Kniestock window too low, what do you think?

For us, the entire semi-detached house will be pretty much identical. If it’s not too much trouble and time allows, could you perhaps please take another picture from the side showing the whole thing? Where "both" houses are basically shot from the front?

Our entire house will have a width of 16m (8m per half).

Our structural dimensions of the "standard" double casement windows are currently measured at 162.5x143. However, I still need to double-check what clear size remains for the windows. Everything is extremely complicated because the parapet height refers to the unfinished floor level, but with an 18cm floor buildup, the window would then be quite low. And the structural measurement of 143cm in height would not consider a roller shutter box on top, for some reason.

Unfortunately, I can’t photograph both semi-detached halves from the front because otherwise I would have to go onto the neighbor’s property. But I still took a few photos.

Our house is 15.6m wide, and also we had about 16cm buildup on this floor.

And again, many thanks! I do have one more question. :) How do you operate the [Rollladen]?

And thanks again! I do have one more question. :) How do you operate the roller shutter?

There is no difference to the others, electrically via a button in the wall. The slats are smaller and reversed in this top-mounted roller shutter but it is not so noticeable, at least in the color anthracite (7016).

The view from the windows is brilliantly photographed – it looks as if each window pane has a completely different perspective, as the division of houses, hedges, and gardens is exactly split by the window frame.

You mean the first photo? I was also a bit confused before zooming in, wondering if it was a montage.

Minus the floor construction, there is about 1.55 cm height left for the window, with the fixed glazing below. Above that, a 35° pitched roof with a 40cm overhang protrudes. The room will be about 13 sqm in size. With a room width of 3.8m, we have currently planned the window to be 2m wide.

I think you are worrying too much. Many houses have some kind of accent window (exterior view), mostly in the stairwell, but it can also be elsewhere.

The room is occupied by our son, he is 13 years old and quite satisfied with the amount of light and the height of the window.

People put in continuous bands of windows like on an assembly line, although these only make sense where you want to let light in without being seen from outside. Too much does not look more modern. Nowadays, people no longer think usefully but only about external appearance. The result is basement-effect / semi-basement rooms. That is not nice. But no one admits it who has joined this modern “compulsion” and installed window bands excessively and without thinking. Instead, lower or “different” windows are laughed at, although you have great garden views. I think you are worrying too much: for safety, a fixed window glass can be used, then an opening sash. If you have more width, you can also go asymmetrical. Definitely light will come in, definitely enough for ventilation, and the child will definitely be happy with this window! P.S. With ’s pictures you can very nicely see how a higher KS works without immediately going for a two-story design, namely cozy, without sacrificing floor area and spacious full-room effect. Others who say “I don’t like sloped ceilings – I want a townhouse” should take a leaf out of that book!

Ps at @blubbernase s pictures you can very nicely see,

Ups, I meant of course you :)

Oops, I obviously meant you :)

I thought so already and I agree with you on many points