Do you want to draw up the construction plan for your house yourself? To easily carry out your task, it is essential to take certain details and parameters into account. Making your house construction plan by yourself allows you to save money. Here are our tips to help you make your house plan easily.
Set your budget
Before even embarking on the realization of a plan, you must evaluate your budget even if the construction of your accommodation is not immediate. You will be able to choose the surface on which you want to build your home, the number of rooms, the architectural model (one-storey, two-storey), a garage, etc. Respect your initial budget at each stage of your project.
Opt for a good orientation of your home
Your home should be well oriented to make the best use of solar heat and daylight. This will lower your monthly energy bill. If you plan openings for the house, take care to properly orient the facades.
Choose a suitable location
To make a suitable implantation, you must take into account certain factors such as the nature:
- from the ground of your land,
- of its vegetation,
- possible access,
- proximity to electricity and water connection networks.
Also consider future extensions to your home.
Select your style of architecture
The choice of the architectural style allows you to anticipate the costs of the materials to be purchased. If you opt for a modern house, you will have to deal with the purchase of expensive materials with a higher volume.
A single-storey house, for example, will be less expensive in terms of energy consumption and will allow you to minimize the exterior surfaces. The two-storey model will maximize the living area of your home and its footprint. It will also allow you to reduce the bill for the purchase of your land.
Distribute the living area
This breakdown is the most important part of your project. It must take into account your lifestyle and your needs. Placing the living room and the living room to the south, for example, allows you to make the most of the sun. Bedrooms, dining room and kitchen can be positioned between East and West. The ideal location for your kitchen would be next to the garden. Access will be easier during your barbecues in the sun.
Plan the interior and exterior layout
In both cases, the layout of the rooms must be done with care. To make your interior design, take into account the lighting, the choice of flooring, the location of joinery and storage. Also plan where you will install switches and electrical outlets.
Landscaping adds value to your home. Divide your land into sections that you will garnish with decorative and natural elements. Add a deck or patio.
Don’t forget the openings
To better ventilate your house, plan windows facing south and doors open to the outside. Also plan interior doors that lead to the rooms of the house.
Comply with standards
For the location, the orientation of the bay windows and the house, you must respect construction standards. Also pay attention to the choice of materials and integrated devices. To obtain a compliant plan, read the PLU to learn about the rules related to R3 2020, the DTU and the Civil Code.
Constraints may occur
Check your plan to make sure you haven’t left anything out. An oversight can delay the issuance of your permit and generate additional construction costs. Don’t limit yourself to 2D plans, also make a 3D house plan.
Submit your building plan to outside scrutiny
Once you have completed your plan, have several people read it to detect inconsistencies and ensure that it is complete. Drawing up the plan for your future home can take you several hours and will save you money. You also have the option of hiring a professional to help you with this task.