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
@seth0487 and @Matthew03 as expected, this is the spring that will be preserved. It was marked off from the start of construction so that no heavy machinery could drive over it, etc. That’s why it’s still green there. Currently, the hill is about 1 to 1.5 meters (3 to 5 feet) higher than the surrounding ground level. Later, approximately one meter (3 feet) will be added, and a bit will be cut back around the spring to make it level.
@Solveigh Everything is finished and will "only" be installed. That means the house must fit precisely. The frames will now be assembled on site during installation. The glass will be stored on the property for a few more months until we can install it.
@Silent010 I have to disagree with you. Most of our trades don’t usually work in single-family home construction. The fact that things have gone so well for us so far has multiple reasons (in no particular order):
1. almost exclusively local companies (where possible and sensible), no subcontractors of subcontractors…
2. most companies have known each other for a long time and often work together
3. a good architectural firm with competent and present site management
4. being deeply involved from the very beginning
5. meticulous planning
6. personal contact with the trades
7. being on site almost every day personally
8. continuous project monitoring, even though someone is actually paid for it
.
.
.
I know that on many single-family home construction sites it’s not the norm for everything to run smoothly together. Usually, it fails because one or more of the above points are missing. For various smaller tasks, like the wooden beams, we also struggled to find a carpenter at short notice…
@Solveigh Everything is finished and will "only" be installed. That means the house must fit precisely. The frames will now be assembled on site during installation. The glass will be stored on the property for a few more months until we can install it.
@Silent010 I have to disagree with you. Most of our trades don’t usually work in single-family home construction. The fact that things have gone so well for us so far has multiple reasons (in no particular order):
1. almost exclusively local companies (where possible and sensible), no subcontractors of subcontractors…
2. most companies have known each other for a long time and often work together
3. a good architectural firm with competent and present site management
4. being deeply involved from the very beginning
5. meticulous planning
6. personal contact with the trades
7. being on site almost every day personally
8. continuous project monitoring, even though someone is actually paid for it
.
.
.
I know that on many single-family home construction sites it’s not the norm for everything to run smoothly together. Usually, it fails because one or more of the above points are missing. For various smaller tasks, like the wooden beams, we also struggled to find a carpenter at short notice…
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