Hello,
I am planning to build a one-and-a-half-story single-family house in Brandenburg. Due to space constraints, the location and orientation of the floor plan are fixed.
Now I am working on designing the terrace and would appreciate any tips based on experiences shared in this forum. The terrace forms an L-shape around the northeast side of the house (see attached image). Looking north, there is a small river, while to the east, the neighboring house is very close. So, the open view faces north.
Personally, I rarely like to sit in direct sunlight. I prefer the shade, except in the morning when some gentle sunlight is tolerable. I know that my terrace is located in a shaded area of the property, unfortunately surrounded by many trees that make it a) even darker, and b) messy with leaves and debris.
I am trying to find the best possible compromise.
I am considering covering the entire L-shaped terrace with a wooden and glass roof structure. This would protect the terrace from falling leaves and other weather influences, but it might also block the little natural light that is available.
My second idea is to only cover the north side and leave the small eastern section of the L open, so it would be possible to sit in the sun, for example, during breakfast.
How would you approach this issue?
I am planning to build a one-and-a-half-story single-family house in Brandenburg. Due to space constraints, the location and orientation of the floor plan are fixed.
Now I am working on designing the terrace and would appreciate any tips based on experiences shared in this forum. The terrace forms an L-shape around the northeast side of the house (see attached image). Looking north, there is a small river, while to the east, the neighboring house is very close. So, the open view faces north.
Personally, I rarely like to sit in direct sunlight. I prefer the shade, except in the morning when some gentle sunlight is tolerable. I know that my terrace is located in a shaded area of the property, unfortunately surrounded by many trees that make it a) even darker, and b) messy with leaves and debris.
I am trying to find the best possible compromise.
My second idea is to only cover the north side and leave the small eastern section of the L open, so it would be possible to sit in the sun, for example, during breakfast.
How would you approach this issue?
In der Ruine10 Sep 2021 16:49Congratulations on having a north-facing terrace.
From my own experience, it’s the best spot for hot summers because it stays comfortable there.
If you enjoy sunlight or want to catch the last rays of the sun in autumn, you can likely find a small area for a sunny terrace in the garden.
Having a covered area is also nice to enjoy a summer rain outside.
From my own experience, it’s the best spot for hot summers because it stays comfortable there.
If you enjoy sunlight or want to catch the last rays of the sun in autumn, you can likely find a small area for a sunny terrace in the garden.
Having a covered area is also nice to enjoy a summer rain outside.