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.
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apokolok
21 Apr 2020 19:38
rick2018 schrieb:

At least I’m off the hook for the “forum meeting at my place” because of Corona, which developed a momentum some time ago.
Pool party.
It’s not over yet.
rick201821 Apr 2020 19:39
@guckuck2 small it is not

I know several houses that impress me.
The size and (to some extent) the price do not say anything about the quality or how well designed and arranged it is. It is all the more admirable when it has been created with a lot of effort and personal work. That makes the "victory" taste even sweeter.
rick201821 Apr 2020 19:44
@apokolok This will take some time. Assembly or on-site construction is planned for June. The commissioning date has not been determined yet. In any case, it will only be after we have moved in.

You probably have one of the shortest travel distances here in the forum (Baden-Württemberg).
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tumaa
21 Apr 2020 20:08
rick2018 schrieb:

But I’m definitely not “easy” to deal with, at least according to my wife.

A woman is like an endless course of study that you never truly finish.
You constantly need patience, creativity, empathy, and perseverance.
Starting a relationship is super easy, but maintaining it—that’s the real art.

Before any questions come up, yes, I love my wife and I don’t complain.

Generally speaking: women without men tend to live longer, but men without women tend to live shorter.

Keep going 8-)
rick201821 Apr 2020 20:16
This is also what others say about me with the not so simple
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danixf
21 Apr 2020 20:38
What I always find impressive is that you seem to know every detail. Like how something is installed, which components are involved, the advantages and disadvantages, and even alternative options. Did you learn all this from personal conversations, or do you work in this field professionally? I hope this remains the case even after your construction is finished and that we can take away some useful insights.