Floor plan optimization for a semi-detached house of 150-160m² on a 360m² plot in a new development area

Maybe someone still feels like explaining the reason concerning the pipes a bit more precisely and factually? The planners and architects from 4 different providers all found the implementation unproblematic. What exactly are they hiding from us? Is it simply about the length of the pipes? Isn't additional sound insulation enough to prevent "disturbances"? Or do they just "do it that way"?

I can imagine that it has to do with the length of the pipe routes, their slope, and positioning/routing through walls/ceilings/other rooms, and the associated extra effort or costs. Depending on the floor plan, it might be unattractive or inappropriate if, depending on the layout, (drain) pipes have to run through living spaces. Hence probably the recommendation to place the bathroom preferably above the utility room. But I am not sure. For us, this was no problem for several planners as well. For another planner, possible but not optimal. We also need a bit of piping over to the washbasin. But overall, we paid attention to short routes.

Maybe someone still feels like explaining the reason with the pipes a bit more precisely and factually?

It’s not due to a slightly longer pipe length for the fresh water, but you don’t have to let the black water unnecessarily crash down right next to the sofa.

I think it's great to get to know other home builders from the same new development area this way. Then we can soon throw a barbecue party and philosophize about building .

I am also always impressed when future neighbors find each other here.

Our problem with the planning was the width of 6 m. That doesn't leave much room for maneuver. That caused us a lot of headaches.

Nevertheless, you don't just hijack a floor plan thread. The one discussed here is the TE's and not yours. It's confusing and not nice that you try to distract and mix up the issues.
Open your own thread.

Is there a possibility to include a toilet upstairs? It reduces the likelihood that the sleepy children will tumble down the stairs on their way to the toilet at night. And you will have more peace at night if the bathroom next to your pillow is not used at night (but maybe you’ll switch guest with bathroom).

Good evening everyone, glad to see some activity here! Before I respond specifically to individual posts, here is a version with the swapped guest room/family bathroom. The wall around the bathtub, of course, only as high as the bathtub itself and the parapet height of the wide window at 145 cm. Best regards, Tamica

I am also always impressed when future neighbors find each other here. However, you don’t just hijack a floor plan thread. The one discussed here is the TE’s and not yours. That is confusing and not nice, as you are trying to distract and mix up the problems. Open your own thread.

I actually didn’t get the impression that basti484’s intention here was to discuss their own floor plan and found the input interesting. ops: