ᐅ Single-family Home with Basement on a Sloped Site – Opinions (Roof Design, General)
Created on: 12 Nov 2020 13:42
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Hello,
we are currently planning our single-family house.
Due to the sloped site, it will have a ground floor, basement, and lower ground floor.
Because of the view, we decided to place the living area on the top floor.
Key data and our requirements:
- Number of floors: 3 (due to the slope)
- Living area: approximately 140–150 m² (1500–1600 sq ft)
- Roof style: must suit the house (flat or shed roof not allowed as per building permit / planning permission)
- 2 children’s bedrooms
- Living area on the top floor
- Provision for a fireplace
- Separate toilet
- Terrace on the upper floor
- Double garage
Open issues:
- Final room layout
- Window arrangement
- Roof style (attached are two proposals)
- Wall construction
- Facade design
We would be very grateful for opinions and suggestions!
we are currently planning our single-family house.
Due to the sloped site, it will have a ground floor, basement, and lower ground floor.
Because of the view, we decided to place the living area on the top floor.
Key data and our requirements:
- Number of floors: 3 (due to the slope)
- Living area: approximately 140–150 m² (1500–1600 sq ft)
- Roof style: must suit the house (flat or shed roof not allowed as per building permit / planning permission)
- 2 children’s bedrooms
- Living area on the top floor
- Provision for a fireplace
- Separate toilet
- Terrace on the upper floor
- Double garage
Open issues:
- Final room layout
- Window arrangement
- Roof style (attached are two proposals)
- Wall construction
- Facade design
We would be very grateful for opinions and suggestions!
Stefan2.84 schrieb:
If possible, enlarge or widen the garage. It looks like 6x6m (20x20ft). I have two future neighbors who are very unhappy with a 6x6m (20x20ft) garage. They would definitely go wider.That’s probably the least of the problems here...
Especially since you can live happily with just a single-car carport, whether solid or not.
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hampshire12 Nov 2020 16:01I definitely prefer the gable roof in your pictures. Consider the idea of an asymmetrical gable roof.
A wider garage would be great, but here we have already reached the maximum width of 6.10 meters (20 feet). We are not allowed to move the garage closer to the street, nor the house closer to the neighbor, which is why there is the additional space at the front of the garage.
An asymmetrical gable roof could give the appearance a more modern touch. We would have to try it out. Thanks
An asymmetrical gable roof could give the appearance a more modern touch. We would have to try it out. Thanks
Although what reminds me most is the plot situation (although in Austria), have a look at this thread: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/efh-nordosthang-230m2-satteldach.33517/
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This bay window is extremely expensive and doesn’t add much value.
Draw the furniture to scale in all rooms, especially in the bathroom, and use the rough dimensions for the shower.
In the smaller kids’ room, move the door so that a wardrobe can fit behind it.
There is no garden access in the basement. The advantage of a sloped site is that you can always get outside from anywhere.
You don’t mention the children’s ages. You have a relatively small terrace upstairs for dining and garden access downstairs. For me, that’s an absolute no-go. Should the kids have to go up and down the spiral staircase every time they want a drink? Are you willing to make that trip for every glass of wine?
I would remove the bay window, place a large terrace in front of the ground floor, possibly extend the basement, and use the cellar more efficiently. It’s there and it’s already paid for.
Try to make the lower part of the garden accessible for wheelbarrows, hand trucks, and so on. Stairs aren’t ideal for carrying things — whether it’s flower pots, lawn mowers, bags of mulch, grass clippings, or swings — everything must be transported from top to bottom.
Plan the outdoor area now. A digger can still access it; later, it will be much more difficult.
Draw the furniture to scale in all rooms, especially in the bathroom, and use the rough dimensions for the shower.
In the smaller kids’ room, move the door so that a wardrobe can fit behind it.
There is no garden access in the basement. The advantage of a sloped site is that you can always get outside from anywhere.
You don’t mention the children’s ages. You have a relatively small terrace upstairs for dining and garden access downstairs. For me, that’s an absolute no-go. Should the kids have to go up and down the spiral staircase every time they want a drink? Are you willing to make that trip for every glass of wine?
I would remove the bay window, place a large terrace in front of the ground floor, possibly extend the basement, and use the cellar more efficiently. It’s there and it’s already paid for.
Try to make the lower part of the garden accessible for wheelbarrows, hand trucks, and so on. Stairs aren’t ideal for carrying things — whether it’s flower pots, lawn mowers, bags of mulch, grass clippings, or swings — everything must be transported from top to bottom.
Plan the outdoor area now. A digger can still access it; later, it will be much more difficult.
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