ᐅ Semi-detached house, approximately 140 m², 2 full storeys (floors)
Created on: 27 Jan 2021 15:38
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Sebastian202127 Jan 2021 15:38Hello everyone,
For our upcoming building project, I am mainly looking for ideas and support regarding the optimal use of our site conditions.
The floor plans for this semi-detached house were initially created by myself. However, I have since incorporated a lot of input from architects, building planners, online resources, and example floor plans. The plot measures 11 x 28 meters (36 x 92 feet). To the east, an adjacent plot is zoned for another semi-detached house. This house needs to be shifted about 2.5 meters (8 feet) south because the northern property line runs diagonally. Both semi-detached houses will be built by the same construction company at the same time.
The kitchen should have an open feel but also be closable when needed. I imagine glass sliding doors running along the outer walls. We are not fans of fully open-plan kitchens, so a completely open living-dining-cooking area is ruled out.
I find the access to the living room through the kitchen to be problematic. It feels too convoluted to me. However, a door from the hallway directly into the living room would reduce the necessary usable space in the living area.
The staircase, as currently planned, would theoretically comply with DIN standards (calculations only, not yet discussed with a staircase specialist). Whether that is desirable is another matter. Perhaps there is a better solution here?
Since questions about the financial situation are likely to arise: a total budget of 600,000 is feasible, but going beyond that would be pushing the limit. I am aware of my current and future monthly financial commitments. If you have alternative views on how I have allocated the costs, I would appreciate your suggestions.
The overall standard of the house will be fairly simple: no fireplace, no external blinds (raffstores), no smart home system. Nice to have, but not essential, are electric roller shutters. I focus more on the choice of materials and a harmonious overall design for the interior. The only luxury I would like to allow myself is a photovoltaic system with battery storage. An attic conversion is planned but depends on what is financially achievable.
Best regards,
Sebastian2021
For our upcoming building project, I am mainly looking for ideas and support regarding the optimal use of our site conditions.
The floor plans for this semi-detached house were initially created by myself. However, I have since incorporated a lot of input from architects, building planners, online resources, and example floor plans. The plot measures 11 x 28 meters (36 x 92 feet). To the east, an adjacent plot is zoned for another semi-detached house. This house needs to be shifted about 2.5 meters (8 feet) south because the northern property line runs diagonally. Both semi-detached houses will be built by the same construction company at the same time.
The kitchen should have an open feel but also be closable when needed. I imagine glass sliding doors running along the outer walls. We are not fans of fully open-plan kitchens, so a completely open living-dining-cooking area is ruled out.
I find the access to the living room through the kitchen to be problematic. It feels too convoluted to me. However, a door from the hallway directly into the living room would reduce the necessary usable space in the living area.
The staircase, as currently planned, would theoretically comply with DIN standards (calculations only, not yet discussed with a staircase specialist). Whether that is desirable is another matter. Perhaps there is a better solution here?
Since questions about the financial situation are likely to arise: a total budget of 600,000 is feasible, but going beyond that would be pushing the limit. I am aware of my current and future monthly financial commitments. If you have alternative views on how I have allocated the costs, I would appreciate your suggestions.
The overall standard of the house will be fairly simple: no fireplace, no external blinds (raffstores), no smart home system. Nice to have, but not essential, are electric roller shutters. I focus more on the choice of materials and a harmonious overall design for the interior. The only luxury I would like to allow myself is a photovoltaic system with battery storage. An attic conversion is planned but depends on what is financially achievable.
Best regards,
Sebastian2021
Sebastian2021 schrieb:
To the east, there is a plot that can be built with another semi-detached house. This house needs to be shifted approximately 2.5m (8 feet) southward because the northern property boundary runs diagonally. Both semi-detached houses will be constructed by the same builder at the same time. That is highly advisable. Ideally, also with a shared planner. Regardless of the offset, I would consider the common boundary completely free of windows, which will actually be necessary for fire protection regulations given this small shift. External dimension lines are easier to manage. Your wall thicknesses seem very symbolic to me. Do yourself a favor and assume exterior walls are 40cm (16 inches) thick both on the outside and adjacent to the neighbor, and load-bearing interior walls 20cm (8 inches) thick. Also, account for plaster and tolerances in dimensions, angles, and verticality—do not plan anything as “fitting exactly.”
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Sebastian202127 Jan 2021 16:59Hello 11ant,
Thank you for your response. That is correct, the walls are only meant to be symbolic. At this scale, every 10cm (5 inches) represents the walls. I will adjust the wall thicknesses as you suggested, which I have already done with other designs.
This sketch should primarily serve as a basis to evaluate the floor plan regarding practicality.
We are in discussions with the neighbors, and we will agree together on a company, planner, and building supervision. Anything else would not make sense.
