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
rick2018 schrieb:
I don’t see any drama here either. Your perspective is legitimate and understandable.
You just shouldn’t confuse individuality with selfishness.
You focus heavily on families, which probably represent the largest group. But there are also other buyer groups (singles, couples without children, older couples whose children have grown up…). They appreciate a home that is better tailored to their needs.
Personally, I would see it as a waste of resources to build rooms that I will never use during my lifetime—both from an environmental and a financial perspective. The question is whether building individually for everyone is really necessary. This would be less of an issue if houses could be disposed of more easily, like those simple wooden cabins in the US. Light a match, and they’re gone.
I am also more in favor of ecological thinking. A "too late to care" mentality will lead to the downfall of our civilization.
However, there are one or two alternatives here where a children’s room could be created. If necessary, the walk-in closet could be converted, no problem. Those who think ecologically will probably build a more modest house and not use so much floor space.
It is very impressive, and I accept that as a gift. But living in it... I wouldn’t want to live and reside there.
I could also use one or two rooms, whether for sports or art. But my time is already full (without children, by the way), also with a lot of quality, so I wouldn’t have time for that anyway. I don’t want unused rooms.
I usually don’t find the appearance of “such” houses inviting or personal. I don’t believe anyone would like to ring the doorbell there. For those who know me here: a house has to be inviting from the outside, too. A great front door that showcases the house, natural decorations... If I expect visitors, lanterns are lit. Real light.
But to each their own.
However, there are one or two alternatives here where a children’s room could be created. If necessary, the walk-in closet could be converted, no problem. Those who think ecologically will probably build a more modest house and not use so much floor space.
It is very impressive, and I accept that as a gift. But living in it... I wouldn’t want to live and reside there.
I could also use one or two rooms, whether for sports or art. But my time is already full (without children, by the way), also with a lot of quality, so I wouldn’t have time for that anyway. I don’t want unused rooms.
I usually don’t find the appearance of “such” houses inviting or personal. I don’t believe anyone would like to ring the doorbell there. For those who know me here: a house has to be inviting from the outside, too. A great front door that showcases the house, natural decorations... If I expect visitors, lanterns are lit. Real light.
But to each their own.
kaho674 schrieb:
The question of whether every house really needs to be custom-built. The logical consequence of this question would be as follows: no ownership, only renting. All in standardized panel buildings like the Murmansk M70 model. In a planned city. The question then is whether everyone should really have exactly the same thing built.
To the original poster: cool place, I’d take it if it were a gift. And if I had the money, I’d build myself too. Your home is your castle.
ypg schrieb:
then lanterns are lit. Real light Now that the kids’ discussion is over, we want to restart:
What is real light? Only candlelight???
So LED, halogen, and incandescent bulbs are all fake light?
Go ahead, fire away!
*ducks and runs*