Unfortunately, I still have no feedback on the minimally required parapet height so that a French balcony at a "normal height" is sufficient; hopefully, it will come early next week.
Thank you very much for the pictures and further opinions. Completely floor-to-ceiling would also be our preference, but unfortunately that doesn't work because of the statics. Currently, we have a slight tendency towards "as low as possible," i.e., parapet height 25 raw construction, about 10 above finished floor level.
I don’t understand these floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floor anyway. Why do that? Why not wider windows if you want more light?
We currently have a maisonette apartment on the 1st and 2nd floors with floor-to-ceiling windows in some rooms and love it. It’s not just about more light coming in, but especially about the "looking position." With floor-to-ceiling windows, our 3-year-old son can look outside on his own, which he loves. For example, if the lawn is being mowed in the neighbor’s garden, he finds it very exciting to stand or sit in front of the window and watch. We also find it very nice when sitting on the couch, at the dining table, or at the desk to just be able to look outside. With normal windows, none of that would work. Child looking out? Definitely not, and as a "seated adult," you might see the sky, the clouds, the horizon, but not the life in the garden.