Basement design in a private house
In the past, the basement space in private homes was a space that was used mainly for storage and as a shelter. It was designed as a low, dark space with minimal access to natural light.
Today, the basement is being planned as an integral part of the house.
The Planning and Building Law defines a basement as an auxiliary space with a height of 2.20 m. But today, in most committees, by simple relief or already built into the local bylaw, basements can be built at a height of 2.40-2.80 m. These heights are more appropriate for the use of the space. Raising the space with the correct planning addition of high windows and low English courtyards* creates an attractive basement space for home use.
Today, some basement spaces are pre-planned as a separate unit or offices, etc., but are also designed for leisure uses in the home, such as: cinema rooms, game rooms, gyms, bars, wine cellars and any other fantasy that the homeowner wants to realize for himself.
Basements have acoustic and thermal advantages, since this is a space that is mostly covered by the ground.
The acoustics in the space make it ideal for a cinema and music room, and the fact that it retains heat and cold makes it ideal for a games space.
One of the important things to know and remember when using basements is their regular ventilation, to prevent the accumulation of radon gas. This gas is created when the concrete comes into contact with the ground, but when there is regular ventilation in the basement space, this gas is not noticeable.
Another thing that is important to pay attention to even at the planning stage is the bathrooms and showers in the basement.
Creating bathrooms and showers in the basement creates a problem that requires the use of a pump, so it is important to consult with the appropriate professionals during the planning stage to provide an appropriate design solution before construction begins.
In conclusion, the basement is an important part of building a house and it is important to plan it in advance to best suit the needs of the house.
*English courtyards - a wall built parallel to the basement wall below ground level, creating a space whose purpose is to allow light and air into the house.
Today, the basement is being planned as an integral part of the house.
The Planning and Building Law defines a basement as an auxiliary space with a height of 2.20 m. But today, in most committees, by simple relief or already built into the local bylaw, basements can be built at a height of 2.40-2.80 m. These heights are more appropriate for the use of the space. Raising the space with the correct planning addition of high windows and low English courtyards* creates an attractive basement space for home use.
Today, some basement spaces are pre-planned as a separate unit or offices, etc., but are also designed for leisure uses in the home, such as: cinema rooms, game rooms, gyms, bars, wine cellars and any other fantasy that the homeowner wants to realize for himself.
Basements have acoustic and thermal advantages, since this is a space that is mostly covered by the ground.
The acoustics in the space make it ideal for a cinema and music room, and the fact that it retains heat and cold makes it ideal for a games space.
One of the important things to know and remember when using basements is their regular ventilation, to prevent the accumulation of radon gas. This gas is created when the concrete comes into contact with the ground, but when there is regular ventilation in the basement space, this gas is not noticeable.
Another thing that is important to pay attention to even at the planning stage is the bathrooms and showers in the basement.
Creating bathrooms and showers in the basement creates a problem that requires the use of a pump, so it is important to consult with the appropriate professionals during the planning stage to provide an appropriate design solution before construction begins.
In conclusion, the basement is an important part of building a house and it is important to plan it in advance to best suit the needs of the house.
*English courtyards - a wall built parallel to the basement wall below ground level, creating a space whose purpose is to allow light and air into the house.
