Louis House

For the architect

Goals, requirements and questions - the architect proposes solutions

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Building systems

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Bathroom waterproofing height
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Bathroom waterproofing height

Should bathroom waterproofing go up to 1.8-2 m, or is the whole wall better? Is reverse waterproofing on the ceiling of the floor below needed? Should waterproofing be tested by flooding for 72 hours?

Master switch for the whole house
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Master switch for the whole house

Have 1 master switch for the whole house (e.g. when away): press it to cut all power, except the fridge, cameras and wifi / network. Besides the fridge, cameras and wifi - what other equipment should keep power when the master switch is off?

Recessed sockets
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Recessed sockets

Should electrical devices and sockets be recessed into the wall?