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

Modern villa with flat roofs, terraces, glass surfaces, green surroundings – several views.
seth048726 Nov 2019 11:42
There’s some serious work going on again! What caught my eye just now… that green patch of earth at the front of the property, next to the stacked window units. What’s going on there that it’s cordoned off with warning tape? Is an underground spring being tapped there?
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haydee
26 Nov 2019 11:57
The drone photo almost looks like an advertisement for model building.

I’m bringing a barrel of Kreuzberg beer.
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Silent010
26 Nov 2019 12:04
Now I also understand on which construction sites contractors prefer to work, and why they quickly drop hammer and nail on smaller single-family houses.

Great house, great project, and it seems like everything is working seamlessly together, which is unfortunately different from what I usually experience on single-family home construction sites.
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Matthew03
26 Nov 2019 12:05
seth0487 schrieb:

There’s some serious work going on here! What caught my eye just now… that green patch of soil at the front of the lot, next to the stacked window units. What’s going on there, marked off with caution tape? Is the underground spring being tapped there?

This oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle really stood out to me as well
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Solveigh
26 Nov 2019 12:22
Cool! Were the frames measured on site, or will they still be adjusted? But if the glass is already included, there probably isn’t any room for modifications anymore, right?

P.S. I’m bringing Rothaus with me 😊
Climbee26 Nov 2019 12:47
Do you have the Skyframes?

Wow, so jealous!

We wanted the Cero windows from Solarlux – similar to the Skyframe – but unfortunately, we had to spend the extra money on the carport instead. But for you, they fit the style perfectly.

Very, very nice!