House plan. How to determine in terms of energy efficiency?

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Building a private house is not an easy thing and requires both material and moral investments. There is an opinion that it is easier to purchase a new house and reschedule it, but this is a mistaken reasoning, since in fact it is much more economical to build a house. In addition, when building a house, you create it based on your requirements and expectations from this house, and buying a finished house, you have to adapt to it.

So let's see what affects the plan of the house. What points should pay special attention.

The first thing you need to choose a plot under the house.

The best option is a rectangular area. If there is a body of water nearby, this usually increases the value of the site. Although the reservoir has both its pros and cons. On the one hand, it creates a view from the window and the air in the house is more humid. But if the family has small children, then you need to think about whether to take the risk. And if you still decide that you want a plot near the reservoir, then you will need to provide reliable fencing.

It is important to know about the engineering communications carried out to the site, and if they are not, then is it possible to carry out. It would not be superfluous to talk with utilities workers about how these activities are possible, and how much it can be costly. It is advisable to clarify the possibility of drilling a well and whether it is possible to use water for cooking.

Do not purchase areas near which there are transformer booths and high-voltage towers, otherwise the meaning of building a house is lost, you can live in such conditions in the city.

If there are trees on the plot, consider in advance whether to leave them. And if you decide to leave the trees, then think whether the construction equipment can work on the site.

If the plot is not a flat surface, but with a hill, then you can position the house on it to have a beautiful view from the window. Although it is necessary to clarify that complex geological and topological conditions can significantly increase the cost of foundations.

It is also important what the soil on the site. If the soil is wet, then drainage will be necessary. If there is a river near the site, then it is necessary to find out if it is being flooded during the floods. This is important when choosing a foundation and location for the house.

How to place a house on the plot:

1. We have already mentioned above the site with a hill. We remind you that the house in this case is better located on this hill.

2. The plan of the house is better to do so that the windows face southeast and preferably not on the neighbor's house.

(Note: If you want to build an energy efficient or passive house, we recommend scientifically selecting the location of the windows and checking the energy balances of heat losses and heat gains through the windows of the whole house) Example.

3. Convenient when the kitchen windows overlook the playground: so you can see the children playing in the yard.

4. The distance from the neighbor's house should be at least 6 meters.

5. If you want to place the house in the center of the plot, do not forget about the drive behind the house.

6. In the northern part it is best to place a covered terrace.

7. If the width of your site is less than 30 meters, then the house is best placed in the center.

And yet I would like to say that all the above basics of planning are recommendations. And if you are sure that you want the windows of the house to look out onto the neighbor's house, and the house does not stand on the elevated part of the plot, then feel free to do it, because you should be comfortable in this house.

The main thing is not to violate the laws of development, and for this it is important to devote time to planning. But all the same, it would be much more correct to discuss all your wishes with a professional architect, he can draw your attention to such moments about which you didn’t even think about, but which can very significantly affect the comfort of your home.

House plan. Interior

When planning the house, determine the number of rooms:

Each family member (no matter how old he is) should have his own personal space; common room, dining room, study, children's room, private room due to a specific hobby. If you end up with a large number of rooms, you need to optimize. Perhaps some rooms can be combined, such as a dining room with a living room, and some refuse.

The number of rooms is determined. If the house is single-storey, you can order a project.

If you combine the kitchen with the living room, it is important to take care of the hood. Zoning the room will help sliding doors.

One-storey house may be the most comfortable for your family. But such a solution is more expensive than a house with a loft or a two-story.

You can see the finished projects of one-story houses here.

If the house is two-storied, then it is better to place bedrooms, a bath and a bathroom on the second floor, and leave the kitchen, common areas and toilet room on the first.

Also on the first floor it is advisable to arrange an office or guest bedroom.

A compact two-story house will be not only the most economical in construction costs but also the most energy-efficient due to the minimum area of enclosing structures.

Projects of private two-storey houses see here.

Consider ventilation and sound insulation.

Do not forget that the correct layout of the house - this is your comfort. Seriously approach the layout of the house.

P.S. We draw your attention to the fact that if you want to build an energy-saving house, then the layout of the house and the choice of the “right” walls significantly affect the future energy consumption of the house.

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