ᐅ Window opening options with controlled residential ventilation – planning ideas
Created on: 1 Nov 2020 14:22
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pagoni2020
After deciding to install a controlled residential ventilation system, my mindset regarding the possibility of opening windows has perhaps changed. I would appreciate hearing about your experiences on this topic.
We plan to design the larger glass areas in the so-called open space with a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio, meaning each would have one hinged door (no tilt-and-turn function); the large window by the dining table would even be fixed glass, while the individual rooms would have at least part of the window as an opening casement.
Originally, I wanted everything to be fully openable, at least to be able to bring in larger items if needed, and especially to ventilate at 150% capacity since I am a fresh air enthusiast. However, with controlled ventilation, fresh air is already supplied throughout the house, so I would essentially just have to change my mindset that used to tell me to open all the windows wide.
This way, I could install significantly more fixed glass, for example in the loft area where I had actually planned an automatic opening for ventilation.
Somehow, I still feel that I should be able to open everything, but that seems to be just a feeling rather than a real necessity.
For example, in the bathroom or even more so in the kitchen, I could install a very wide strip of uninterrupted glass—but then I wouldn’t be able to open the window.
What am I overlooking in my considerations, or what suggestions do you have on this topic?
We plan to design the larger glass areas in the so-called open space with a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio, meaning each would have one hinged door (no tilt-and-turn function); the large window by the dining table would even be fixed glass, while the individual rooms would have at least part of the window as an opening casement.
Originally, I wanted everything to be fully openable, at least to be able to bring in larger items if needed, and especially to ventilate at 150% capacity since I am a fresh air enthusiast. However, with controlled ventilation, fresh air is already supplied throughout the house, so I would essentially just have to change my mindset that used to tell me to open all the windows wide.
This way, I could install significantly more fixed glass, for example in the loft area where I had actually planned an automatic opening for ventilation.
Somehow, I still feel that I should be able to open everything, but that seems to be just a feeling rather than a real necessity.
For example, in the bathroom or even more so in the kitchen, I could install a very wide strip of uninterrupted glass—but then I wouldn’t be able to open the window.
What am I overlooking in my considerations, or what suggestions do you have on this topic?
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Pinkiponk4 Nov 2020 11:02pagoni2020 schrieb:
I find openable French doors more aesthetically pleasing, but that doesn’t have to be the most important factor. Right now, I’m imagining what it would be like to sit in your beautiful, bright open-plan living area with all the French doors open, so you’re not just “looking” outside but actually connected with the outdoors. In a way that, in my opinion, closed glass panes can’t achieve. Of course, you can always sit out on the patio, but sometimes you might not want to do that.P
pagoni20204 Nov 2020 11:38Pinkiponk schrieb:
....not only able to "look" outside but also connected with the outdoors. ....that describes it very well!Keep in mind: Out of 365 days in the year, it is rarely warm/fresh/nicely scented enough to want to sit at the dining table with the window open. Usually, people either a) sit in a warm room or b) sit directly on the terrace. For that reason, I would recommend fixed glazing around the dining area. The view through a large window is simply much better without any mullions breaking it up. Outside the window/on the terrace, you can place some pretty plants and decorations that are illuminated in the evening. This creates a seamless transition between inside and outside—even, or especially, during bad weather. I have quite a lot of fixed glazing (with external blinds), but I can still ventilate the open-plan living area well by cross-ventilation. I mostly do this after cooking raclette, frying meat, or similar activities. Otherwise, the mechanical ventilation system takes care of the air exchange. In summer, I usually keep the windows closed to keep out heat, pollen, and flies/mosquitoes. The exception is the bedroom, where I love having the windows open at night.
No.
Very short and simple: no!
We often sit by our dining table indoors with the windows open. Simply because, for example, the outdoor table on the terrace doesn’t offer as many seats, or because it’s the blue hour, which is atmospherically beautiful but unfortunately often full of mosquitoes. So we prefer sitting behind the open but mosquito-screened windows.
Since we have a large sliding window at a 90° angle in front of the dining table, it almost feels like being outside – but without the annoying bites.
And sitting by open windows during a warm summer rain, being able to breathe the air – simply incomparable!!!
Very short and simple: no!
We often sit by our dining table indoors with the windows open. Simply because, for example, the outdoor table on the terrace doesn’t offer as many seats, or because it’s the blue hour, which is atmospherically beautiful but unfortunately often full of mosquitoes. So we prefer sitting behind the open but mosquito-screened windows.
Since we have a large sliding window at a 90° angle in front of the dining table, it almost feels like being outside – but without the annoying bites.
And sitting by open windows during a warm summer rain, being able to breathe the air – simply incomparable!!!
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pagoni20204 Nov 2020 12:52hampshire schrieb:
Factor 4-6, depending on which "standard" aluminum profiles you use.You could have said that a bit more tactfully. Climbee schrieb:
In the end, we just had too many subdivisions....in the end, every advantage also has a disadvantage; you just have to find out for yourself what suits you better. That’s what I’m still working on... Climbee schrieb:
Insect protectionThat still needs to be clarified. We live right by a beautiful pond, but the mosquitoes... Climbee schrieb:
Pagoni: For me, as it’s currently planned for you, it seems too closed off!You’re right, the plan is still too closed off at the moment. Small adjustments have already been made, especially regarding ventilation, but now it mainly comes down to these 3 window sections with the pros and cons mentioned so far. Würfel* schrieb:
Keep in mind: out of 365 days a year, it’s rarely warm/fresh/pleasantly scented enough to want to sit at the dining table with the window open.Our architect told us back then that sometimes you can tell whether a house was designed by its owners for winter or summer living. 😀 Würfel* schrieb:
The view through such a large window is simply much more amazing when there are no divisions.That’s exactly the appeal I feel on the other hand. We recently visited some houses and that really appealed to me in places, although that was always just a momentary impression.We have two fixed-glass windows (one in the kitchen, one in the living room), and I really like it—it creates a different feeling without divisions, making the outdoors seem larger. Otherwise, we have a double patio door that opens inward because there isn’t enough space outside on the front patio (there is a second terrace further back in the garden where we spend more time). I prefer when doors open outward; it also means you wouldn’t see the hinges inside the house.
Flies are a problem, so we need fly screens everywhere.
We don’t have a mechanical ventilation system; for us, cross-ventilation is the most important. The wind comes from the sea (to the west) in the late afternoon, so then we open everything up. That’s why in the living room, only one corner window is fixed glass, while the other one opens, though it doesn’t look as nice.
Flies are a problem, so we need fly screens everywhere.
We don’t have a mechanical ventilation system; for us, cross-ventilation is the most important. The wind comes from the sea (to the west) in the late afternoon, so then we open everything up. That’s why in the living room, only one corner window is fixed glass, while the other one opens, though it doesn’t look as nice.
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