ᐅ How can you bypass energy-saving regulations and avoid bureaucratic hassle?

Created on: 8 Jul 2017 19:26

Hello everyone,

Is it possible to build without following the energy saving regulations?
I want to avoid unnecessary insulation and similar measures. At the same time, I want to maintain the great indoor climate that exists in this building from 1959.
Although it was barely insulated, the house remains completely dry and the indoor climate is excellent.

I am planning to build an extension that fits this outstanding indoor climate. All these modern insulation methods are not helpful in this case.

Does anyone have some kind of exemption from the energy saving regulation and can share how they obtained it?

Thanks in advance.
Best regards

77.willo8 Jul 2017 20:01

Define climate. It consists of more than just temperature and humidity. Regardless of the wall construction, the optimum for living spaces is around 21°C (70°F) and 50% humidity – this is easily achievable with proper insulation.

Farilo8 Jul 2017 20:14

When I talk about climate, I don’t mean just the indoor air quality, but also the overall feeling inside the rooms.

It’s quite different standing in a bunker compared to a “normal” room, even if the indoor climate is adjusted to the same level through certain technologies.

I don’t like being completely isolated. I prefer spaces that feel airy and open. In winter, I enjoy being cozy and warm by the fireplace.

If someone can convince me that I can get that cozy, snug feeling in a new house built to current energy efficiency standards, that would be great. However, I don’t want to spend money on technical gadgets if I can achieve this “climate” naturally.

Lumpi_LE8 Jul 2017 20:29

No one forbids you to build with stone without additional insulation, and no one requires you to install a ventilation system or underfloor heating. You can do what you want, unless it is a 120 m² (1,292 ft²) house.

77.willo8 Jul 2017 20:37

#10

Farilo schrieb:
When I say climate, I don’t mean only the indoor climate, but also the general feeling in the rooms.

Could you please define that using objective parameters, or does that tend toward esotericism?

I couldn’t tell with my eyes closed whether I am in a building constructed to an energy saving regulation / building energy code or not. At least not without existing construction defects.

Farilo8 Jul 2017 20:39

#11

Hi Lumpi,

Really? I thought, based on what the builders said, that I:

- MUST insulate the roof of the main house
- Need a new heating system for the 85sqm (915 sq ft) main house (gas, last replaced in ’89)
- The new extension (about 70-80sqm / 750-860 sq ft) must be fully insulated and equipped with solar panels

Are these just typical sales pitches looking for someone to take advantage of, or is there accurate expertise behind this?

Farilo8 Jul 2017 20:49

#12

77.willo schrieb:
Define that based on objective parameters, or is this heading into esotericism?

I couldn’t say with my eyes closed whether I’m in an energy regulation-compliant house or not. At least not without existing construction defects.

Hello 77.willo,

With the same temperature and humidity, in my opinion, I can still tell whether I’m standing in an air raid shelter or a barn. That has very little to do with esotericism. Several factors come into play—not just temperature and humidity.

And even if we assume the feeling is completely identical, meaning the "standard house" and the "energy regulation-compliant house," why should I then spend tens of thousands of euros more for the same result/feeling?

Could you explain this to me using objective parameters?

Regards

ᐅ How can you bypass energy-saving regulations and avoid bureaucratic hassle?

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