ᐅ Plot for single-family home, preliminary design 170 m²

Created on: 18 Oct 2014 09:26
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Legurit
Hello everyone,

We plan to start building a single-family house next year and are currently brainstorming ideas for the floor plan. What do you think of our current concept?

We are planning for three children and no basement. Since the soil is very damp, we were advised against having a basement (which we actually agree with). Additionally, we are only allowed to build a single-story house.
We found it quite challenging to make the most of the narrow plot: the entrance needs to be at the end of the street, possibly resulting in an L-shaped layout. We also want to build relatively narrow to enlarge the garden. We visited many model home parks and suppliers but found few options that really fit our needs. Of course, we are open to all ideas and suggestions.

Thanks for your feedback. Best regards.
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Legurit
16 Feb 2016 12:01
Yes, the pipe volume is sufficiently low.
tomtom7916 Feb 2016 12:10
So not a defect but a feature

According to Wikipedia, however, all systems with more than 3 liters (0.8 gallons) volume must have a circulation pump. This is stated in the drinking water regulations.
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Legurit
16 Feb 2016 12:12
Exactly, but it is less than 3 liters. Small cross-sections and direct pipe routing.
The heating system is not located in the basement.
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Sebastian79
16 Feb 2016 12:14
I would have installed the circulation anyway – because it must bother you, otherwise you wouldn’t have mentioned it. For me, it is always a must in the house...

What about the question regarding decoupling?
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Legurit
16 Feb 2016 12:19
The system is isolated but has its own approximately 42 dB (decibels). However, there is only a door in between, which as we know does not reduce 42 dB (decibels).

Hot water: It is not significantly longer than in the rental apartment with circulation; it is not actively bothersome, just expectations and results were compared here.
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Sebastian79
16 Feb 2016 12:21
I am not talking about the unit itself or the promotional claims made by Vaillant. Did you place it on a decoupled base, or is it standing directly on the screed/subfloor?