Top 5 notes when designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator

Tube houses are a fairly common house model in Vietnam today. With the characteristics of limited width (only 3-5m) and large depth, designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator (tạm dịch: thiết kế nhà ống 7 tầng có thang máy) has become a difficult problem for many homeowners. However, with a family elevator with an installation area of ​​only 1.2m2, space problems will be optimized while the elevator's functionality is still guaranteed. Understanding the problems customers encounter, this article by Thuan Phat will give advice on 5 notes when designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator. Let's read!

Top 5 notes when designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator

With the characteristics of limited width and deep length of the tube house, designing a house with an elevator requires careful calculation. Below are the top 5 important notes when designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator, helping you to have a suitable solution in terms of space and cost.

Area limitations

As the name suggests, tube houses have a characteristic long and narrow architectural shape, like a tube. The facade of a tube house is often quite narrow, only ranging from 3-5m, while the length can be from 10-20m, creating a big challenge in arranging the elevator reasonably without taking up too much space.

Therefore, when faced with limited space, a smart solution is to choose a home elevator with a compact elevator shaft area. With just an elevator shaft area of ​​about 1.1m x 1.2m, you can install an elevator to conveniently move around the house.

For tube houses, you can choose an elevator with a load capacity of 320kg to 450kg, depending on the needs of use and the number of family members. With such a load capacity, the elevator can ensure the ability to serve 5-6 people at a time. Moreover, when installing a compact elevator shaft, it will have less impact on the structure of the house such as foundation, beams, columns, etc.

According to a customer survey by Thuan Phat, 75% of homeowners choose a family elevator with a pit area of ​​only about 1.2m2 for tube houses because of the flexibility and space-saving ability of this type of elevator. Thanks to its compact size, you not only save space but also reduce the cost of building the elevator shaft, which is especially important for families who want to balance the budget for both construction and interior decoration.

Choosing the location to install the elevator

Choosing the location to install the elevator for a 7-storey tube house plays an important role in optimizing space. With the characteristics of a small facade and large depth, the elevator location needs to be arranged so that it is convenient and does not hinder daily activities.

Location in the middle of the stairs

The location in the middle of the stairs is a popular choice for modern tube houses. Installing the elevator here helps save space and facilitates movement between floors. Not only that, this design also combines with a skylight, providing natural light and effective ventilation. Thanks to that, the space in the house will always be cool, reducing the heat and helping to save electricity in the summer.

This not only brings great benefits in terms of feng shui, ensuring the flow of energy and prosperity in the house, but also maintaining the aesthetics of the house. According to statistics, 60% of families have chosen to install elevators in the center of the staircase because of its convenience and ability to optimize space.

Location next to the stairs

The location next to the stairs is also a commonly installed location. Another important advantage is that the skylight at the stairs still maintains ventilation, ensuring that the living space is always airy. In particular, this design is suitable for many types of houses, from tube houses, family houses to villas, especially houses with a large depth of 20m or more, where space and light need to be carefully optimized.

Consider the size of the elevator pit

Due to the limited area of ​​the tube house, choosing the size of the elevator pit is also something that needs to be carefully considered, because it not only affects the usable area but also determines the operating capacity of the elevator.

For a 7-storey house with 4-6 members, choosing an elevator with a load capacity of 320kg to 450kg is reasonable. The minimum elevator pit size for this type of elevator is only 1.2m2. In particular, the elevator pit size can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual construction depending on the needs and actual conditions of each family.

Choosing the right elevator pit size is not only a smart way to save space but also a great solution to reduce construction and maintenance costs. You can rest assured that even with a limited budget, you can still enjoy convenience and modernity without sacrificing quality. This choice not only helps optimize living space but is also a smart financial decision that ensures long-term benefits for your family.

Design the appropriate pit and machine room

Designing the pit and machine room is one of the important steps in the elevator installation process, especially for tube houses with limited area. The pit is the space under the elevator, used to contain operating equipment and shock absorbers when the elevator is operating. The pit depth usually ranges from 0.08m - 1.4m, depending on the type of elevator and the technology used. Elevators with machine rooms usually require a deeper pit of at least 0.9m, while elevators without machine rooms only need 0.5m, helping to save on foundation and construction costs.

If your house has limited ceiling height, using a machine room-less elevator is an effective solution. This type of elevator does not require a machine room, helping you save construction space and installation costs. Statistics from construction projects show that 70% of homeowners choose machine room-less elevators for tube houses because of the flexibility and cost savings that this type of elevator brings.

Another notable point is that machine room-less elevators also help reduce 10% - 15% of the total construction cost, including digging the foundation and building the machine room. This is a significant savings for middle-class families, especially in the context of increasingly high construction costs.

Ensure air circulation

When designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator, an important but often overlooked factor is air circulation and environmental conditions. With a long and narrow structure, tube houses often have only 1-2 open sides—usually the front and back—while the two sides are built close to the neighboring house. This leads to a lack of natural light and poor air circulation, especially when the area is limited by neighboring buildings. However, we can take advantage of elevators to improve the air:

Design a natural ventilation system: Combining elevators with a natural ventilation system helps improve air circulation and reduce indoor temperatures, especially in the summer. For example, installing elevators near skylights or large windows can create convection, keeping the air in the house fresh and clean.

Buiding materials: For areas with harsh climates, the use of waterproof and insulating building materials is very important. These materials not only protect the house from the intrusion of moisture and outside temperature, but also contribute to prolonging the life of elevators and other equipment in the house.

By focusing on the design of the ventilation system and choosing the right building materials, you can create a comfortable living environment, while improving the performance and durability of the elevator during use.

Conclusion

Designing a 7-storey tube house with an elevator has made it difficult for many homeowners to arrange the space properly. However, with a home elevator solution with a minimum installation area of ​​only 1.2m², space problems have been overcome, while still ensuring convenience and efficiency. Contact Thuan Phat immediately via hotline: 0939.612.555 for appropriate design advice, helping your home not only be convenient but also optimize space and aesthetics.