ᐅ Corner bungalow: should the terrace be fully or partially covered?
Created on: 7 Jul 2017 20:05
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winnetou78
Hello,
I would like to ask for your help and opinions.
We are building a bungalow with 115 sqm (1236 sq ft) of living space.
It will be an L-shaped bungalow.
Our plan was to fully cover the terrace with the bungalow’s hip roof.
This would create a terrace measuring 5.00 by 4.60 meters (16.4 by 15.1 feet).
The terrace faces southwest.
The living and dining area, about 35 sqm (377 sq ft), faces the terrace.
This room has one window or door opening onto the terrace measuring 1.80 by 2.13 meters (5.9 by 7.0 feet) and another door opening about 0.80 by 2.13 meters (2.6 by 7.0 feet).
In addition, there are two windows facing west, each measuring 1.00 by 1.26 meters (3.3 by 4.1 feet).
The architect has now suggested in the preliminary design to make the roof a Dutch hip roof (gablet roof) for aesthetic reasons.
This would reduce the covered terrace area to 2.75 by 4.60 meters (9.0 by 15.1 feet).
To me, that seems almost too small, and I thought our original idea was more practical for usability during events and gatherings.
My partner suddenly worries that the original design might result in too little natural light entering the room.
Is that really the case? I would appreciate your help with this.
All the people we know so far have recommended choosing the larger terrace.
It’s difficult — after all, this is meant to last forever.
Best regards,
Daniel
I would like to ask for your help and opinions.
We are building a bungalow with 115 sqm (1236 sq ft) of living space.
It will be an L-shaped bungalow.
Our plan was to fully cover the terrace with the bungalow’s hip roof.
This would create a terrace measuring 5.00 by 4.60 meters (16.4 by 15.1 feet).
The terrace faces southwest.
The living and dining area, about 35 sqm (377 sq ft), faces the terrace.
This room has one window or door opening onto the terrace measuring 1.80 by 2.13 meters (5.9 by 7.0 feet) and another door opening about 0.80 by 2.13 meters (2.6 by 7.0 feet).
In addition, there are two windows facing west, each measuring 1.00 by 1.26 meters (3.3 by 4.1 feet).
The architect has now suggested in the preliminary design to make the roof a Dutch hip roof (gablet roof) for aesthetic reasons.
This would reduce the covered terrace area to 2.75 by 4.60 meters (9.0 by 15.1 feet).
To me, that seems almost too small, and I thought our original idea was more practical for usability during events and gatherings.
My partner suddenly worries that the original design might result in too little natural light entering the room.
Is that really the case? I would appreciate your help with this.
All the people we know so far have recommended choosing the larger terrace.
It’s difficult — after all, this is meant to last forever.
Best regards,
Daniel
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 08:54W
winnetou788 Jul 2017 09:42Oh, sorry, west is basically the correct direction for the two small windows in the living room. In the last picture, you can also see south at the top right.
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 10:09As much as I appreciated your answers so far, they don’t really help now.
What do you find too dark, both options?
What do you find too dark, both options?
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 12:58So, what do you all think?
A partially covered terrace is acceptable.
But then the room should be bright enough, right?
A partially covered terrace is acceptable.
But then the room should be bright enough, right?