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.
rick20181 Aug 2020 08:54
The subdistribution for the irrigation system is now complete. It turned out to be a bit larger than expected.

Heating and plumbing system: expansion tank, pump, valves, pressure gauge.


I also hung up the clock in the kitchen.

Square poster with a word search of letters on a dark background hanging on the wall.
H
hampshire
1 Aug 2020 09:22
I always enjoy looking at this clock.
T
Tassimat
1 Aug 2020 10:10
You can also build this very cheaply as a hobby project using a Raspberry Pi. I've seen it done like this by two different friends already.
LordNibbler1 Aug 2020 10:18
The clock is cool, but a Raspberry Pi seems a bit much. Mine only contains a microcontroller.

Black wall panel with letter grid above a wooden dresser; elephant figurine, phone, keys.
rick20181 Aug 2020 10:19
It is structural steel and slightly larger.
However, I definitely wanted an original as well.
Climbee1 Aug 2020 13:26
Very cool – I hadn’t come across those before.