I should say: the one we let get away.
Once in a while, I like to look back at my collection of notes to see how things have come along since we embarked on this house project. I had mentioned before that our architects had originally (in November 2008) presented us with two distinctly different designs to choose from. In the interest of keeping complete records, here are a couple of drawings of the one that we decided against.
Figure 25a. Plan B upper level.
Figure 25b. Plan B lower level.
There were many things we liked in this plan, but in the end we happened to like the other one better. I would have selected this design if we had neighbors living closer to us. In that case, the secluded garden and courtyard would have been more desirable. What is not apparent in these drawings is that the garden and courtyard are actually on different levels (the stairs are not drawn in).
Given the particulars of our land, with the open southern exposure, we think that the design we chose (click here to go directly to the post where I discuss that) makes better use of it. I particularly like that all the rooms, including the main bathroom, have views out on that side.
Which one might you have chosen? Feel free to leave a comment.
Hi ersie
ReplyDeletePlan A is more special.
Depends of the construction around the garden and the courtyard you had no light and energy in the basement bath and room 1.
The compact design B is better against the lose of energy by transmission.
The desingn A would be better in passive winning solar energy.
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