pay off in the long run. 😉
One more thing about the space:
You’re probably right about the heating. There is no gas connection, and we want to move away from fossil fuels. We don’t have storage space for pellets either. So the options are quite limited. An air-source heat pump is probably cheaper, but winters are cold here in Bavaria, and most likely a lot of electric backup heating will be needed.
Regards,
Thomas
- Entrance area: we want to keep it spacious so that it doesn’t feel crowded when coming home with two children
- Dining area: there should still be enough room for the kids to play
- Bedrooms: these are sufficient since we don’t spend much time there, and there is a walk-in closet
- Toilet: everything fits here, right, or is something missing?
You’re probably right about the heating. There is no gas connection, and we want to move away from fossil fuels. We don’t have storage space for pellets either. So the options are quite limited. An air-source heat pump is probably cheaper, but winters are cold here in Bavaria, and most likely a lot of electric backup heating will be needed.
Regards,
Thomas
As a northern resident of this country, my first question is: What exactly is a "Speiß"???
Another question: What is the purpose of the niche next to the entrance to the dining/living room?
The proportions of the dining room and living room are indeed unusual.
I would place the "Speiß" ??!! somewhere else and design the entire entrance area, living and dining rooms, kitchen, and hallway as an open-plan space. This works especially well with timber frame construction.
The wardrobe should actually be accessible from the bathroom, preferably with a walk-through from the wardrobe into the bathroom.
Was the house designed by an architect, or is this all "self-production"?
Another question: What is the purpose of the niche next to the entrance to the dining/living room?
The proportions of the dining room and living room are indeed unusual.
I would place the "Speiß" ??!! somewhere else and design the entire entrance area, living and dining rooms, kitchen, and hallway as an open-plan space. This works especially well with timber frame construction.
The wardrobe should actually be accessible from the bathroom, preferably with a walk-through from the wardrobe into the bathroom.
Was the house designed by an architect, or is this all "self-production"?
"Speiß" is the pantry (for storing food and bulky kitchen utensils) 😉, so it’s best located next to the kitchen.
I don’t see it as a separate living/dining room. The sofa area is meant more as an entertainment corner.
A built-in cabinet (for dishes) is planned for the niche.
I also considered designing the wardrobe as a passageway, but that would cause a lot of storage space to be lost due to the door.
The house is entirely self-designed 😕
Regards,
Tom
I don’t see it as a separate living/dining room. The sofa area is meant more as an entertainment corner.
A built-in cabinet (for dishes) is planned for the niche.
I also considered designing the wardrobe as a passageway, but that would cause a lot of storage space to be lost due to the door.
The house is entirely self-designed 😕
Regards,
Tom
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