# {0 H `5 Y2 o; _% Q# ~) mThis is a very good example to illustrate what LZ is trying to tell, actually everyone knows a 2 storey is more cost-effective than a bungalow and the reasons behind is of the same principle, i.e. $280/sq ft to build the main floor and $180/sq ft to build the 2nd floor ( these are not exact figures, just rough estimate) so the average cost/sq ft for a 2 storey is roughly $230, a lot less than the $280 of a bungalow; the bonus area above garage costs even less to build because it has no bathroom ( 2nd floor of 2-storey has at least 2 bathrooms which contribute quite a bit to the costs).
* S' R4 a1 F" [( r* A: FThis is a misconception; bungalow is just like the 2nd floor of 2-storey, actually one can go for a steeper roof pitch for a bungalow to reduce temperature in summer and have better insulation value/less snow accumulated on roof in winter; this high pitch design may not be possible on a 2-storey due to overall building height limitation.
换个角度去考虑,装修一个800尺的地下室要1.8万到2.5万,完成之后活动空间大约600尺左右,bonus room要加1.2万,可增加大概400-500尺的空间,就单价而论地下室要高,总支出要大,还不可以加入mortgage。如果你本 ... g$ c7 q) p2 V2 t K& {& v
如花 发表于 2009-11-16 10:46
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$12,000 for the bonus 300 sq ft is history already, ( LZ has pointed this out) the builders are now charging the buyers the same money as the main sq ft, i.e. over $200/sq ft (around $60,000) so don't be fooled by the builders. One more thing needed to be aware is that the development cost of basement include a bathroom.
What I agree is house design is changing, house type is changing, all for a better purpose, costs is reducing but price is not lowering to a reasonable proportion. This trick allows the builder to make more money out of the buyers' wallet. 1 k1 r0 c2 K" P! RWhat I disagree is that more sq ft and more resources in-put on the main floor is something WRONG. 5 L; ~. h% Y/ ?" [* ?% Z5 B5 ]( d Affordability is the key. 3 {3 a$ O# \0 K# @2 z8 @ My opinion only, no offence of course.
Outdated thinking????????? % r$ o8 y- } a! a; W$ y8 l N. PWonder how this is so concluded. 4 \% e7 U: H, t" E ?) F5 Y, X# \8 V7 cI DISAGREE.$ K! w5 C3 k ^$ h% z* y
Just different design approach for different people.
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If the lot size is too small, there may not be enough room to build a not-so-steep staircase if one goes for a 10 ft ceiling. A steep staircase compromises safety and pleasant look. This may not be a good design. Better not to consider this.
If the lot size is too small, there may not be enough room to build a not-so-steep staircase if one goes for a 10 ft ceiling. A steep staircase compromises safety and pleasant look. Better not to cons ... 6 R' g+ f& S5 kceramistpalace 发表于 2009-11-16 23:31
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Wonder how this is so concluded. : N: ^/ \5 n8 `0 cI DISAGREE. * j, }, ~: ^' Y6 n. G7 K ^Just different design approach for different people. 9 X, g9 _1 `3 E( @ceramistpalace 发表于 2009-11-16 23:22
本帖最后由 ceramistpalace 于 2009-11-17 00:48 编辑 + a5 R6 \3 f) I: P4 w2 E- \. ?
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I have seen houses of 9 ft ceiling with the staircase goes from one side of the house all the way up to the other side of the house in order to reduce the steepness and another design is to let the staircase go up onto the bonus room and then from there turn around up to the 2nd floor ( a lower small landing in between sometimes, may be that is one of the reasons to build the bonus room which serves as a " stepping stone"). Obviously this is a smart design and it works but if my memory serves, a 28ft wide pocket seems to be a minimum and the problem is that most lots available nowadays are well under 28ft width. As for 10ft ceiling house built on 26ft/24ft wide pockets, I really don't have a clue of how it can be done without a safety-compromised steep staircase, may be I am a bit fall behind and should start to view new showhomes more frequently to keep up with the ever-progressing ideas/house designs. I strongly agree different people have different taste but I believe outdated design could come around and be trendy any time and it is not necessarily an outdated THINKING. This is also objective facts/reality.