Paalhuis on piles

Advanced Template 283 parts, 283 pieces

A two-storey house on 18 piles after the old fishermen's houses, under a steep 55 degree roof with a glazed water gable.

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The brief

Two distinguishable design houses. Two levels, large windows. Inspired by old Dutch fishermen's houses.

What you learn

• Study an anchor-beam frame with tie beams, rafters and knee braces.
• See how floor, loft and purlin bays are repeated with one generator.
• Look at the stepped glass gable with its overhang.
• Read the stair, porch and pile braces.

Parts

283 parts, grouped by profile. Open the project to see every part.

Profile (mm)	Parts	Pieces	Total length (m)
75 x 225	127	127	312.9
120 x 200	32	32	86.5
160 x 280	10	10	61.6
200 x 320	6	6	46.8
200 x 400	6	6	46.8
160 x 160	16	16	41.1
160 x 200	7	7	39.1
75 x 150	28	28	36.8
200 x 200	18	18	32
120 x 160	22	22	24.2
45 x 260	11	11	10.2

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