ᐅ Why choose 2 stories instead of 3? Aren't 3 stories more practical?
Created on: 14 Mar 2015 08:51
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baunewbiene
Hello everyone,
Can someone tell me why so few people build houses with three floors, and most opt for just two? Personally, I find it more practical if the parents have one floor and the children have another (in our planned case, without a basement, but with storage and technical rooms integrated on the different levels)... Is this significantly more expensive than two floors plus a basement? Or why do people prefer building underground rather than adding an extra floor above?
Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but it’s something I’m wondering about...
Good luck
baunewbiene
Can someone tell me why so few people build houses with three floors, and most opt for just two? Personally, I find it more practical if the parents have one floor and the children have another (in our planned case, without a basement, but with storage and technical rooms integrated on the different levels)... Is this significantly more expensive than two floors plus a basement? Or why do people prefer building underground rather than adding an extra floor above?
Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but it’s something I’m wondering about...
Good luck
baunewbiene
baunewbiene schrieb:
Can someone explain why so few people build homes with three levels instead of just two? Personally, I find it more practical if parents have their own floor and the children have theirs too (in our planned case, without a basement but with storage and technical rooms integrated on the different levels)... Does it cost significantly more than two floors plus a basement? Or why do people prefer to build underground rather than adding an extra floor above?
Sorry, it might be a silly question, but it’s something I’m curious about... Is it because the zoning plan / building permit doesn’t allow it?
Is it because the ground conditions don’t allow it?
Is it because the space requirements don’t allow it (or do)?
Is it because one staircase in a house is enough?
Is it because some people actually like having many stairs?
Is it because people want to build age-appropriately?
Is it because people want to build barrier-free / accessible?
Is it because the household has many children?
Is it because the household consists of only one or two people? See space requirements.
Is it because every square meter costs money?
Is it because a basement costs money?
Is it because having a basement is just part of the tradition?
Is it because a basement isn’t actually needed?
Pick an argument!
@Yaso2.0: what does a cleaning closet look like?
Best regards, Yvonne
Our cleaning closet (storage room) on the ground floor has a standard interior door, so it does not stand out.
The one on the upper floor will have a louvered door (it could also have had a regular door, but we wanted to visually differentiate it!).
So, you could say it’s not a traditional cleaning closet. But what does traditional even mean? There are so many cabinets, doors, etc., that look really great!
And regarding the topic “then I can also see what’s left”:
You can see that even with multiple cleaning closets/storage rooms. When the glass cleaner is running low in one closet, a new one is bought. If you’re on the toilet upstairs and running low on toilet paper, you don’t have to run down to the utility room with your pants halfway down (and possibly run into someone along the way!).
The one on the upper floor will have a louvered door (it could also have had a regular door, but we wanted to visually differentiate it!).
So, you could say it’s not a traditional cleaning closet. But what does traditional even mean? There are so many cabinets, doors, etc., that look really great!
And regarding the topic “then I can also see what’s left”:
You can see that even with multiple cleaning closets/storage rooms. When the glass cleaner is running low in one closet, a new one is bought. If you’re on the toilet upstairs and running low on toilet paper, you don’t have to run down to the utility room with your pants halfway down (and possibly run into someone along the way!).
Whether it’s 1, 2, or 3 stories, good planning is essential.
We also have a 3-story house without a basement, but with three bedrooms on one floor. The bathroom and laundry room are on the same floor.
And when the children get older, they can move to the top floor. By the way, the rooms up there (ceiling height 9.5m (31 feet)) are the nicest.
If the price per square meter is over €500, there is no other way anyway.
Also: delegate the issue of the "plaster closet"... I don’t find that very interesting...
We also have a 3-story house without a basement, but with three bedrooms on one floor. The bathroom and laundry room are on the same floor.
And when the children get older, they can move to the top floor. By the way, the rooms up there (ceiling height 9.5m (31 feet)) are the nicest.
If the price per square meter is over €500, there is no other way anyway.
Also: delegate the issue of the "plaster closet"... I don’t find that very interesting...
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