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
Here’s something for the slab enthusiasts.
Today was the big day. The concrete slab has been fully poured. Just under 200m3 (260 cubic yards) of concrete.
Starting Wednesday, the walls for the basement level will be installed. There are 57 of them in total.
Finally out of the mud. The crew is really great.
Today was the big day. The concrete slab has been fully poured. Just under 200m3 (260 cubic yards) of concrete.
Starting Wednesday, the walls for the basement level will be installed. There are 57 of them in total.
Finally out of the mud. The crew is really great.
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Bauherr am L26 Aug 2019 20:24Wow, that really blows you away. Great project. The prefabricated walls will surely be excellent, I’m already looking forward to the first pictures. What kind of windows are you installing? What ceiling height are you planning?
We have ceiling height and floor-to-ceiling windows from Swissfineline.
Frameless and with the appropriate protection class. As mentioned several times, the largest opening is 10 meters (33 feet). Two 5 meter (16 feet) elements that can be slid open. If I remember correctly, there are about 60 linear meters (197 feet) of glass in total.
Finished ceiling heights will be 2.75 meters (9 feet), with rough dimensions partially at 3.20 meters (10.5 feet).
Higher is not possible with the prefabricated elements either.
Frameless and with the appropriate protection class. As mentioned several times, the largest opening is 10 meters (33 feet). Two 5 meter (16 feet) elements that can be slid open. If I remember correctly, there are about 60 linear meters (197 feet) of glass in total.
Finished ceiling heights will be 2.75 meters (9 feet), with rough dimensions partially at 3.20 meters (10.5 feet).
Higher is not possible with the prefabricated elements either.
Sure, it’s not small, but I wouldn’t call it a wreck.
It just looks that way because the garage is still included in the view. Once it’s backfilled, you’ll only see the smaller or floating sections.
We didn’t want to build a “block.” It’s also for us. Whether some people don’t like it doesn’t matter to us. It’s polarizing, but that was never our intention behind the construction.
The goal is to build our home to last for many years, even decades.
Material things aren’t that important to us (as long as the basics are covered). Over the past few years, we have painfully learned what truly matters.
It just looks that way because the garage is still included in the view. Once it’s backfilled, you’ll only see the smaller or floating sections.
We didn’t want to build a “block.” It’s also for us. Whether some people don’t like it doesn’t matter to us. It’s polarizing, but that was never our intention behind the construction.
The goal is to build our home to last for many years, even decades.
Material things aren’t that important to us (as long as the basics are covered). Over the past few years, we have painfully learned what truly matters.
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