Wooden house

Abstract

We provide wooden houses that enhance the overall exterior design of a building by giving a stylish finish to the parts that protrude from the outside of the building. [Solution] The balcony 40 is provided with a lower floor canopy 41 that extends horizontally outward from the front end portion in the overhang direction X of the floor portion 43 of the balcony 40, and a balcony roof portion 42 that extends horizontally outward from the upper part of the balcony 40. The lower floor canopy 41 and the balcony roof portion 42 are connected by a pair of wall bodies 53, 53 located at each end of the left-right direction Y of the balcony 40, thereby forming an overhanging exterior wall portion 10 that is square-shaped when viewed from the front in the overhang direction. One of the pair of wall bodies 53, 53 is a wing wall 53a that extends along the overhang direction X, and the lower floor canopy 41 is of a similar thickness to the wing wall 53a.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a wooden house, and more particularly to a wooden house in which a balcony protruding outward from the building is installed on an upper floor. BACKGROUND ART

[0002] In recent years, for the purpose of improving the design of houses, various houses incorporating overhang structures in which, for example, a living room or balcony on the second floor part protrudes outward from the building have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The house of Patent Document 1 with an overhanging balcony has front-rear direction irregularities formed on the outer wall surface by the outer wall portion protruding forward from the reference outer wall surface and the outer wall portion receding rearward, which improves the external appearance design. However, it is considered that the external appearance design of the entire building can be further improved by finishing the eye-catching overhanging part in a stylish manner. PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS PATENT DOCUMENTS

[0003] PATENT DOCUMENT 1 Japanese Patent No. 6788326 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0004] On the other hand, in recent years, in wooden houses, the balcony installed so as to protrude outward from the building on the upper floor may be provided with a horizontally protruding eave with a reduced thickness at the front end portion in the protruding direction of the floor portion of the balcony. In this way, it is considered that the range of design options for wooden houses can be expanded by making the eave protruding outward from the building have a stylish finish thinner than the conventional thickness.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a wooden house that can improve the external appearance design of the entire building by finishing the part protruding outward from the building in a stylish manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides a wooden house in which a balcony extending outward from the building is installed on the upper floor, wherein the balcony is provided with a lower floor canopy that extends horizontally outward from the front end portion in the direction of extension of the balcony floor, and a balcony roof that extends horizontally outward from the upper part of the balcony, and the lower floor canopy and the balcony roof are connected by a pair of wall bodies located on each of the left and right ends of the balcony, thereby forming an overhanging exterior wall that is square-shaped when viewed from the front in the direction of extension, and one of the wall bodies is a wing wall that extends along the direction of extension, and the lower floor canopy is of a similar thickness to the wing wall, thereby achieving the above objective.

[0007] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that the front end surface of the protruding exterior wall portion in the direction of protrusion is a continuous surface flush with the front end surfaces of the lower floor eaves portion, the balcony roof portion, and the pair of wall bodies in the direction of protrusion.

[0008] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that a handrail formed by connecting a plurality of transparent glass panels is provided on the front part of the balcony.

[0009] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that the upper floor partition surface facing the balcony, which separates the interior and exterior of the upper floor, is fully open in the front view.

[0010] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that the portion of the protruding exterior wall formed by the wing wall extends outward from the building beyond the first lower floor partition surface that is perpendicular to the left-right direction among the lower floor partition surfaces that separate the interior and exterior of the lower floor.

[0011] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of windows are installed in a series along the connection point between the balcony and the floor in the second lower floor partition surface, which separates the interior and exterior of the lower floor directly below the balcony.

[0012] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that the position of the sash attached to the upper floor partition surface facing the balcony, which separates the interior and exterior of the upper floor, and the position of the sash attached to the second lower floor partition surface that separates the interior and exterior of the lower floor directly below the balcony, are set back in the direction of the overhang from the front end surface of the overhanging exterior wall.

[0013] Furthermore, it is preferable that the wooden house of the present invention has an opening in a part of the roof portion of the balcony, and that a louver is attached to the opening.

