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
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
B
Bauherr am L26 Aug 2019 21:15rick2018 schrieb:
Of course, it’s not small, but I wouldn’t call it a wreck.
It’s just misleading because the garage is still included. Once it’s filled in, you’ll only see the smaller or floating parts.
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 wasn’t our intention behind the build.
Our goal is to create our home for many years, even decades.
Material things aren’t that important to us (as long as basic needs are met). Over the past years, we’ve painfully learned what really matters. I think your project is great. Size, shape, color, etc.—everything can be polarizing. But you are building for yourselves. There’s no arguing about taste. I like it, and if I had the means, I would do something similar.
So enjoy the whole process, and thanks for letting us be part of it!
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Steffen8026 Aug 2019 21:16Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration... if material things weren’t important, I wouldn’t build a house like that with the corresponding use of resources. In that case, (at least for me) I would live modestly and use the money for something meaningful (there are plenty of options for that). Material things are definitely quite important to me, and I stand by that.
@Steffen80 That’s not an exaggeration. We are building the house to meet our needs now and, hopefully, in the future. The amount of resources required has nothing to do with a desire for material things.
I’m not saying we live frugally. However, we, for example, use our cars for a long time before replacing them, and I don’t need the latest technology, etc. We invest in things that provide us with real value.
Spending quality time together is far more important than material possessions. It’s much more important to me to spend time with loved ones than to be alone in a fancy car.
Is that clearer?
I’m not saying we live frugally. However, we, for example, use our cars for a long time before replacing them, and I don’t need the latest technology, etc. We invest in things that provide us with real value.
Spending quality time together is far more important than material possessions. It’s much more important to me to spend time with loved ones than to be alone in a fancy car.
Is that clearer?
Of course, it’s easy to say when you’re in that position. Personally, food isn’t important to me either, and my motivation to lose weight is huge— but only right after I’ve really overeaten. I hope you know what I mean.
Material things are only enjoyable when the foundation in life is stable and there’s no lack of social contacts or other problems.
I like to consume and enjoy it a lot. But with houses, I had to hold back significantly because the costs can quickly get out of control.
Your project is incredible; even in our wealthy neighborhood, there isn’t a house remotely comparable. And here, members of the board of one of the largest DAX companies in Germany live, but their new builds are not even worth mentioning! ... :O
So I enjoy following the thread and can’t stop being amazed.
Material things are only enjoyable when the foundation in life is stable and there’s no lack of social contacts or other problems.
I like to consume and enjoy it a lot. But with houses, I had to hold back significantly because the costs can quickly get out of control.
Your project is incredible; even in our wealthy neighborhood, there isn’t a house remotely comparable. And here, members of the board of one of the largest DAX companies in Germany live, but their new builds are not even worth mentioning! ... :O
So I enjoy following the thread and can’t stop being amazed.
I understand what you mean. That’s why I wrote "once the basics are covered."
However, I spent every minute of the last three years with my father.
We traveled a lot and spent time with family and friends.
Last week, I buried him.
That really shifts your priorities. The pursuit of money or material things takes a back seat.
Our financial situation allowed us to keep traveling.
In Steffen’s area, there are apparently some large houses. I also know a few around here. Usually, you don’t see much of them (walls/hedges).
Many older properties in this area are already over 200m2 (2,150 sq ft). There are old villas as well as some new ones.
I’m sharing these construction projects not to seek approval but because I have also benefited from this forum.
However, I spent every minute of the last three years with my father.
We traveled a lot and spent time with family and friends.
Last week, I buried him.
That really shifts your priorities. The pursuit of money or material things takes a back seat.
Our financial situation allowed us to keep traveling.
In Steffen’s area, there are apparently some large houses. I also know a few around here. Usually, you don’t see much of them (walls/hedges).
Many older properties in this area are already over 200m2 (2,150 sq ft). There are old villas as well as some new ones.
I’m sharing these construction projects not to seek approval but because I have also benefited from this forum.
