The garage is to provide the following:
- Storage for a car up to the size of a BMW E39 5 series
- A workshop for regular maintenance and light restoration work on cars
- A workshop for metal- and woodworking
- A comfortable place to work year-round
- Storage for tools (including a 3D printer) and material
- A sufficiently high FAF (family acceptance factor). The FAF is an extension of the well-known WAF that incorporates other family members, such as children
From these goals and the available space, the following requirements result:
- The workspace needs to be reconfigurable to accommodate various jobs
- Workbenches, including one for power tools
- Storage racks and cabinets
- Electricity
- Good lighting
- A comfortable floor that can easily be cleaned while being able to take the weight of a car
- A work climate in a comfortable temperature range, i.e. between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius (59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit)
- A workbench for the kids
- Safety measures to prevent harm the kids
- A sink and running water, to keep the kitchen clean and thus prevent harm to myself
