Planning luminous room height - experiences?

Hello everyone,

what clear ceiling height do you consider reasonable? At the moment, 2.45 m is planned. Would you go higher or do you think the height is okay as it is?
Maybe it can still be changed.

Thanks and regards

Hello Nagilum,

I think it especially depends on the size of the rooms. In a large living and dining area, I would personally find a height of 245 cm quite oppressive; that is barely above the minimum of 240 cm.

Also remember that the floor coverings might get a bit thicker at some point or a suspended ceiling might be installed.

On the ground floor, I would go for at least 265 cm; I am still in the planning phase but want at least 280 cm myself, precisely because of large rooms.

Regards,

Sebastian

Hello,

...I think it mainly depends on the size of the rooms.

Completely correct! The clear room height (aesthetics), (storey height) is determined by the room with the largest floor area of the respective storey.
In GU/GÜ projects, this aspect is hardly considered. There, 40 m² living rooms are handled with 2.45 m. At least one brick or rowlock course is saved. The rude awakening of the builders comes when they inspect their "work." But then nothing can be changed anymore!

Best regards.

Hello,

The bad awakening of the builders comes when they inspect their "work". However, nothing can be changed then!

Yes, only at the very end it becomes apparent that a planning error was not recognized, the architect and builder were asleep.

Kind regards

Hopefully we can still change that..... How much compensation is actually due in the event of termination of the construction contract??

Why is the architect always to blame for everything?
Developers want to save money, so they simply plan a clear room height of 2.45 m.
Clients hardly want to spend money either, so they also plan with 2.45 m.
And not to forget: regulations from authorities with eaves heights, ridge heights, and plinth height.

Many forget that a high room also requires tall windows. And it should be clear to all of you that these cost more.

How do you explain aesthetics to a client when almost 100% of all clients come with the same question: "My house has external dimensions of 10x10m, two full floors with a hipped roof, and the house should also have a basement. What will that cost me?"

Those who ask such questions get only 2.45 m clear room height!