[0014] Furthermore, in the wooden house of the present invention, it is preferable that the thickness of the lower floor eaves is 200 mm to 350 mm. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the wooden house of the present invention, the overall appearance and design of the building can be improved by giving a stylish finish to the parts that protrude outwards from the building. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a wooden house according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, preferably viewed from the southeast. [Figure 2] This is a front view of a wooden house according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, preferably viewed from the south. [Figure 3] This is a side view of a wooden house according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, preferably viewed from the east. [Figure 4] This is a floor plan of the first floor of a wooden house according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5]This is a floor plan of the second floor of a wooden house according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view along AA in Figure 2 of a wooden house according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] A wooden house 50 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, 5, and 6, is a two-story wooden house that preferably comprises a second floor 52 (see Figure 5) and a first floor 51 (see Figure 4) as an upper floor and a lower floor, and has a balcony 40 extending outwards from the building installed on the second floor 52. In this embodiment of the wooden house 50, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 and 6, the lower floor canopy 41 and balcony roof 42, which are provided to extend outwards from the building on the second floor 52, together with a pair of wall bodies 53 located on each of the left and right ends of the balcony 40, form an overhanging exterior wall 10 that is square-shaped when viewed from the front. In this embodiment of the wooden house 50, the overall appearance of the building can be improved by giving the overhanging exterior wall 10 formed on the second floor 52 a stylish finish.

[0018] Furthermore, the wooden house 50 of this embodiment is a wooden house in which a balcony 40 that extends outward from the building is installed as an upper floor, for example, on the second floor 52, and the balcony 40 is provided with a lower floor canopy portion 41 that extends horizontally outward from the front end portion in the extension direction X of the floor portion 43 of the balcony 40, and a balcony roof portion 42 that extends horizontally outward from the upper part of the balcony 40. The lower floor canopy section 41 and the balcony roof section 42 are connected by a pair of wall bodies 53, 53 located at each end of the balcony 40 in the left-right direction Y, thereby forming an overhanging exterior wall section 10 that has a square shape when viewed from the front in the overhanging direction. One of the pair of wall bodies 53, 53 is a wing wall 53a that extends along the overhanging direction X, and the lower floor canopy section 41 has a thickness similar to that of the wing wall 53a.

[0019] In the present embodiment, the wooden house 50 is composed of, for example, a first floor 51 and a second floor 52, and is provided with a courtyard 30 at approximately the center of the building (see FIGS. 4 to 6). Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the wooden house 50 is provided with a balcony 40 projecting outward of the building, preferably on the south side of the second floor 52.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 6, the courtyard 30 has a floor surface at a height similar to the height of the indoor floor surface on the first floor 51, and the four sides extending from the floor surface of the courtyard 30 to a top opening 54 formed in the second floor 52 which is the top floor, are enclosed by courtyard partitioning surfaces 31 that partition the courtyard 30 from the indoor space. On each of the first floor 51 and the second floor 52, an internal space 60 composed of corridors, living rooms or non-living rooms is arranged in a square shape so as to surround the courtyard 30 provided at the center. The courtyard 30 is appropriately planted with greenery, creating a space with a healing effect.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 4, the floor plan of the first floor 51 is as follows. That is, on the first floor 51, the internal space 60 adjacent to the south side of the courtyard 30 is a corridor 11s extending in the east-west direction. Further on the south side of the corridor 11s, an entrance 12 is arranged at a position where the courtyard partitioning surface 31s located on the south side of the courtyard 30 can be seen through the corridor 11s that is the internal space 60.

[0022] The entrance 12 has an entrance porch 12a in the outdoor area on the south side, and an entrance floor 12b is provided as an indoor area on the north side of the entrance porch 12a, separated by the entrance door. The entrance floor 12b has a shoe rack and storage space in one corner on the east side. As described above, the courtyard partition surface 31s located on the south side of the courtyard 30 can be seen from the entrance floor 12b. In this embodiment, a window 32s is provided in the courtyard partition surface 31s located on the south side of the courtyard 30, so that the courtyard 30 can be seen from the entrance floor 12b of the entrance 12. In this way, in this wooden house 50, the line of sight of the resident or visitor entering from the entrance 12 extends into the interior of the courtyard 30, giving the resident or visitor a sense of depth and an open first impression.

[0023] In this embodiment, a welcome space 13, opening to the south, is located at the southwest corner of the first floor 51, at the western end of the corridor 11s adjacent to the north side of the entrance hall 12b. Sofas, tables, etc., can be provided in the welcome space 13 as appropriate. The interior space 60 to the north of the welcome space 13 is a corridor 11w that extends north-south along the courtyard partition surface 31w located on the west side of the courtyard 30. The southern end of the corridor 11w is connected to the western end of the corridor 11s in an L-shape. On the west side of the corridor 11w, opposite the courtyard partition surface 31w, is a hall staircase 14 leading up to the second floor 52 and a bench space 14a. Furthermore, at the northwest corner of the first floor 51, at the northern end of the corridor 11w, an interior space 60 extends east-west from a position adjacent to the north side of the hall staircase 14 to a position adjacent to the north side of the courtyard 30. The interior space 60 is provided with a walk-in closet 15a, a shower room 15b, and a bedroom 15c, in that order from west to east. The shower room 15b has passages on the north and south sides that allow movement in an east-west direction, from the standpoint of ensuring movement between the walk-in closet 15a and the bedroom 15c, and from the standpoint of ensuring movement between the corridor 11w and the walk-in closet 15a and the bedroom 15c.

