ᐅ Single-family home on a south-facing slope at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level
Created on: 3 Apr 2019 22:20
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Hello everyone,
We have now received a floor plan from the architect that we really like. I would appreciate feedback from the forum with constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement. Let’s work from the bottom up:
Basement:
Two rooms are planned for commercial use here. That’s why there is a separate “customer entrance” on the south side. We need the utility entrance for coming back from gardening or skiing in winter. Sports equipment, etc., can be stored directly in the hobby room. Since we have planted a small orchard and I want to start beekeeping, there is a small storage room. A workshop corner in the technical room is mandatory.
Ground Floor:
We want an open kitchen-dining-living area for social gatherings, including a wood stove (we already had one in my parents’ house, and I love the cozy warmth it provides). The southwest view is unbeatable, so we need large windows here. The guest room is sized to fit a 120 x 200 cm (47 x 79 inch) care bed in case a parent is alone and requires care. If the care bed is placed against the wall (it should be on wheels), a wheelchair can approach it. The bathroom is planned to be accessible for people with disabilities.
Upper Floor:
There are five of us. Each child will have their own room. For when they reach puberty, the two girls will share one bathroom, and our son will share the large bathroom with us.
Regarding the heating system, I am still undecided. I have read a lot on the forum. Some say solar thermal systems are too expensive to install and not cost-effective. Does, for example, a ground source heat pump provide enough heat at our altitude (especially when coming in wet from skiing and needing to dry clothes)? The electricity usually comes from a photovoltaic system, which brings storage challenges. With a roof pitch of about 30–32° (86–89°) and typically four months of winter, power production will often be limited.
The local heating installer recommends a gas condensing boiler combined with a water-heated fireplace and a small solar thermal system. But that seems neither sustainable nor innovative to me.
Looking forward to your feedback. And please don’t be surprised if I’m offline for a day or two occasionally—I travel frequently for work.
We have now received a floor plan from the architect that we really like. I would appreciate feedback from the forum with constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement. Let’s work from the bottom up:
Basement:
Two rooms are planned for commercial use here. That’s why there is a separate “customer entrance” on the south side. We need the utility entrance for coming back from gardening or skiing in winter. Sports equipment, etc., can be stored directly in the hobby room. Since we have planted a small orchard and I want to start beekeeping, there is a small storage room. A workshop corner in the technical room is mandatory.
Ground Floor:
We want an open kitchen-dining-living area for social gatherings, including a wood stove (we already had one in my parents’ house, and I love the cozy warmth it provides). The southwest view is unbeatable, so we need large windows here. The guest room is sized to fit a 120 x 200 cm (47 x 79 inch) care bed in case a parent is alone and requires care. If the care bed is placed against the wall (it should be on wheels), a wheelchair can approach it. The bathroom is planned to be accessible for people with disabilities.
Upper Floor:
There are five of us. Each child will have their own room. For when they reach puberty, the two girls will share one bathroom, and our son will share the large bathroom with us.
Regarding the heating system, I am still undecided. I have read a lot on the forum. Some say solar thermal systems are too expensive to install and not cost-effective. Does, for example, a ground source heat pump provide enough heat at our altitude (especially when coming in wet from skiing and needing to dry clothes)? The electricity usually comes from a photovoltaic system, which brings storage challenges. With a roof pitch of about 30–32° (86–89°) and typically four months of winter, power production will often be limited.
The local heating installer recommends a gas condensing boiler combined with a water-heated fireplace and a small solar thermal system. But that seems neither sustainable nor innovative to me.
Looking forward to your feedback. And please don’t be surprised if I’m offline for a day or two occasionally—I travel frequently for work.
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