Covered roof terrace
Roof terrace with a roof cover - not required, up to the architect (originally planned to do the BBQ here; now the gathering area could move downstairs).
Louis House
House-building notes
The home-building journey of Văn, Như & Louis 🏡
This is the journey of Văn, Như and our baby Louis as we build our family's first home — a warm and cozy nest, a place we long to come back to every day.
We love the rustic charm of natural materials, the greenery tucked into every little corner and the early sunlight streaming through the windows. A simple, welcoming home that carries our family's own touch.
This site keeps a record of our journey, from the first days of preparation, with MM++ Architects and the Butecco construction team alongside us, to the day the whole family officially moves into our new home.
The notes and questions are arranged in 3 ways: by topic, by construction sequence and by area. Pick whichever suits you; all three hold the same notes.
Area
241 notesBalcony, roof terrace & laundry
6 notes
AC outdoor units
AC outdoor units that are not noisy, durable and safe.
Question
Balcony planting
Planting on the balcony. Plants on the balcony and roof terrace: build planters or buy loose pots? If large planters are built, how should they be waterproofed? The household has little time for cleaning - should a balcony be built at all?
Washing, drying and hanging laundry
Washing - drying - hanging laundry on the ground floor, back yard. Leave a water line up to the top floor in advance, in case of a change of mind later.
Question
Exterior walls without rain stains
Exterior walls without stains from rain water - what solution?
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Overflow drain pipes
Overflow drain pipes on the roof terrace, outdoor area upstairs, balcony: not sure the household will be diligent enough to clean the drain pipes, leaves may clog them - what solution?