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My parents owned a house that looks exactly like the right hand one in the OP. In their case, it was a neighbourhood of condos, and the design allowed for ocean views from the main level. There were no fumes in the living area.
A garden shed housed any flammables - easy solution. And getting out in case of fire is no different than any other 2 story home. Heck, in my city there are lots of old Victorians with a 3rd story. Not to mention high rise apartments. Oh, the horror! lol
After more google searching under various terms i'm finding more and more. I guess just in my current area i don't see it much.
eddie, eddie, eddie those are all crammed into EXPENSIVE urban or waterfront communities. Well the one GIANT house might be in a more rural setting but it is clear there is a whole lot more house that is NOT over the garage than just the "house matches footprint of garage of your dream home"...
Surprised at all the negativity. Other then lower then average resale, it's a good solution to keeping costs down for someone who wants an oversize garage/workspace and a home. Living space above garages is very common. Here in the North East it's either a Master Bedroom or a bonus room. You do have to get insulation right but other then that it's fine. I have an aunt who's house is on a hill but other then a small area for coats and half bath the entire basement is a garage/ workshop. In their case they can also walk in to the living space directly thanks to the hill. Here in the NE foundations costs are expensive, this would cost a whole lot less then building a house next to a garage at least around here.
My parents owned a house that looks exactly like the right hand one in the OP. In their case, it was a neighbourhood of condos, and the design allowed for ocean views from the main level. There were no fumes in the living area.
A garden shed housed any flammables - easy solution. And getting out in case of fire is no different than any other 2 story home. Heck, in my city there are lots of old Victorians with a 3rd story. Not to mention high rise apartments. Oh, the horror! lol
apples to oranges
Do those old Victorians have vehicles with up to 40 gallons total of gasoline in them on the lower floors.
eddie, eddie, eddie those are all crammed into EXPENSIVE urban or waterfront communities. Well the one GIANT house might be in a more rural setting but it is clear there is a whole lot more house that is NOT over the garage than just the "house matches footprint of garage of your dream home"...
Like I said good luck on your project.
My aunt's home is on a rural lot with 8 acres they have 2,500 sqft all over a garage of about 1,500 sq ft. (they also have a 2nd floor) for them it was about building cost. It was much cheaper to put it all in the basement then building out. Again that home is different as you can walk right into the living space by going around the side and they even put a parking spot up there in case they need an easier way in when they get older.
My aunt's home is on a rural lot with 8 acres they have 2,500 sqft all over a garage of about 1,500 sq ft. (they also have a 2nd floor) for them it was about building cost. It was much cheaper to put it all in the basement then building out. Again that home is different as you can walk right into the living space by going around the side and they even put a parking spot up there in case they need an easier way in when they get older.
I have nothing against homes built into a hillside having a lower level garage, that could make sense in many rural areas. Having a parking spot and secondary means of egress to grade from the living space seem like excellent ideas for accessibility.
The OP instead wishes to build a very odd and potentially unsafe home in an area where it will attract scorn and ridicule. I wish him luck.
My aunt's home is on a rural lot with 8 acres they have 2,500 sqft all over a garage of about 1,500 sq ft. (they also have a 2nd floor) for them it was about building cost. It was much cheaper to put it all in the basement then building out. Again that home is different as you can walk right into the living space by going around the side and they even put a parking spot up there in case they need an easier way in when they get older.
........."put it all in the basement "...
Yes, I have seen houses on sloped yards sloping towards the street.
The garage is in the walk out basement.
However, the 1st floor of the house has doors leading outside where one could escape a fire that started in the lowest level where autos were parked.
I am surprised fire insurance inspectors wouldn't be leary.
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Now who's powning who????
