ᐅ Single-family house with a walkable green roof carport on a sloped site
Created on: 22 Dec 2019 09:40
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Anolca*
Dear forum members,
In April, we purchased a really small plot of land (315 sqm (3395 sq ft)). Soon, a single-family house with a walkable green roof carport will be built on it. Due to the sloped terrain, the street-facing basement will be used as living space for bedrooms and a bathroom.
The entrance will lead directly into the living level from the side.
The building permit / planning permission has now been granted, with a few minor conditions. We expected this since our plot is located in an area designated as outside the main development zone and also within a water and landscape protection area.
We are building a solid brick house in monolithic construction (Poroton) without any frills, completely old-fashioned (small rooms, no floor-to-ceiling windows and those only in white), but turnkey via a general contractor.
On January 6th (06.01.), the site will be cleared, and after the surveyor has marked it out, construction will start.
Beforehand, we will drop off a card at the nearest neighbors’ houses, along with a small survival kit for neighbors of builders (cotton wool for sound insulation, something sweet as comfort food, and a painted picture by our daughter as window decoration for a nicer view instead of the construction site).
We are filling a small building gap in an old village, so a more personal approach is allowed.
Now we hope that the excavation work in soil classes 6/7 will remain within reasonable limits.
Best regards and happy holidays,
Anolca
In April, we purchased a really small plot of land (315 sqm (3395 sq ft)). Soon, a single-family house with a walkable green roof carport will be built on it. Due to the sloped terrain, the street-facing basement will be used as living space for bedrooms and a bathroom.
The entrance will lead directly into the living level from the side.
The building permit / planning permission has now been granted, with a few minor conditions. We expected this since our plot is located in an area designated as outside the main development zone and also within a water and landscape protection area.
We are building a solid brick house in monolithic construction (Poroton) without any frills, completely old-fashioned (small rooms, no floor-to-ceiling windows and those only in white), but turnkey via a general contractor.
On January 6th (06.01.), the site will be cleared, and after the surveyor has marked it out, construction will start.
Beforehand, we will drop off a card at the nearest neighbors’ houses, along with a small survival kit for neighbors of builders (cotton wool for sound insulation, something sweet as comfort food, and a painted picture by our daughter as window decoration for a nicer view instead of the construction site).
We are filling a small building gap in an old village, so a more personal approach is allowed.
Now we hope that the excavation work in soil classes 6/7 will remain within reasonable limits.
Best regards and happy holidays,
Anolca
Anolca* schrieb:
The stairwell is freezing cold at the moment. Creepy.That doesn’t happen in new builds, or only if you don’t heat at all.
I actually see the child’s bedroom in an unfortunate location. There might be noise from the utility room and the housekeeping room. Depending on how sensitive your child is to noise, make sure to position the equipment in both rooms well, so not directly on the shared wall. Would it be an option to swap the bathroom and the child’s bedroom?
I’m also curious about the dining room furniture. You mention a bench next to the French door. Where would the table be then? Wouldn’t it be in the way if you want to go into the kitchen?
I’m also curious about the dining room furniture. You mention a bench next to the French door. Where would the table be then? Wouldn’t it be in the way if you want to go into the kitchen?
kaho674 schrieb:
Hey there:
By "cold area," I guess you mean a hallway. By the way: You might want to reconsider the idea of not heating certain rooms in a new house built according to the energy saving regulations (and presumably with underfloor heating) to save energy.
If your daughter is afraid of dark rooms, wouldn’t it be quite problematic for her on the way to her bedroom downstairs? That’s not an issue? I guess, "there is no way around it there".
There’s also a cat flap in the guest bathroom door? Awesome. Not only can you hear every little noise in the living room, now the cat can come in uninvited during my throne time and sneak past me. Cool.
Anyway, there’s no point in challenging the fundamentals here. It’s too late for that. It’s not a disaster either. As long as you’re happy, so are we. There is a big difference between our daughter being able to move around freely and without fear during the day and being taken to bed with company, and her being very stressed every time she goes to the bathroom during the day or constantly needing someone with her.
We are building our house for ourselves, not for visitors. Anyone who wants to peacefully enjoy their throne time can do so one floor down.
Ibdk14 schrieb:
I actually see the child’s bedroom as being in an unfortunate location. Possibly noise from the utility room and the laundry room. Depending on how sensitive your child is to noise, make sure the appliances in both rooms are well placed, ideally not on the shared wall. Would swapping the bathroom and the child’s bedroom be an option?
I’m also curious about the dining room furniture. You mentioned a bench next to the French door. Where will the table be then? Won’t it be in the way if you want to go into the kitchen? She finds noises she’s used to rather comforting.
I honestly don’t think the table in the kitchen will be in the way. A corner bench will go in the corner, and the table will be placed lengthwise next to it.
The right door panel will be the first to open, not like in the picture.
Anolca* schrieb:
... or she experiences great stress during the day every time she needs to use the bathroom, or constantly requires assistance for it. Why would she be stressed during the day when going to the bathroom? Who says that?
Anolca* schrieb:
We are not building our house for guests... So the guest room and guest bathroom can be omitted, or how is it now?
Anyway, the plan is finalized and you are happy. That is the main thing.
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