[0024] Adjacent to the east side of bedroom 15c and courtyard 30 is a corridor 11e that extends north-south as part of the interior space 60. Bedroom 15c can be accessed from the corridor 11e. Opposite bedroom 15c and courtyard 30, separated by the corridor 11e, is a soundproofed video presentation room 16 located in the northeast corner of the first floor 51. The video presentation room 16 can be accessed from the corridor 11e. The video presentation room 16 can be equipped with a screen, sound equipment, etc., as appropriate.

[0025] The southern end of corridor 11e connects to the eastern end of corridor 11s in an L-shape, and a washroom and toilet 17 are located at the end of the corridor. To the east of the washroom and toilet 17 is a living room 18, which can be accessed from an entrance located along the eastern wall of corridor 11e. Living room 18 is adjacent to the south side of the video presentation room 16.

[0026] As shown in Figure 5, the second-floor hall 20 of the staircase 14 is located on the second floor 52, which is accessible from the first floor 51 via the hall staircase 14, and is an interior space 60 adjacent to the west side of the courtyard 30. The second-floor hall 20 extends in a north-south direction along the courtyard partition surface 31w located on the west side of the courtyard 30. A storage room 21 is located at the northern end of the second-floor hall 20, and to the west of the storage room 21, a children's room 22, accessible from the second-floor hall 20, is located in the northwest corner of the second floor 52. The children's room 22 can be furnished with a bed, desk, wardrobe, etc. as appropriate. To the east of the children's room 22, across the second-floor hall 20, is a washroom 23, accessible from the second-floor hall 20, which is an interior space 60 extending in an east-west direction along the courtyard partition surface 31n located on the north side of the courtyard 30. To the north of the washroom 23, a bathroom 24a and a laundry room 24b, accessible from the washroom 23, are located in the central northern part of the second floor 52. To the east of the washroom 23 is an entrance to the living-dining-kitchen 25.

[0027] The living-dining-kitchen 25 is located on the eastern part of the second floor 52 as an interior space 60 that is long in the north-south direction. The living-dining-kitchen 25 consists of a kitchen 25a, a dining area 25b, and a living room 25c, arranged from north to south. Kitchen 25a is accessible from the laundry room 24b and washroom 23, which are adjacent to the west, and can be equipped with an island kitchen, cooking counter, etc. as appropriate. Dining area 25b is located south of kitchen 25a and faces the courtyard partition surface 31e, which is located on the east side of the courtyard 30. Dining area 25b can be equipped with a dining table, chairs, etc. as appropriate. Living room 25c is located south of dining area 25b and is accessible from the east side of the corridor 26, which extends in the east-west direction as an interior space 60 adjacent to the south side of the courtyard 30. Living room 25c also has a protruding space 25d that extends southward from the position of the corridor 26 in the north-south direction. The living room (25cm) can be furnished with a nook, sofa, and other furniture as needed.

[0028] A toilet 27 is located at the western end of corridor 26, and a living room 28, accessible from corridor 26, is located in the southwest corner of the second floor 52, south of toilet 27. The southern end of living room 28 protrudes outward from the building beyond the exterior wall facing south on the first floor 51.

[0029] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, and 6, a balcony 40 is installed on the second floor 52, preferably on the south side of the living room 25c and corridor 26, projecting outwards from the building. The balcony 40 consists of an overhanging area 40a that extends outwards from the exterior wall facing south on the first floor 51, and an inner area 40b that is inwards from the exterior wall facing south on the first floor 51. As shown in Figure 5, the inner area 40b is adjacent to the south side of the corridor 26 on the second floor 52 and adjacent to the west side of the protruding space 25d of the living room 25c.

