20 X 20 FLOOR PLAN
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Definitely interesting.
Just a few comments.
a. I am slightly concerned about fire escape routes from the upper floors. Would a dog leg or spiral stairs go some way to making emergency escape easier?
B. There is a nice deck area on the roof! Can this be accessed?
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Nice. What is bath cube window? I'm not shore the "open"s are functional between sleeping and living (working), living and kitchen...Thanks for the floorplans.
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@srx said:
Nice. What is bath cube window? I'm not shore the "open"s are functional between sleeping and living (working), living and kitchen...Thanks for the floorplans.
The bath cube window is just that....there is open space between the translucid membrane wall in the bathroom and the outside wall. I wanted the bathroom to have a window so I designed a concrete cube that juts in from the outside wall and past the membrane wall with a operable window inside of it.
I understand your concerns with noise traveling between the levels via the open space but I envisioned the house for a urban setting with privacy issues so some walls have skylights at the top and the open space acts as a light shaft for the floors below. Also because of the size and having one bedroom I see only a single person or a very young couple living in the space.
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I understand now. This house really has 5th facade. I think you should render the light to show real value of the light shafts, including cube. Thanks.
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Nice design. Although I understand your reasoning behind the design, I'm not sure it is practical in the bathroom. You've separated it sound-wise from the kitchen with that glass wall and the house is designed for one or two people, there's always the likelihood they will entertain and guests will use that bathroom. I think most people will find it uncomfortable to use a bathroom so open. Also, I wonder if someone standing outside can look through the kitchen window and up into the bathroom.
Mike, I don't understand your question about egress. Each floor has a standard L-shaped stair. Given the occupancy and size of the building, this is adequate. The only thing that isn't clear is if the bedroom has an egress window.
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@daniel said:
Nice design. Although I understand your reasoning behind the design, I'm not sure it is practical in the bathroom. You've separated it sound-wise from the kitchen with that glass wall and the house is designed for one or two people, there's always the likelihood they will entertain and guests will use that bathroom. I think most people will find it uncomfortable to use a bathroom so open. Also, I wonder if someone standing outside can look through the kitchen window and up into the bathroom.
Mike, I don't understand your question about egress. Each floor has a standard L-shaped stair. Given the occupancy and size of the building, this is adequate. The only thing that isn't clear is if the bedroom has an egress window.
There is also a powder room next to the kitchen tucked under the stairway that guest can use.
As for the privacy issues the membrane bathroom wall it 8ft tall like the others and with a print to diffuse being able to make out particular shapes. -
@srx said:
I understand now. This house really has 5th facade. I think you should render the light to show real value of the light shafts, including cube. Thanks.
I am not familiar with any of the render programs out there, can you recommend one that works seamlessly with Sketchup and also fairly inexpensive to purchase?
serrot
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@mike lucey said:
Definitely interesting.
Just a few comments.
a. I am slightly concerned about fire escape routes from the upper floors. Would a dog leg or spiral stairs go some way to making emergency escape easier?
B. There is a nice deck area on the roof! Can this be accessed?
Sorry, I forgot to put a metal ladder from the third floor landing to the roof for access.
I understand your concerns about a fire escape rout from the third floor, I could make the window next to the bed space fully operable then add a metal fire escape ladder to the side of the small projecting roof above the second floor balcony. -
I think what you suggest would be a help.
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I tried many render programs, and found Thea best choice for many reasons. In this example, its Sketch Up plugin Thea4SU gives you the ability to easily, in real time, check how your geometry is playing in the real light, with real materials. I use it as a design tool in the first place, than for presentation. Thea studio makers gives most for the price IMO, and has friendly, non corporate attitude. Its nice to see your own ideas and suggestions becoming the part of software too...
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Design wise I like what you have put together. Showing how the light flows through the building would be interesting to render. My preferred render option is Twilight but try the demo before you make any decisions.
Just a minor point on having the desk at the top of the stairs... I hope the owners don't have a chair with castors on a smooth floor and a tendency to kick back from the desk or they could be in for a
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@arcad-uk said:
Design wise I like what you have put together. Showing how the light flows through the building would be interesting to render. My preferred render option is Twilight but try the demo before you make any decisions.
Just a minor point on having the desk at the top of the stairs... I hope the owners don't have a chair with castors on a smooth floor and a tendency to kick back from the desk or they could be in for a
LOL...good point about the desk chair and the stairs so close behind it, maybe a built in deep groove on the floor to catch the casters would do the trick.
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@mike lucey said:
Definitely interesting.
Just a few comments.
a. I am slightly concerned about fire escape routes from the upper floors. Would a dog leg or spiral stairs go some way to making emergency escape easier?
B. There is a nice deck area on the roof! Can this be accessed?
I added a wall hung roof ladder for access to the roof.
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This is a very interesting concept. I am looking forward to seeing it progress. You certainly have some other interested and talented people who are giving you great advice!
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@tinanne said:
This is a very interesting concept. I am looking forward to seeing it progress. You certainly have some other interested and talented people who are giving you great advice!
Thank you, anything related to architecture and design gets my attention. Input from members of this site are always welcome.
Serrot
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