ᐅ Modernist Concrete Villa with Cavity Wall Insulation – Experiences
Created on: 11 Sep 2018 07:32
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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
Did you expect to receive so much criticism?
I think you can handle it—or at least I hope so. I would still like to see some photos later on...
And maybe you should reconsider the placement of the toilets. If you don’t want to give them any natural light (which I find acceptable, as I can definitely manage without it when visiting someone else), then at least move their position.
Not just “away from the kitchen, next to the sofa,” but much further.
If it were me, I would definitely go to the basement, regardless of whether there is a soundproof door or not.
You are spending an amount of money most people here can only dream of.
And yes, it’s true—you don’t have to spend it on every little extra (otherwise, you’d soon run out) — but basic things should definitely be considered. It will be tricky if the toilets remain stacked one above the other. I think I’d be willing to put in the effort anyway.
I think you can handle it—or at least I hope so. I would still like to see some photos later on...
And maybe you should reconsider the placement of the toilets. If you don’t want to give them any natural light (which I find acceptable, as I can definitely manage without it when visiting someone else), then at least move their position.
Not just “away from the kitchen, next to the sofa,” but much further.
If it were me, I would definitely go to the basement, regardless of whether there is a soundproof door or not.
You are spending an amount of money most people here can only dream of.
And yes, it’s true—you don’t have to spend it on every little extra (otherwise, you’d soon run out) — but basic things should definitely be considered. It will be tricky if the toilets remain stacked one above the other. I think I’d be willing to put in the effort anyway.
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Steffen8015 Sep 2018 16:15Mottenhausen schrieb:
The proposed KNX overkill seems to contradict the quote above, doesn't it? Why should you give it up, especially in the bathroom, where an RGB light and water show can be staged very impressively? Tinted glass partitions with individually addressable RGB strips all around, which illuminate the glass but not the surroundings...! And so on. Of course, this requires appropriate installations and a suitable layout, which unfortunately isn't really visible in the floor plan.
Anyway, the house is a dream, but with that budget, I would treat myself to a villa on the Mediterranean, for example in southern France, and try to be there as often as possible. Where does it say anything about a "planned KNX overkill"? Did I miss that?
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Mottenhausen15 Sep 2018 23:18Steffen80 schrieb:
Where does it say anything about "planned KNX overkill"? Did I miss that?Post #75 suggests that this is about more than just 5 lights and 10 roller shutters.
@ypg The ideal solution is different for everyone. I don’t need an extra shower if I would only use it three times a year. Similarly, I don’t build additional storage space if I already know I won’t need it.
@Mottenhausen I lived for a few years in a house with KNX automation and therefore know what I actually use and what makes sense for me. Illuminated glass walls, for example, are not one of those things. I also think they wouldn’t fit the style of the house. Just because something can be controlled via KNX doesn’t mean I’m going to install it… I prefer living at home. I can always go on vacation. I don’t want to tie myself down with a holiday home...
@Müllerin I see constructive criticism as something positive. And it wasn’t even that much criticism. A few points were raised multiple times, the rest are personal preferences about what belongs in a house or simply different needs.
@Mottenhausen I lived for a few years in a house with KNX automation and therefore know what I actually use and what makes sense for me. Illuminated glass walls, for example, are not one of those things. I also think they wouldn’t fit the style of the house. Just because something can be controlled via KNX doesn’t mean I’m going to install it… I prefer living at home. I can always go on vacation. I don’t want to tie myself down with a holiday home...
@Müllerin I see constructive criticism as something positive. And it wasn’t even that much criticism. A few points were raised multiple times, the rest are personal preferences about what belongs in a house or simply different needs.
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Steffen8017 Sep 2018 09:09Mottenhausen schrieb:
Post #75 suggests that this is not just about 5 lights and 10 roller shutters.That’s nonsense. I don’t see anything about DALI, 1-Wire, audio ... if you combine all of that, then you could talk about “overkill.”