Hello,
we will start building our solid single-family house next year and have basically decided on a construction company, which sent us a second offer with corresponding drawings (floor plans) after two consultation appointments. Nothing is signed yet, as the planning is still ongoing due to financing.
The attached drawing of the plot layout I quickly made myself. However, it should still be to scale.
We would appreciate receiving some opinions to identify things we may have overlooked so far—especially regarding the plot layout. Thank you!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: approximately 522 sqm (5,615 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: 0.5
Building envelope, building line and boundary: house must be set back 3 m (10 ft) from the boundaries
Edge development: max. 9 m (30 ft) along one boundary, max. 15 m (49 ft) total along all boundaries
Number of parking spaces: no specifications in the development plan
Number of floors: max. 1.5 floors
Roof type: gable roof, 45°
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights / limits
Other requirements
Homeowners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: typical single-family house with a bay window, no special style
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors (knee wall height 87.5 cm (34 in) raw construction measure)
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 26 and 25 years old
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor:
Ground floor → open kitchen-living-dining area, utility room, guest room (also used as office), guest WC with shower
Upper floor → bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom, 2 children's rooms
Office: see above; guest room to also be used as office
Number of overnight guests per year: up to 2-3 per year, hence the dual use as office
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 4 for everyday use, more for gatherings
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly a terrace on the southwest corner
Garage, carport: double carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included:
- Utility room "in the front" for easier and cheaper water, gas, etc. connections
- Kitchen in the southeast (sunrise, breakfast area)
- Living area in the southwest (sun, evening sun, terrace, garden area)
- Double carport not on the boundary line but 2 m (6.5 ft) away as a “footpath” to the front door. We don’t want all guests, mail carriers, etc. to walk right past the carport and practically enter our garden.
House design
Who created the plan:
- planner from a construction company
What do you like most? Why? see above wishes
What do you dislike? Why? no storage room so far, definitely building without a basement
Price estimate according to architect/planner: approx. 240,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures:
Preferred heating technology: gas, underfloor heating throughout ground and upper floor
Which details / expansions could you do without?
- could do without: possibly the walk-in closet? But only if an acceptable storage room results and the bedroom doesn’t become too small
- cannot do without: open living area
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner? New plan after second consultation?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
When asked where our coat closet would be, the suggestion was to raise a wall by the staircase (see ground floor plan EG).
we will start building our solid single-family house next year and have basically decided on a construction company, which sent us a second offer with corresponding drawings (floor plans) after two consultation appointments. Nothing is signed yet, as the planning is still ongoing due to financing.
The attached drawing of the plot layout I quickly made myself. However, it should still be to scale.
We would appreciate receiving some opinions to identify things we may have overlooked so far—especially regarding the plot layout. Thank you!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: approximately 522 sqm (5,615 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: 0.5
Building envelope, building line and boundary: house must be set back 3 m (10 ft) from the boundaries
Edge development: max. 9 m (30 ft) along one boundary, max. 15 m (49 ft) total along all boundaries
Number of parking spaces: no specifications in the development plan
Number of floors: max. 1.5 floors
Roof type: gable roof, 45°
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights / limits
Other requirements
Homeowners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: typical single-family house with a bay window, no special style
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors (knee wall height 87.5 cm (34 in) raw construction measure)
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons, 26 and 25 years old
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor:
Ground floor → open kitchen-living-dining area, utility room, guest room (also used as office), guest WC with shower
Upper floor → bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom, 2 children's rooms
Office: see above; guest room to also be used as office
Number of overnight guests per year: up to 2-3 per year, hence the dual use as office
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 4 for everyday use, more for gatherings
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly a terrace on the southwest corner
Garage, carport: double carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included:
- Utility room "in the front" for easier and cheaper water, gas, etc. connections
- Kitchen in the southeast (sunrise, breakfast area)
- Living area in the southwest (sun, evening sun, terrace, garden area)
- Double carport not on the boundary line but 2 m (6.5 ft) away as a “footpath” to the front door. We don’t want all guests, mail carriers, etc. to walk right past the carport and practically enter our garden.
House design
Who created the plan:
- planner from a construction company
What do you like most? Why? see above wishes
What do you dislike? Why? no storage room so far, definitely building without a basement
Price estimate according to architect/planner: approx. 240,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures:
Preferred heating technology: gas, underfloor heating throughout ground and upper floor
Which details / expansions could you do without?
- could do without: possibly the walk-in closet? But only if an acceptable storage room results and the bedroom doesn’t become too small
- cannot do without: open living area
Why is the design as it is now? For example:
Standard design from the planner? New plan after second consultation?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect?
When asked where our coat closet would be, the suggestion was to raise a wall by the staircase (see ground floor plan EG).
11ant schrieb:
Pressure gauge, 3 cm (1 inch) of plaster would probably already need reinforcement to prevent it from falling off due to household activity I lack practical experience here. We have drywall on the upper floor.S
SenorRaul721 Nov 2018 10:48Regarding this wall situation between the bedroom and the children’s room: Is this really common? Or is it more of a joke?
SenorRaul7 schrieb:
Regarding this wall issue between the bedroom and the kids’ room:
Is this really common? Or is it more of a joke? What do you mean exactly? Better sound insulation? If you don’t mind your child hearing your snoring at night, then a standard wall is fine. But if one of you is a light sleeper and doesn’t want to deal with nighttime comments from “next door,” then go for a thicker wall. It’s up to each person to decide if the extra cost is worth it. Some even like to plan a connecting balcony between the kids’ room and the parents’ room.
SenorRaul7 schrieb:
Is that really common? Or more meant as a joke? Having a full "exterior wall" between rooms is exaggerated, but considering sound insulation during planning is not. However, unless you work shifts, the saxophone practice sessions of the kids and the parents’ sleeping times probably don’t overlap much.
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SenorRaul714 Dec 2018 07:18Hello,
yesterday we had another consultation with a kitchen planner, and while choosing the sink, the question came up whether we have planned for a "hot water circulation" system, meaning that when the tap is opened, warm water is immediately available without waiting.
This was never mentioned in our discussions with the construction company, and we were not aware that such systems exist nowadays. So far, it has not been included in our plans.
Before we bring this up with the builder, we would like to ask: What do you think about it? The kitchen planner briefly mentioned the advantages (more comfort, less water waste). However, we cannot estimate what additional costs it might involve or if it would make sense for our floor plan. The utility room is quite far from the kitchen, although the two bathrooms are located directly above each other.
yesterday we had another consultation with a kitchen planner, and while choosing the sink, the question came up whether we have planned for a "hot water circulation" system, meaning that when the tap is opened, warm water is immediately available without waiting.
This was never mentioned in our discussions with the construction company, and we were not aware that such systems exist nowadays. So far, it has not been included in our plans.
Before we bring this up with the builder, we would like to ask: What do you think about it? The kitchen planner briefly mentioned the advantages (more comfort, less water waste). However, we cannot estimate what additional costs it might involve or if it would make sense for our floor plan. The utility room is quite far from the kitchen, although the two bathrooms are located directly above each other.
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