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
It’s warm in the pool and the house 😉
Besides, traveling is currently not practical and only possible with many restrictions.
Even our vacation, which was already postponed by a year, will most likely not happen.
But I have plenty to keep me busy, and we are enjoying the house and what it offers.
Besides, traveling is currently not practical and only possible with many restrictions.
Even our vacation, which was already postponed by a year, will most likely not happen.
But I have plenty to keep me busy, and we are enjoying the house and what it offers.
@rick2018 could you please tell me how tall the cooking chamber is? It looks very shallow. Can I roast a whole chicken upright in there? From the picture, it doesn’t seem possible.
And I also believe that a Napoleon Prestige is anything but cheap. At least for me, no grill with cast iron grates will ever enter the house again. They are bound to be discarded.
And I also believe that a Napoleon Prestige is anything but cheap. At least for me, no grill with cast iron grates will ever enter the house again. They are bound to be discarded.
@Tarnari I didn’t measure it, but it’s enough. Otherwise, you can also use a rotisserie.
The Napoleon Prestige is definitely not cheap, but it’s not comparable to the Flammkraft at all (unfortunately not in price either).
The Block D has roughly the same cooking surface as the largest Prestige model. On the far left is a beefer section. You can also insert a stainless steel plate there.
I like coated cast iron grates. They retain heat much better. Also, none of mine have broken so far. After cooling down, just spray some cooking oil on and wipe it off with a cloth, and that’s it.
My grill is also covered and kept under a roof.
Spending several thousand euros on a grill is only justifiable as a hobby. If you can’t cook a steak on a cheap grill, you won’t manage it on a €6,000 grill either. Combined with sous vide, it gets even easier.
I was looking for a grill with a larger cooking surface, good quality, and appearance.
The Flammkraft is definitely a different league compared to a Weber grill or Napoleon.
The Napoleon Prestige is definitely not cheap, but it’s not comparable to the Flammkraft at all (unfortunately not in price either).
The Block D has roughly the same cooking surface as the largest Prestige model. On the far left is a beefer section. You can also insert a stainless steel plate there.
I like coated cast iron grates. They retain heat much better. Also, none of mine have broken so far. After cooling down, just spray some cooking oil on and wipe it off with a cloth, and that’s it.
My grill is also covered and kept under a roof.
Spending several thousand euros on a grill is only justifiable as a hobby. If you can’t cook a steak on a cheap grill, you won’t manage it on a €6,000 grill either. Combined with sous vide, it gets even easier.
I was looking for a grill with a larger cooking surface, good quality, and appearance.
The Flammkraft is definitely a different league compared to a Weber grill or Napoleon.
@rick2018 my post might have been a bit unclear.
Regarding your grill, I was basically only referring to the height of the cooking chamber.
The rest of the post was more directed at those who claim that everything else is “cheap.” You have to see everything in context. Comparing a $6,000 grill to a $2,000 grill only makes sense if you have that kind of money. Hobby or not. (As I said, this is not aimed at you). Such a comparison doesn’t do justice to either grill. It would be bad if your grill didn’t stand up well against a grill like that.
As for the grate, yes, cast iron retains heat much better. In my experience, if you tend to use a grill 4-5 times a week and cook on it regularly, these things unfortunately deteriorate quickly. Whether cared for or not. That’s just the nature of the material. Iron rusts, after all.
In the end, it might also be a matter of personal preference. Like with many things.
How it behaves with the grate on a $6,000 grill, I honestly can’t judge. It might be different there.
Regarding your grill, I was basically only referring to the height of the cooking chamber.
The rest of the post was more directed at those who claim that everything else is “cheap.” You have to see everything in context. Comparing a $6,000 grill to a $2,000 grill only makes sense if you have that kind of money. Hobby or not. (As I said, this is not aimed at you). Such a comparison doesn’t do justice to either grill. It would be bad if your grill didn’t stand up well against a grill like that.
As for the grate, yes, cast iron retains heat much better. In my experience, if you tend to use a grill 4-5 times a week and cook on it regularly, these things unfortunately deteriorate quickly. Whether cared for or not. That’s just the nature of the material. Iron rusts, after all.
In the end, it might also be a matter of personal preference. Like with many things.
How it behaves with the grate on a $6,000 grill, I honestly can’t judge. It might be different there.
Schimi179126 Jan 2021 07:54I can hardly wait for it to start again... 😀
Or maybe a grill thread would be better? 😉
Or maybe a grill thread would be better? 😉