Hello,
I would also like to share my design here for discussion. The design was created by me and complies with the development plan. I am preparing the building application myself. However, since I am "only" a civil engineer, I am hoping for input or suggestions for improvement and optimization.
Plot size: 819 m² (8807 sq ft) + 261 m² (2810 sq ft)
Slope: yes, about 0.50 m (20 inches) from front to back
Roof type: hipped roof with trusses
Style: modern
Basement: no
Floors: ground floor + attic tower
Number of occupants: residential unit 2: retirees, residential unit 1: 2 adults, 2 children (teens)
Open architecture
Modern construction method: yes
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: 1 garage, 1 carport
House design
Who created the design:
- Do-it-Yourself
What do you particularly like? Why? The building line and floor area ratio are predetermined; the plan was to create 2 single-story units. I like my design but would appreciate outside opinions as it might lack creativity.
What do you dislike? Why? The bathrooms are not yet optimal.
Preferred heating system: underfloor heating, heat pump with ground collectors
If you had to give up something, what details or expansions would you skip?
Nothing 🙂
Thanks and best regards
I would also like to share my design here for discussion. The design was created by me and complies with the development plan. I am preparing the building application myself. However, since I am "only" a civil engineer, I am hoping for input or suggestions for improvement and optimization.
Plot size: 819 m² (8807 sq ft) + 261 m² (2810 sq ft)
Slope: yes, about 0.50 m (20 inches) from front to back
Roof type: hipped roof with trusses
Style: modern
Basement: no
Floors: ground floor + attic tower
Number of occupants: residential unit 2: retirees, residential unit 1: 2 adults, 2 children (teens)
Open architecture
Modern construction method: yes
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: 1 garage, 1 carport
House design
Who created the design:
- Do-it-Yourself
What do you particularly like? Why? The building line and floor area ratio are predetermined; the plan was to create 2 single-story units. I like my design but would appreciate outside opinions as it might lack creativity.
What do you dislike? Why? The bathrooms are not yet optimal.
Preferred heating system: underfloor heating, heat pump with ground collectors
If you had to give up something, what details or expansions would you skip?
Nothing 🙂
Thanks and best regards
J
j.bautsch20 Dec 2016 12:19I agree with climbee regarding the closets; we hang very few items on hangers, and what bothers me about the compartments is that there is almost 20cm (8 inches) of wasted space behind my clothes (or I end up stacking items there, which isn’t enjoyable because it’s hard to reach). So, we are planning for shallow wardrobes as well and will hang the few items on hangers in front of one another. However, this depends on personal habits. If most items are hung, having the garments side by side is more accessible and organized.