ᐅ Modernist Concrete Villa with Cavity Wall Insulation – Experiences
Created on: 11 Sep 2018 07:32
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rick2018
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and say thank you.
For about a year and a half, I have been a silent reader here to gather inspiration and especially to gain more knowledge about construction technology.
Now a bit about me:
After more than a year of searching for a plot of land, I was able to purchase one from a developer who couldn’t move forward quickly with his plans.
So we found our dream plot (good location, 2500 m² (0.62 acres), slight slope, underground private spring that we have to preserve and are allowed to use).
There was an old house on the property, which we have since demolished.
There is no zoning plan, so §34 applies. During an initial informal inquiry at the building authority, almost everything we planned was rejected.
So we submitted an official preliminary building inquiry, involved the right people, and had lengthy discussions. In the end, we received a positive decision.
Therefore, there is nothing standing in the way of the building permit. The building permit should be granted within the next few weeks as there are no changes from the preliminary inquiry.
My wife (37) and I (36) want to build a Bauhaus-style villa in southern Baden-Württemberg.
It will be constructed from concrete (with core insulation) or in combination with insulated precast elements.
A lot of glass (full-glass system), textile shading, KNX, fast network both wired and wireless, strong mechanical ventilation with additional cooling coils, stainless steel pool, large cistern, and more.
The electrical planning must be 100% spot on since it’s almost impossible to make changes afterward.
Since I am friends with an architect from a larger firm, it was clear which route we would take. Such a house can basically only be realized with an architect.
I also personally know the electrician and KNX system integrator, as well as the owners and work approach of the heating, plumbing, and ventilation companies involved.
Some trades have already been contracted, and part of the equipment has already been ordered.
I’m really looking forward to getting started and to the final result. The goal is to move in by the end of 2019.
Once again, many thanks for the information I have received from you so far.
If you have any questions, just let me know.
Attached is the design, though not the final version. There have been a few minor changes.
Greetings from Swabia
I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and say thank you.
For about a year and a half, I have been a silent reader here to gather inspiration and especially to gain more knowledge about construction technology.
Now a bit about me:
After more than a year of searching for a plot of land, I was able to purchase one from a developer who couldn’t move forward quickly with his plans.
So we found our dream plot (good location, 2500 m² (0.62 acres), slight slope, underground private spring that we have to preserve and are allowed to use).
There was an old house on the property, which we have since demolished.
There is no zoning plan, so §34 applies. During an initial informal inquiry at the building authority, almost everything we planned was rejected.
So we submitted an official preliminary building inquiry, involved the right people, and had lengthy discussions. In the end, we received a positive decision.
Therefore, there is nothing standing in the way of the building permit. The building permit should be granted within the next few weeks as there are no changes from the preliminary inquiry.
My wife (37) and I (36) want to build a Bauhaus-style villa in southern Baden-Württemberg.
It will be constructed from concrete (with core insulation) or in combination with insulated precast elements.
A lot of glass (full-glass system), textile shading, KNX, fast network both wired and wireless, strong mechanical ventilation with additional cooling coils, stainless steel pool, large cistern, and more.
The electrical planning must be 100% spot on since it’s almost impossible to make changes afterward.
Since I am friends with an architect from a larger firm, it was clear which route we would take. Such a house can basically only be realized with an architect.
I also personally know the electrician and KNX system integrator, as well as the owners and work approach of the heating, plumbing, and ventilation companies involved.
Some trades have already been contracted, and part of the equipment has already been ordered.
I’m really looking forward to getting started and to the final result. The goal is to move in by the end of 2019.
Once again, many thanks for the information I have received from you so far.
If you have any questions, just let me know.
Attached is the design, though not the final version. There have been a few minor changes.
Greetings from Swabia
We are building with an elevator.
The doorbell and mailbox for letters and packages are located near the driveway on the property.
From experience, friends and family park in the garage and enter the house through there. The separate main entrance is around the house and will probably hardly ever be used. The mail is delivered mainly at the front. For the few registered letters, he can walk around the house or I can come through the garage.
I will know as soon as someone enters the property.
Of course, there is a security system with 18 cameras, an alarm system, an access control system, windows and doors with appropriate security ratings and monitoring, motion sensors, and so on.
You just have to be a harder target than the neighbor.
In our area, there are several large estates where almost nothing ever happens. It’s usually the older, poorly secured single-family homes.
But we’re not building a prison. If someone really wants to get in, they will find a way.
So no 3-meter (10-foot) walls with NATO wire. We want to live here, not hide away. Fear is a bad advisor.
The doorbell and mailbox for letters and packages are located near the driveway on the property.
From experience, friends and family park in the garage and enter the house through there. The separate main entrance is around the house and will probably hardly ever be used. The mail is delivered mainly at the front. For the few registered letters, he can walk around the house or I can come through the garage.
I will know as soon as someone enters the property.
Of course, there is a security system with 18 cameras, an alarm system, an access control system, windows and doors with appropriate security ratings and monitoring, motion sensors, and so on.
You just have to be a harder target than the neighbor.
In our area, there are several large estates where almost nothing ever happens. It’s usually the older, poorly secured single-family homes.
But we’re not building a prison. If someone really wants to get in, they will find a way.
So no 3-meter (10-foot) walls with NATO wire. We want to live here, not hide away. Fear is a bad advisor.
kbt09 schrieb:
Ah, so you mean the big garage is to have enough space for guest cars, delivery services, etc.… sorry @rick2018, no disrespect intended. I hadn’t even thought of that yet.
That could work too. lol
Here are the floor plans, although they are not the final version.
The pool is different. The technical rooms have changed. The power pole is no longer there.
And certainly quite a few other things as well. I haven’t reviewed them in detail.
Please disregard the furniture—they do not reflect reality.
Now it’s your turn
The pool is different. The technical rooms have changed. The power pole is no longer there.
And certainly quite a few other things as well. I haven’t reviewed them in detail.
Please disregard the furniture—they do not reflect reality.
Now it’s your turn
Very, very brilliant! Looking at the usable room sizes (and comparing them to my current 165 m² (1775 sq ft) living area) and my desired usable space for each room, the upper floor is actually not exaggerated at all. Only the walk-in closet is... generous!
Everything else is really a hobby and nice to have if you can afford it. Just out of curiosity: Is the server room an offsite data center/backup location for the company’s IT? I come from the industry and used to set up a small data center in my student apartment. But even I wouldn’t make use of 25 m² (270 sq ft) in my own house. It’s lacking active cooling and emergency power supply for me.
What I also find important:
The washer/dryer are too close to the bedroom, a hand basin in the laundry room is essential in my opinion, and the toilet is too close to the kitchen (at least I would rotate the entrance).
Everything else is really a hobby and nice to have if you can afford it. Just out of curiosity: Is the server room an offsite data center/backup location for the company’s IT? I come from the industry and used to set up a small data center in my student apartment. But even I wouldn’t make use of 25 m² (270 sq ft) in my own house. It’s lacking active cooling and emergency power supply for me.
What I also find important:
The washer/dryer are too close to the bedroom, a hand basin in the laundry room is essential in my opinion, and the toilet is too close to the kitchen (at least I would rotate the entrance).
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