Hello Nagilum,
I think it mainly depends on the size of the rooms. For a large living and dining area, I would personally find a height of 245 cm (8 feet) quite confining, as that is just above the minimum standard of 240 cm (7 feet 10 inches).
Also keep in mind that floor coverings may become thicker over time, or a suspended ceiling might be installed.
For the ground floor, I would go for at least 265 cm (8 feet 8 inches). I am still in the planning phase but want to have a minimum of 280 cm (9 feet 2 inches) myself, mainly because of the large rooms.
Best regards,
Sebastian
I think it mainly depends on the size of the rooms. For a large living and dining area, I would personally find a height of 245 cm (8 feet) quite confining, as that is just above the minimum standard of 240 cm (7 feet 10 inches).
Also keep in mind that floor coverings may become thicker over time, or a suspended ceiling might be installed.
For the ground floor, I would go for at least 265 cm (8 feet 8 inches). I am still in the planning phase but want to have a minimum of 280 cm (9 feet 2 inches) myself, mainly because of the large rooms.
Best regards,
Sebastian
Hello,
In general contractor projects, this aspect is hardly ever considered. For example, a 40m² (430 sq ft) living room is handled with a ceiling height of 2.45m (8 ft). At least one row of bricks or blocks is saved this way. The unpleasant surprise for homeowners comes when they finally see their "work" in person. By then, nothing can be changed!
Best regards
Boergi schrieb:Absolutely correct! The clear ceiling height (aesthetic), the story height, is determined by the room with the largest floor area on each floor.
...I think it mainly depends on the size of the rooms.
In general contractor projects, this aspect is hardly ever considered. For example, a 40m² (430 sq ft) living room is handled with a ceiling height of 2.45m (8 ft). At least one row of bricks or blocks is saved this way. The unpleasant surprise for homeowners comes when they finally see their "work" in person. By then, nothing can be changed!
Best regards
B
Bauexperte24 Jan 2012 13:24Hello,
Yes, only at the very end do people realize that a planning error went unnoticed, and both the architect and the builder were asleep at the wheel.
Kind regards
€uro schrieb:
The harsh awakening for builders comes when they inspect their "work." By then, however, nothing can be changed!
Yes, only at the very end do people realize that a planning error went unnoticed, and both the architect and the builder were asleep at the wheel.
Kind regards
I
Ingo Kommen24 Jan 2012 23:41Why is the architect always blamed for everything?
Developers want to save money, so they simply design a ceiling height of 2.45 m (8 feet).
Homeowners are reluctant to spend much either, so they also plan for 2.45 m (8 feet).
And not to forget: regulations from authorities regarding eave heights, ridge heights, and base heights.
Many forget that taller rooms also require taller windows. And the fact that these cost more should be obvious to everyone.
How can you explain aesthetics to a homeowner when almost 100% of them come with the same question: "My house is 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 feet) on the outside, two full floors with a hip roof, and it should also have a basement. How much will it cost me?"
People who ask questions like that end up with just 2.45 m (8 feet) of ceiling height!
Developers want to save money, so they simply design a ceiling height of 2.45 m (8 feet).
Homeowners are reluctant to spend much either, so they also plan for 2.45 m (8 feet).
And not to forget: regulations from authorities regarding eave heights, ridge heights, and base heights.
Many forget that taller rooms also require taller windows. And the fact that these cost more should be obvious to everyone.
How can you explain aesthetics to a homeowner when almost 100% of them come with the same question: "My house is 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 feet) on the outside, two full floors with a hip roof, and it should also have a basement. How much will it cost me?"
People who ask questions like that end up with just 2.45 m (8 feet) of ceiling height!
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