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

Modern villa with flat roofs, terraces, glass surfaces, green surroundings – several views.
rick201828 Sep 2019 11:44
The village is keen to preserve these green areas (the meadow shown at the bottom of the image).
The new residential zones are located on the other side of the village. A new development area will also be designated there soon. For this, they still need environmental credits (-> preservation of green spaces...).
The owners are not willing to sell either. It is not a development area and is somewhat marshy as well.
From the trees and hills onwards, the land is part of a nature and landscape conservation area.
Therefore, the chances are good that the view will remain unchanged.
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Yosan
28 Sep 2019 13:11
Are the glass panes treated in any way to make it difficult to see inside from the outside?
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Muc1985
28 Sep 2019 13:31
Great progress. I’m really looking forward to the glazing work.

Have a nice weekend, everyone, and greetings from the Oktoberfest.
rick201828 Sep 2019 14:24
Thank you and enjoy your time in Munich.
The glass installation will still take a while and is highly dependent on the weather, so it’s uncertain if we will manage to install the underfloor heating and flooring this year.
The glass comes afterward.

@Yosan This question has come up several times. No, the panes are not specially tinted. However, visibility from outside is mostly impossible, except from the hill using binoculars.
The glass does have some reflective quality. Around the property, there will be a 2-meter (6.5 feet) high enclosure.
tomtom7928 Sep 2019 15:45
Brutal, the building is so large that the photo hardly shows any details because it is taken from too far away.
rick201828 Sep 2019 16:02
The resolution is misleading.
The living space has a depth of just over 8 meters (26 feet).
The retaining wall is not part of the house. The garage will also be greened, so it will visually blend in (to some extent).