Attached is the questionnaire.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 310m² (11 x 28m / 36 x 92 feet) + 30m² (320 ft²) parking spaces next to the plot
Slope no
Floor Area Ratio 0.4
Plot Ratio 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundary 5 meters (16 feet) to the north, 3 meters (10 feet) to the west and south, semi-detached house adjoining to the east
Edge development -
Number of parking spaces 2x outside the plot
Number of floors 2
Roof type gable roof
Style classic to modern
Orientation ridge direction east/west
Maximum heights/limits -
Further requirements -
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type gable roof, staggered semi-detached house
Basement, floors 2 floors + attic + basement
Number of occupants, ages 3 (40/33/3 + 1 planned)
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor approx. 140m² (1,500 ft²), potential for expansion in the attic
Office: family use or home office? 1 office
Guests per year -
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island semi-open, no kitchen island, 1.2m (4 feet) wide passage to hallway and living room each, to be closed with sliding elements
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace no
Music/stereo wall -
Balcony, roof terrace -
Garage, carport parking spaces can fit either, probably more likely carport
Utility garden, greenhouse -
Further wishes/particular requirements/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be included -
House Design
Planning by: self
What do you particularly like? Why? Side entrance, relatively large entrance area
What do you dislike? Why? -
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 350,000 only for the house
Personal price limit for the house, including furnishings: 400,000, total budget up to 600,000 (120,000 for the plot, 50,000 additional costs, 30,000 contingency) possible
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump + photovoltaic + storage
If you had to give up certain details/extensions
-can you give up: staircase, no plan yet whether landing or half-turned
-can’t give up: side entrance, entrance area, office, shower in the WC, number of rooms on the upper floor
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summed up in 130 characters?
Is the path to the kitchen too long? Is passing through the kitchen to the living room practical?
Can the bathroom layout possibly be improved aesthetically?
Thank you for your response. That is correct, the walls are only meant to be symbolic. At this scale, every 10cm (5 inches) represents the walls. I will adjust the wall thicknesses as you suggested, which I have already done with other designs.
This sketch should primarily serve as a basis to evaluate the floor plan regarding practicality.
We are in discussions with the neighbors, and we will agree together on a company, planner, and building supervision. Anything else would not make sense.
Attached is the questionnaire.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 310m² (11 x 28m / 36 x 92 feet) + 30m² (320 ft²) parking spaces next to the plot
Slope no
Floor Area Ratio 0.4
Plot Ratio 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundary 5 meters (16 feet) to the north, 3 meters (10 feet) to the west and south, semi-detached house adjoining to the east
Edge development -
Number of parking spaces 2x outside the plot
Number of floors 2
Roof type gable roof
Style classic to modern
Orientation ridge direction east/west
Maximum heights/limits -
Further requirements -
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type gable roof, staggered semi-detached house
Basement, floors 2 floors + attic + basement
Number of occupants, ages 3 (40/33/3 + 1 planned)
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor approx. 140m² (1,500 ft²), potential for expansion in the attic
Office: family use or home office? 1 office
Guests per year -
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island semi-open, no kitchen island, 1.2m (4 feet) wide passage to hallway and living room each, to be closed with sliding elements
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace no
Music/stereo wall -
Balcony, roof terrace -
Garage, carport parking spaces can fit either, probably more likely carport
Utility garden, greenhouse -
Further wishes/particular requirements/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be included -
House Design
Planning by: self
What do you particularly like? Why? Side entrance, relatively large entrance area
What do you dislike? Why? -
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 350,000 only for the house
Personal price limit for the house, including furnishings: 400,000, total budget up to 600,000 (120,000 for the plot, 50,000 additional costs, 30,000 contingency) possible
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump + photovoltaic + storage
If you had to give up certain details/extensions
-can you give up: staircase, no plan yet whether landing or half-turned
-can’t give up: side entrance, entrance area, office, shower in the WC, number of rooms on the upper floor
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summed up in 130 characters?
Is the path to the kitchen too long? Is passing through the kitchen to the living room practical?
Can the bathroom layout possibly be improved aesthetically?
Sebastian2021 schrieb:
This sketch should primarily serve as a basis for evaluating the floor plan in terms of practicality.That’s why I made my earlier comment – especially since you’re already planning with real furniture instead of the model furniture from the house providers. As mentioned, you will need to consider tolerances anyway, but even moving symbolic sample walls can noticeably affect the calculations.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Yes, I agree ... it already doesn’t work with a ground floor width of 770 cm (25 ft 3 in).
A site plan would also be helpful, ideally showing the planned house.
Are the parking spaces outside the property?
I find a platform staircase with only 14 risers to be risky:
What width are the indicated interior doors, especially on the upper floor? 80 cm (31.5 inches)? It’s better to plan for 90 to 100 cm (35 to 39 inches).
A site plan would also be helpful, ideally showing the planned house.
Are the parking spaces outside the property?
I find a platform staircase with only 14 risers to be risky:
What width are the indicated interior doors, especially on the upper floor? 80 cm (31.5 inches)? It’s better to plan for 90 to 100 cm (35 to 39 inches).
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Sebastian202127 Jan 2021 20:36Hello kbt09,
the parking spaces are located outside the property, so I don’t need to worry about that for now. I can still adjust the plot and the house location.
All doors are planned to be 90cm (35 inches) wide. The front door is 110cm (43 inches).
The overall external dimension is indeed 770cm (8 yards). This makes it extremely tight. It is only possible with a reduced tread depth of about 25cm (10 inches), or by reducing the landing depth to 80cm (31 inches). Of course, I don’t want a staircase that you use every day and get annoyed with every day. I would appreciate further experiences and suggestions from you.
Therefore, I think planning a half-turn staircase would at least be simpler.
the parking spaces are located outside the property, so I don’t need to worry about that for now. I can still adjust the plot and the house location.
All doors are planned to be 90cm (35 inches) wide. The front door is 110cm (43 inches).
The overall external dimension is indeed 770cm (8 yards). This makes it extremely tight. It is only possible with a reduced tread depth of about 25cm (10 inches), or by reducing the landing depth to 80cm (31 inches). Of course, I don’t want a staircase that you use every day and get annoyed with every day. I would appreciate further experiences and suggestions from you.
Therefore, I think planning a half-turn staircase would at least be simpler.