[0030] As shown in Figure 6, the balcony 40 is provided with a lower floor canopy 41 that extends horizontally outward from the front end portion in the overhang direction X of the floor portion 43 of the balcony 40. The balcony 40 is also provided with a balcony roof portion 42 that extends horizontally outward from the upper part of the balcony 40. The overhang position of the balcony roof portion 42 in the overhang direction X is the same as the overhang position of the lower floor canopy portion 41 in the overhang direction X. Furthermore, a handrail 44 is provided on the front portion 40c of the balcony 40 in the overhang direction X.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the lower floor canopy 41 and the balcony roof 42 are connected by a pair of wall bodies 53, 53 located at each end of the balcony 40 in the left-right direction Y, thereby forming an overhanging exterior wall 10 that has a square shape when viewed from the front in the overhanging direction X. The overhanging exterior wall 10 surrounds the balcony 40 on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right) with the lower floor canopy 41, the balcony roof 42, and the pair of wall bodies 53, 53, and extends even further forward than the balcony 40 which extends outward from the building, forming a box-shaped section that overhangs from the building and is an eye-catching feature.

[0032] The pair of wall sections 53, 53 consist of a wing wall 53a that extends along the overhanging direction X, and the other which forms the exterior wall of the living room 28. The wing wall 53a is thinner than the balcony roof section 42, giving the overhanging exterior wall section 10 a clean and streamlined appearance when viewed from the front. Furthermore, because one end of the overhanging exterior wall section 10 in the left-right direction Y is a thin wing wall 53a, the front view is asymmetrical, making it an even more eye-catching feature.

[0033] In this embodiment, the lower floor canopy 41 has a thickness similar to that of the wing wall 53a. Because the thickness of the lower floor canopy 41 is similar to that of the wing wall 53a, the overhanging exterior wall 10 has a stylish finish with sharp edges at the L-shaped joint formed by the lower floor canopy 41 and the wing wall 53a in a front view. Here, the lower floor canopy section 41 preferably has a thickness of 200 mm to 350 mm, from the viewpoint of giving the overhanging exterior wall section 10 a more stylish finish.

[0034] Thus, the wooden house 50 has a stylishly finished overhanging exterior wall section 10 that easily attracts attention, resulting in an impressive design that evokes a sense of cleanliness, sharpness, and other aesthetic feelings in the viewer.

[0035] As a result, according to the wooden house 50 of this embodiment, the overall exterior design of the building can be improved by giving a stylish finish to the parts that protrude outwards from the building.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is preferable that the lower floor canopy portion 41 is provided at the lower end of the front end portion in the overhanging direction X of the floor portion 43 such that the lower surface of the lower floor canopy portion 41 is flush with the lower surface of the floor portion 43 of the balcony 40. As a result, the line of the lower edge portion of the overhanging exterior wall portion 10 stands out, resulting in a more stylish finish, and further improving the overall appearance and design of the wooden house 50.

[0037] In this embodiment, it is preferable that the front end surface 10f of the overhanging exterior wall 10 in the overhanging direction X is a continuous surface flush with the front end surfaces of the lower floor canopy 41, the balcony roof 42, and the pair of wall bodies 53, 53 in the overhanging direction X. As a result, the box shape of the overhanging exterior wall 10 is emphasized, and combined with the edge that is effective at the L-shaped joint portion in the front view formed by the lower floor canopy 41 and the wing wall 53a, the overall appearance of the wooden house 50 is improved.

[0038] In this embodiment, it is preferable that a handrail 44 formed by connecting multiple transparent glass panels 45 is provided on the front portion 40c of the balcony (see Figure 6). As a result, the overhanging exterior wall portion 10, which has a square shape when viewed from the front, gains a sense of depth in the opening portion 10a of the overhanging exterior wall portion 10, making it easier to attract attention and further improving the overall appearance and design of the wooden house 50.

[0039] In this embodiment, it is preferable that the upper floor partition surface 55 facing the balcony 40, which separates the interior and exterior of the upper floor 52, is fully open when viewed from the front in the overhanging direction X (see Figure 5). Specifically, the upper floor partition surface 55 is fully open because it is formed by a sash. As a result, the overhanging exterior wall section 10 gains a greater sense of depth in the opening 10a of the overhanging exterior wall section 10, making it easier to attract attention and further improving the overall appearance and design of the wooden house 50.

[0040] In this embodiment, it is preferable that the portion of the overhanging exterior wall 10 formed by the wing wall 53a protrudes outward from the building beyond the first lower floor partition surface 56, which is perpendicular to the left-right direction Y, and separates the interior and exterior of the first floor 51, which is the lower floor (see Figure 2). As a result, the box-shaped portion of the overhanging exterior wall 10, for example, the southeast corner portion, overhangs both in the front direction of the building (overhanging direction X) and to the side of the building (left-right direction Y), creating a sense of floating in the overhanging exterior wall 10, making it easier to attract attention and further improving the overall appearance and design of the wooden house 50.

