Expansion of the attic in a hip roof as a basement replacement

Yes, at a bargain price ;) If you then place two side by side and then put that on two areas in the attic, including installation, that has its demanding value. But it really is stylish!

I actually consider the roughly 10 K for a double solution, compared to the saved basement, to be a bargain! Two "normal" double casement windows instead already cost easily 2 to 3 K. Just with a large light well with drainage, etc., you quickly reach this difference. And you actually have a view that extends further than up to a gabion wall, where you would almost bump into it with an outstretched arm. :)

hm, not sure exactly, but the connections would probably have to go in the ground floor anyway? Then you would have to know whether the attic has a wooden floor, that is, between the upper floor and the attic in terms of load-bearing capacity. At least you can very nicely realize a large storage room, and have realized it nicely.

Yes, I assume connections on the ground floor. There is then a concrete ceiling between the upper and attic floors, also because ceiling cooling is planned. We would simply like to be able to use the attic for office, hobbies, fitness as well and not just as storage.

I actually consider the roughly 10 K for a double solution to be a bargain compared to the saved basement! Two "normal" double-wing windows would easily cost 2 to 3 K anyway. Just a large atrium with drainage, etc. already quickly accounts for this difference. And you really do have a view that extends further than up to a gabion wall, which you could almost touch with your outstretched arm. :)

These are exactly the considerations both in terms of costs and view (we would really have a very cool distant view). Of course, with the costs you have to take into account that the expansion of the attic still causes additional expenses: insulation, stairs, generally a somewhat higher roof structure, possibly air conditioning necessary. However, it should still be significantly cheaper than the finished basement. What makes me uncertain is that there is almost nothing to find about attic expansion with a hipped roof. Therefore the question whether the idea is really that good...

Two "normal" double casement windows instead already easily cost 2 to 3 K.

For my general contractor currently still around 7-800€. One.

We would like to be able to use the attic for office, hobby, fitness and not just as storage room

You can just divide it up. Still again; you have to be aware of the sloping ceilings: 30 degrees and that on all areas can feel oppressive. Ps: Have the attic conversion (drywall) including freezer room, heating pipes, windows and floor coverings calculated. Edit: Replies crossed each other

What makes me uncertain is that there is almost nothing to be found about attic conversions with hip roofs. Hence the question whether the idea is really that good...

Just look at the progression of the 2m line, on all 4 sides it quickly ends with standing height. The photo with the roof windows does not have 30 degrees, calculate the length for 2m height for your case. If there is no basement anymore, and everything is supposed to go upwards, a hip roof is not good. Look at the attic of a show house with a hip roof. Our dream house also had a hip roof, but after the architect meeting, it quickly became a gable roof with an open gable.

just look at the slope of the 2m line, on all 4 sides standing up ends quickly. The photo with the roof windows does not have 30 degrees, calculate the length for 2m height at your place. If there is no basement anymore, and everything should go upwards, a hipped roof is not good. Look at the attic in a show house with a hipped roof. Our dream house also had a hipped roof, after the architect conversation, it quickly became a gable roof with an open gable.

Thank you very much for the input! I already come to about 30°, what do you think it is? Of course, these are not 100m² with standing height but I come to at least 30m². Not everything is supposed to go upwards, there is also a storage room behind the garage.

But I understand the concerns, we are occupied with them as well...