ᐅ Orientation and Shape of a Single-Family Home – Should the Corner Be Cut Off for a Terrace?
Created on: 1 Feb 2018 21:22
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voomdoonWe are considering a plot of land with a suitable price and location. Unfortunately, the size (400m² (4300 sq ft) with a floor area ratio of 0.3) and orientation are not ideal, so we are still uncertain whether the plot can be reasonably developed to meet our needs...
Therefore, we would appreciate any useful advice 🙂
To maximize sunlight, the house should be positioned towards the back left. This should also be possible, as there will be no building line restriction.
Since the terrace should ideally face south to southwest, we came up with the idea of a chamfered corner. It would look like the image...
Another advantage of the chamfered corner is that the right and front parts of the plot would not be so strongly separated.
Therefore, we would appreciate any useful advice 🙂
To maximize sunlight, the house should be positioned towards the back left. This should also be possible, as there will be no building line restriction.
Since the terrace should ideally face south to southwest, we came up with the idea of a chamfered corner. It would look like the image...
Another advantage of the chamfered corner is that the right and front parts of the plot would not be so strongly separated.
- What do you think about this?
- Are there similar house designs? – We haven’t really found any...
- What is this type of design actually called?
- Would it be much more complicated or expensive to build a house like this?
- Bricks and insulation can, of course, be cut or sawed to fit.
- Longer connections, since the house would be placed far back, are also understood.
- What about the (prefabricated) concrete ceiling/slab?
- What roof shape would be suitable?
- A flat roof naturally works with any shape.
- Would a modified hip roof (with five roof surfaces) be practical or feasible?
- Or would a modified gable roof be simpler?
Yes, it would naturally be a more complex construction. As you already noticed: someone has to do a lot of cutting and will charge for it 😉. So it’s probably better to work with an architect.
The roof is usually extended over the bevel and kept simple.
Personally, I don’t like that. Not from the outside, because it always looks like something has been cut off the house. In my opinion, it also suits very few architectural styles.
Inside, these kinds of slopes need to be carefully planned and are better placed on interior walls to allow easier access or to avoid sharp 90-degree angles.
I don’t understand your reasoning. Moving a house 5 meters (16 feet) back does not mean you get more sunlight. On the contrary, you create more shade on the north side of the plot.
But tastes differ, of course. Black and white with high gloss works quite well for beveled corners 🙂
Whether it’s feasible on the plot depends on the zoning plan / building permit. It’s probably not a dealbreaker.
You probably won’t find many houses like this online because they appeal to few people. If you build like this, it’s usually to maximize a small, awkward building space 100%.
The roof is usually extended over the bevel and kept simple.
Personally, I don’t like that. Not from the outside, because it always looks like something has been cut off the house. In my opinion, it also suits very few architectural styles.
Inside, these kinds of slopes need to be carefully planned and are better placed on interior walls to allow easier access or to avoid sharp 90-degree angles.
I don’t understand your reasoning. Moving a house 5 meters (16 feet) back does not mean you get more sunlight. On the contrary, you create more shade on the north side of the plot.
But tastes differ, of course. Black and white with high gloss works quite well for beveled corners 🙂
Whether it’s feasible on the plot depends on the zoning plan / building permit. It’s probably not a dealbreaker.
You probably won’t find many houses like this online because they appeal to few people. If you build like this, it’s usually to maximize a small, awkward building space 100%.
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Mastermind11 Feb 2018 21:55In general, it is difficult to give recommendations from a distance.
There are so many influencing factors.
Personally, after our current house, I would no longer prefer a large south-facing terrace. A small terrace facing south, yes. But additionally, I would value a large terrace on the north or east side. Nowadays, summers are very hot even in Germany, so having a cooler spot is much appreciated.
Regarding this, summer heat protection should not be overlooked, for example by using generous roof overhangs.
The roof orientation is almost irrelevant. Only photovoltaic panels should be considered a bit more carefully (south/east/west roofs). If a south-facing roof is possible, then east/west with a roof pitch under 25 degrees.
Otherwise, an initial consultation with an architect could be helpful.
There are so many influencing factors.
Personally, after our current house, I would no longer prefer a large south-facing terrace. A small terrace facing south, yes. But additionally, I would value a large terrace on the north or east side. Nowadays, summers are very hot even in Germany, so having a cooler spot is much appreciated.
Regarding this, summer heat protection should not be overlooked, for example by using generous roof overhangs.
The roof orientation is almost irrelevant. Only photovoltaic panels should be considered a bit more carefully (south/east/west roofs). If a south-facing roof is possible, then east/west with a roof pitch under 25 degrees.
Otherwise, an initial consultation with an architect could be helpful.
We have a house like this. We had to save some floor area ratio, so this was a solution. There were no additional costs, and we find the interior quite satisfactory and the exterior practical. I might add a support post later for aesthetic reasons, but it is not required structurally. Karsten
voomdoon schrieb:
Unfortunately, the size (400m² (4,305 sq ft) with a floor area ratio of 0.3) and orientation are not ideal, so we are still unsure whether the plot can be sensibly developed to suit our needs... Show it, then it can be better assessed.voomdoon schrieb:
What would you even call that? You could call it "retro" – it was fashionable around 1990 🙂voomdoon schrieb:
What about the (filigree) ceiling? The ceiling doesn’t mind; it doesn’t have to consist of rectangles.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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ypg schrieb:
Then rather with an architect.Yes, we agree with that.
Would this fall under fee zone III despite the unusual shape? Since it is not exactly a "standard or common construction"...
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