[0041] In this embodiment, it is preferable that a second lower floor partition surface 57, which separates the interior and exterior of the lower floor (1st floor 51) directly below the balcony 40, has a series of windows 59 along the connection portion 58 with the floor portion 43 of the balcony 40 (see Figure 2). This emphasizes the floating effect of the overhanging exterior wall portion 10, making it easier to attract attention and further improving the overall appearance and design of the wooden house 50.

[0042] In this embodiment, it is preferable that the position of the sash 59b attached to the upper floor partition surface 55 facing the balcony 40, which separates the interior and exterior of the upper floor 52, and the position of the sash 59a attached to the second lower floor partition surface 57 that separates the interior and exterior of the lower floor 1st floor 51, which is directly below the balcony 40, are set back in the overhanging direction X from the front end surface 10f of the overhanging exterior wall portion 10 (see Figures 4 and 5). As a result, the sashes 59a and 59b are set back, making it difficult to see inside from the outside, thus making it easier to ensure the privacy of residents.

[0043] In this embodiment, it is preferable that the wooden house 50 has an opening 61 in a part of the balcony roof 42, and that a louver 62 is attached to the opening 61. By making a part of the balcony roof 42 an opening 61 in this way, it is possible to easily introduce outdoor light into the house, and the louver 62 makes it difficult to see inside from the outside, thereby ensuring the privacy of the residents.

[0044] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and can be modified in various ways. For example, the balcony of a wooden house does not necessarily have to be preferably installed facing the south side of the building, but may be positioned facing other directions such as the east or west side. The wooden house does not necessarily have to be a two-story house, but may be a three-story or higher house. For example, the present invention can be applied with the third floor as the upper floor and the first and second floors as the lower floors, or with the second and third floors as the upper floors and the first floor as the lower floor.

[0045] 10 Exterior wall overhang 11e, 11w, 11s corridor 12 Entrance 12a Entrance porch 12b Entrance hall 30 Courtyard 31, 31e, 31w, 31s, 31n Courtyard partition surfaces 32s Window section 40 Balcony 41 Lower eave area 42 Balcony roof section 43 Floor 44 Handrail 45 Glass Panel 50 Wooden Houses 51. 1st floor (lower floor) 52. 2nd floor (upper floor) 53 Wall surfaces 53a Sode wall 54 Top opening 55 Upper floor partition surface 56. First lower floor partition surface 57 Second lower floor partition surface 60 Interior space 61 Opening 62 Louvers X Outward direction Y left / right direction

Claims

1. A wooden house with a balcony extending outwards from the upper floor, The balcony is provided with a lower floor canopy that extends horizontally outward from the front end of the balcony floor in the direction of overhang, and a balcony roof that extends horizontally outward from the upper part of the balcony. The lower floor canopy and the balcony roof are connected by a pair of wall bodies located on each of the left and right ends of the balcony, thereby forming an overhanging exterior wall that has a square shape when viewed from the front in the overhanging direction. One of the aforementioned wall surfaces is a wing wall that extends along the direction of the overhang, The aforementioned lower floor canopy is of roughly the same thickness as the aforementioned wing wall in this wooden house.

2. The wooden house according to claim 1, wherein the front end surface of the protruding exterior wall portion in the direction of protrusion is a continuous surface that is flush with the front end surfaces of the lower floor canopy portion, the balcony roof portion, and the pair of wall bodies in the direction of protrusion.

3. The wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a handrail formed by connecting a plurality of transparent glass panels is provided on the front part of the balcony.

4. The wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper floor partition surface facing the balcony, which separates the interior and exterior of the upper floor, is fully open in the front view.

5. The wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the portion of the protruding exterior wall formed by the wing wall protrudes outward from the building than the first lower floor partition surface that is perpendicular to the left-right direction among the lower floor partition surfaces that separate the interior and exterior of the lower floor.

6. A wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a second lower floor partition surface, which separates the interior and exterior of the lower floor directly below the balcony, has a plurality of windows installed in a series along the connection point with the floor portion of the balcony.

7. The wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the position of the sash attached to the upper floor partition surface facing the balcony, which separates the interior and exterior of the upper floor, and the position of the sash attached to the second lower floor partition surface separating the interior and exterior of the lower floor directly below the balcony, are set back in the direction of the overhang from the front end surface of the overhanging exterior wall.

8. The wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an opening is provided in a part of the balcony roof and a louver is attached to the opening.

9. The wooden house according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the thickness of the lower floor canopy is 200 mm to 350 mm.

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