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
I am curious and interested in technology.
Professionally, I am not involved in this field.
I have gained knowledge through conversations, some personal experience, and technical literature.
So many aspects need to fit together in the house. Some things are difficult or even impossible to adjust later due to the construction method. Since I tend to be somewhat perfectionistic, this also helps.
This only works because I have a fairly flexible schedule.
Professionally, I am not involved in this field.
I have gained knowledge through conversations, some personal experience, and technical literature.
So many aspects need to fit together in the house. Some things are difficult or even impossible to adjust later due to the construction method. Since I tend to be somewhat perfectionistic, this also helps.
This only works because I have a fairly flexible schedule.
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chand198621 Apr 2020 21:51rick2018 schrieb:
I know some houses that have impressed me.
The size and (sometimes) the price don’t say anything about quality or how well thought out and designed a house is. Is there an example of one that can be seen somewhere?
I recently watched a series about dream homes on Netflix, where an architect and an architecture enthusiast actress visit special architect-designed houses around the world.
I liked very few of them. In fact, I only thought twice during the entire series that I would want to live like that. Money aside.
I admire your passion for your own project. Does all that hard work often become more of a pleasure?
rick2018 schrieb:
@apokolok that will take some time. Assembly or on-site construction is planned for June. The date for commissioning is not yet defined. Definitely only after we have moved in.
You probably have one of the shortest travel distances here in the forum (Baden-Württemberg) Ha! By then, a small housewarming with a few hundred forum members might even be allowed again. And yes, it shouldn’t be too far—I still have to be able to afford a taxi home after the wild party.
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hampshire22 Apr 2020 00:09tumaa schrieb:
Starting a relationship is super easy; maintaining it is the real art.A good recipe is a combination of imagination-free routines and laziness. In over 30 years of being together, we never tried to change each other, never stopped laughing with and about each other, and stayed genuinely interested in exchanging thoughts beyond everyday matters. Not every day was perfect, but overcoming difficult situations together makes you stronger.rick2018 schrieb:
It only works because I have quite flexible time.Mental and physical presence are key—whether in building or in a relationship.
rick2018 schrieb:
What stands out very positively is that there were almost no envy-related discussions. Because of the way you respond and explain things, it has never come across as arrogant.
@chand1986
I’ve also watched that Netflix series. Honestly, some of the houses are "cool," but I wouldn’t want to live in them. Some blend beautifully into the landscape, but the residents’ needs are only partially taken into account.
The houses I’m talking about aren’t designed by famous star architects, aren’t huge, and don’t cost millions. Instead, they belong to friends, acquaintances, and so on. That’s why there are no pictures of them. A house has to fit the residents’ requirements. That’s exactly what these houses do.
On top of that, the quality is right. It feels coherent and high-quality.
Whether it’s a very old half-timbered house that still looks completely authentic but is now invisibly equipped with the latest technology, with interior décor that’s a bit too fancy for my taste but still works here.
A wooden house that was almost entirely self-built and radiates incredible warmth. Solid doors, door handles milled from solid material...
A concrete cube with a very minimalist interior. The hobby workshop below is almost the same size. During free time, they work on older cars (old American cars, nothing ultra-exclusive)...
A completely unobtrusive bungalow, retro-chic inside. The garden is the highlight. Every free minute is spent working on it, and so on.
Please don’t think I belong to the "high society." I have no interest in that and honestly, I’m way too unremarkable and financially too poor for it.
Doing your own work (mostly) is fun. Not just theory, but practice as well.
It feels good to have contributed yourself. If you save some money in the process, even better.
You also notice details that don’t quite fit or could be improved or adjusted.
The advantage is that we have no time pressure. Due to the unusual sequence (foundation, windows...), there’s always something to do without getting in anyone’s way.
I definitely won’t run out of work. Maybe next month I’ll start labeling the server cabinet. It’s been at our place for over a year. I have to remove all the components again because otherwise it’s too heavy to transport... I really don’t want to do that.
I’ve also watched that Netflix series. Honestly, some of the houses are "cool," but I wouldn’t want to live in them. Some blend beautifully into the landscape, but the residents’ needs are only partially taken into account.
The houses I’m talking about aren’t designed by famous star architects, aren’t huge, and don’t cost millions. Instead, they belong to friends, acquaintances, and so on. That’s why there are no pictures of them. A house has to fit the residents’ requirements. That’s exactly what these houses do.
On top of that, the quality is right. It feels coherent and high-quality.
Whether it’s a very old half-timbered house that still looks completely authentic but is now invisibly equipped with the latest technology, with interior décor that’s a bit too fancy for my taste but still works here.
A wooden house that was almost entirely self-built and radiates incredible warmth. Solid doors, door handles milled from solid material...
A concrete cube with a very minimalist interior. The hobby workshop below is almost the same size. During free time, they work on older cars (old American cars, nothing ultra-exclusive)...
A completely unobtrusive bungalow, retro-chic inside. The garden is the highlight. Every free minute is spent working on it, and so on.
Please don’t think I belong to the "high society." I have no interest in that and honestly, I’m way too unremarkable and financially too poor for it.
Doing your own work (mostly) is fun. Not just theory, but practice as well.
It feels good to have contributed yourself. If you save some money in the process, even better.
You also notice details that don’t quite fit or could be improved or adjusted.
The advantage is that we have no time pressure. Due to the unusual sequence (foundation, windows...), there’s always something to do without getting in anyone’s way.
I definitely won’t run out of work. Maybe next month I’ll start labeling the server cabinet. It’s been at our place for over a year. I have to remove all the components again because otherwise it’s too heavy to transport... I really don’t want to do that.