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 14:13ypg schrieb:
I fully agree with my predecessor regarding the use of the dining area and the desired brightness there.
However, not with the rest.
We don’t always have summer and long evenings sitting outside; the sun will mostly set directly in the west, but in winter it sets a bit more southwest.
And then you’ll always have these 2 to 3 meters (approximately 6.5 to 10 feet) of the canopy in your line of sight when looking out this window onto the terrace. You probably won’t see the sky but the wooden paneling under the roof. It feels quite dark and uncomfortable.
Personally, I would choose the smaller option (since rain usually comes from the west, where you can also install a simple wall) and on the west side of the house (on the left when facing) I would install a floor-to-ceiling double window instead of two small individual windows. You don’t need a window behind the sofa, and this would also brighten up the dining area a bit more.
Best regardsWhere exactly would you place the floor-to-ceiling window, and what size would you recommend?
winnetou78 schrieb:
No, I think if I post the entire floor plan, I’ll just get 20 different opinions again and won’t know what to do myself,That is very likely.
Regarding the window: the same size as the other one.
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 15:03Hmm, I can’t really get used to it. And it will also be difficult with the furniture. What do you think about enlarging both?
We are also building an L-shaped bungalow and have deliberately decided against a covered terrace. The recent hot days have reminded us how much light an awning blocks.
Your dining area also seems quite dark to me, and I would prefer the YPG option and enlarge the window. Possibly even just one exit to the terrace—why have two so close together?—and reconsider a window on the right side instead.
Your dining area also seems quite dark to me, and I would prefer the YPG option and enlarge the window. Possibly even just one exit to the terrace—why have two so close together?—and reconsider a window on the right side instead.
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 18:47The small one is meant to bring light into the dining area.
What do you mean by "plan right"?
What do you mean by "plan right"?
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winnetou788 Jul 2017 18:49So unfortunately, a floor-to-ceiling window is not possible there. What if I increase the size of the two windows there to 1.25 meters (4 feet)?
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