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
K
k-man202125 Apr 2026 19:4711ant schrieb:
Load transport individually not at all) That's true, I didn't consider that at all! The load can't press the dead man's switch ;-) By now, the home lift would definitely be out...
@k-man2021 thanks for the clarification regarding the home lift. I’m really surprised how much the prices have changed. At these prices, the decision for an elevator would be an easy one.
The question of whether I would do anything differently has come up before. The points are basically still the same.
We installed the photovoltaic system ourselves and replaced the inverter and batteries. The electrician only took care of the registration. There have been quite some developments in this area, both in terms of cost and the general conditions. Further expansion would require a significant effort. Maybe at some point.
This summer, we will install a large heat pump (100kW (340,000 BTU/h)) for the pool. Fortunately, I have a friend who works in this field. We’re doing everything ourselves as well. Since I get the heat pump through Asian equity, it will pay for itself within one pool season.
If I were doing it now, I would size the air conditioning system larger from the start. But that issue has also been resolved. The technical room now has its own separate air conditioning unit.
The question of whether I would do anything differently has come up before. The points are basically still the same.
We installed the photovoltaic system ourselves and replaced the inverter and batteries. The electrician only took care of the registration. There have been quite some developments in this area, both in terms of cost and the general conditions. Further expansion would require a significant effort. Maybe at some point.
This summer, we will install a large heat pump (100kW (340,000 BTU/h)) for the pool. Fortunately, I have a friend who works in this field. We’re doing everything ourselves as well. Since I get the heat pump through Asian equity, it will pay for itself within one pool season.
If I were doing it now, I would size the air conditioning system larger from the start. But that issue has also been resolved. The technical room now has its own separate air conditioning unit.
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