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
untergasse4322 Apr 2020 15:14Hausbau2022 schrieb:
Is 2 million enough?Last year, I planned and programmed the building automation for a $5 million house in a similar style. That one was significantly smaller.As the owner mentions here, it also effectively prevents a debate about envy. Because of the deep knowledge of the details, there was never any thought that someone was just throwing around a lot of money and showing off. Despite the scale, it still feels like a hands-on builder at work—just on a different level, very likeable!
There’s not much new here.
Yesterday, I started properly labeling the LAN installation cables. I’ll continue with that today.
A few cables will only be pulled once the exterior landscaping is done.
I’m almost done with the patch cables at least. Had to order a few more because I forgot some in my network list. Luckily, they were included in the plan...
I’m just a bit annoyed with the provider’s router, as it cannot be configured.
Hopefully, my TC4400 arrives next week. Then I can remove the provider’s equipment and fully use my own router.
During next week, I want to relocate the network cabinet and reassemble everything.
At the same time, interior construction continues. From next week, the substructure for the ceiling will be started.
Yesterday, I started properly labeling the LAN installation cables. I’ll continue with that today.
A few cables will only be pulled once the exterior landscaping is done.
I’m almost done with the patch cables at least. Had to order a few more because I forgot some in my network list. Luckily, they were included in the plan...
I’m just a bit annoyed with the provider’s router, as it cannot be configured.
Hopefully, my TC4400 arrives next week. Then I can remove the provider’s equipment and fully use my own router.
During next week, I want to relocate the network cabinet and reassemble everything.
At the same time, interior construction continues. From next week, the substructure for the ceiling will be started.
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Daniel-Sp2 May 2020 10:24Looking forward to seeing pictures of the fully set-up technical room and server cabinet.
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knalltüte2 May 2020 10:24Hello rick2018,
That's quite a lot of cables... Surely enough to fill four 24-port patch panels. Are you doing all the work yourself (terminating modules, etc.)?
When dealing with such fully packed cabinets, I've sometimes worked in a kind of "trance" (super focused). Working very carefully saves you from time-consuming troubleshooting. And if there are any faults, a Fluke DSP tester can help (borrow one if needed...).
How are you managing the route between the cable tray and the server cabinet? Are you getting a raised floor or will the cabinet be moved closer to the cable tray?
In your relatively large house, do you have any issues with cable lengths? How long is the longest run? Is it all just network or also for KNX or similar systems?
Is that Unitymedia (Vodafone) at the back? For internet, and they only supplied their ConnectBox? That would be really annoying. I would refuse to use it. But aren’t there firmware issues with the TC4400 (too late updates and too few)?
(Sorry for all the questions, I’m just very interested in these kinds of projects...)
Does everything (switches, router, NAS, patch panels, patch fields...) really fit into your small half-size server cabinet?
By the way, I really admire the scope of your setup!
Grinding concrete and labeling patch cables are quite far apart tasks…
That's quite a lot of cables... Surely enough to fill four 24-port patch panels. Are you doing all the work yourself (terminating modules, etc.)?
When dealing with such fully packed cabinets, I've sometimes worked in a kind of "trance" (super focused). Working very carefully saves you from time-consuming troubleshooting. And if there are any faults, a Fluke DSP tester can help (borrow one if needed...).
How are you managing the route between the cable tray and the server cabinet? Are you getting a raised floor or will the cabinet be moved closer to the cable tray?
In your relatively large house, do you have any issues with cable lengths? How long is the longest run? Is it all just network or also for KNX or similar systems?
Is that Unitymedia (Vodafone) at the back? For internet, and they only supplied their ConnectBox? That would be really annoying. I would refuse to use it. But aren’t there firmware issues with the TC4400 (too late updates and too few)?
(Sorry for all the questions, I’m just very interested in these kinds of projects...)
Does everything (switches, router, NAS, patch panels, patch fields...) really fit into your small half-size server cabinet?
By the way, I really admire the scope of your setup!
Grinding concrete and labeling patch cables are quite far apart tasks…
Daniel-Sp schrieb:
Looking forward to photos of the fully equipped technical room and server cabinet Picture of the year = for the guys
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