ᐅ Single-Family Home Optimization and Planning (180 sqm + Attic, No Basement)

Created on: 22 May 2020 21:23
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phil12345
Hello everyone,

I was directed to this interesting sub-forum through other threads, and of course, I would like to share our idea pool in the form of Draft 2.0.

First, a few facts about us:

Both 32 years old, no children, working full time. Two children are planned, but only after the house is built and before 40. So, relatively mid-term.

We plan to build in the front yard (650 m² (7,000 sq ft)) of the builder’s parents. The plot is signed, and the partnership agreement is in place. We envision a single-family house of about 180 m² (1,940 sq ft) with a double garage. We do not want a basement.
The house should preferably meet the KfW55 energy efficiency standard despite having a gas heating system. As a guy, I obviously find KNX great, but maybe Somfy Smart Home would also work. However, I would really regret it in the future if I squander that investment.

The cube shown in the drawing, originally made of exposed concrete, has now been clad with Trespa panels. The window shutters should be external Venetian blinds (Raffstores) in the basement and regular shutters on the upper floor. A large covered terrace (not visible here) is also very important to us since we really want to sit in the garden sheltered from the weather.

Additionally, we face the challenge that the driveway is from the southwest side, so we need to combine garden and driveway.

A wood-burning fireplace is very important to the builder. The airlock/transition zone between garage and house, connecting both, is also essential. We like the idea of a shared but “separate” bathroom; a bathtub is not necessary. An additional third, basic bathroom in the garage for garden parties is also planned (we live in a rural area of Lower Saxony, where corn and beer are enjoyed every other day…) but should be kept very simple.

I will actively participate in the thread and look forward to an engaging discussion.

Best regards,
Phil12345

Modern two-story brick villa with red brickwork, glass annex, and garage.


Modern red brick house with gray annex cube and large windows.


Floor plan of a house: garage for two cars, entrance area, kitchen, living/dining room, utility room.


Floor plan of a house: hallway, office/utility room, bathroom, shower, two kids’ rooms and parents’ dressing room.
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haydee
5 Jun 2020 15:48
With the hallway, you will have to change the staircase and therefore the upper floor as well.

Leave out the passage between the garage and the utility room. It’s a nice feature but not valuable enough to limit you. It also reduces storage space. The room is not large.
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phil12345
5 Jun 2020 15:53
The passage from the utility room to the garage is removed. Instead, we came up with the following idea on the iPad, without changing the stairs or upper floor.

Explanation: small guest bathroom (now located directly below both upper floor bathrooms) – the hallway had to be sacrificed, as guests don’t spend much time there and are directed to the south-facing area. The large utility room creates space for the kids’ dressing area, which was previously necessary in the hallway. Additionally, the extra door provides an escape route for dad in case HSV doesn’t get promoted again and he needs to go straight to bed without passing through the living and dining area.

Grundriss eines Hauses mit Wohnzimmer, Esszimmer, Büro und Treppenhaus, lila Markierungen.
11ant5 Jun 2020 16:10
phil12345 schrieb:

I would like to bring up the floor plan from @kaho674 in post #46.

A) That’s nice. Don’t be surprised if she doesn’t respond at the moment – I heard Katja recently had a disagreement with the admin and is now taking a break from posting.
B) For practicing a methodical approach, however, the more effective way is to dive straight in.
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ypg
5 Jun 2020 16:37
11ant schrieb:

I heard Katja recently had an argument with the admin and is now on a writing break.

Writing break? That sounds like an understatement. Or is it really just a break?
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haydee
5 Jun 2020 16:42
Hopefully just a pause

Draw all your technical equipment into the utility room, including clearances for the fuse box, maintenance, etc. Then add space for laundry.
There are too many doors in this area.
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phil12345
5 Jun 2020 17:00
Actually, no door has been added to the utility room area. Only the small guest bathroom has been separated at the entrance. However, this could be addressed by using sliding doors.