Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Need suggestions and advice on an odd shaped north facin 13Nov 12, 2017 6:44 pm A couple of issues with the split skillion - clerestory approach.
Firstly, all rooms with clerestory windows will need cathedral ceilings. Cathedral ceilings can look & feel great, particularly in living areas. But be aware that they can increase winter heating requirements, as a larger volume of air needs to be heated. If you do opt for this approach I'd recommended increasing the ceiling insulation levels well above the minimum code, as it's nearly impossible to increase insulation levels at a later date. Secondly, cost. A split skillion with clerestory windows & cathedral ceilings will cost more than a normal roof design. Though it's unlikely to cost more than a U-shaped house, & is a far, far better solution in my opinion. Re: Need suggestions and advice on an odd shaped north facin 14Nov 12, 2017 7:08 pm One other option, as block 17 is so wide, would be to really stretch out the rectangular building envelope to the east & west. This may result in parts of the house being only one room deep. For example, a central section incorporating the living area may be only one room deep, having both northern & southern windows. In this case the skillion roof & clerestory windows wouldn't be required. You'd also get great cross-ventilation, with breezes flowing through the living area, keeping it cool in summer. The kids bedrooms could be behind the garage, facing south. Bedrooms can be darker & cooler, so don't require northern light, but if you wanted it you could add clerestories here, or to hallways. The master could be at the opposite end of the house, & depending on room, may also be one room deep, with north & south windows. Or if other rooms are required here, like a second living area, & a section is two rooms deep, clerestory windows could be incorporated into this section.
Stretching out the building envelope to this level will increase the external surface area, increasing cost, but if no/fewer skillion roof/clerestory windows are required, then cost will come down. Thus design will also give expanses of northern roof, with ideal pitch for solar PV. EDIT: What's the dashed line on block 17? If it's an easement it may limit your building envelope options, as may your BAL requirements. Which may make it impossible to stretch out your build to these levels. Re: Need suggestions and advice on an odd shaped north facin 15Nov 12, 2017 7:40 pm Whoops, I thought the block sloped down to the street, not from the street. Ignore any suggestions I had about split levels. This was to minimize cathedral ceiling roof pitch / increase height of clerestories. But, as the slope is the opposite of what I though, any split will have the opposite effect to that desired. Re: Need suggestions and advice on an odd shaped north facin 16Nov 13, 2017 8:12 am Just been reading this blog, which I think is very applicable to these blocks, particularly block 17. https://undercoverarchitect.com/how-do- ... -new-home/ The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 18198 Hi, Looking to add an ensuite to one of the bedrooms and make it a Master BR. Please see the attached current floorplan. Need suggestions on what's the best way to do… 0 7339 It might be a bit darker in the mornings but the light is still light, so you should be getting it. Similar to what you see from your western windows 3 19987 |