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

Modern villa with flat roofs, terraces, glass surfaces, green surroundings – several views.
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apokolok
11 Jan 2020 14:26
Great DIY work!
Working overhead like that is definitely not easy.
Did you wear a mask while doing it?
And what a garage—probably bigger than some houses! ops:
rick201811 Jan 2020 14:36
@apokolok Mask and goggles are mandatory. However, it doesn’t fog up as much as with older spraying systems. I also had the lance attached. That makes working on the ceiling much more comfortable.
The picture shows only part of the garage. It was originally planned to be smaller. Due to the sloping site and side driveway, the door would have been too small. That’s why an extra row of parking spaces was added.
The floor area is 170m² (1,830 sq ft), making it significantly larger than most 10x10 houses.
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Müllerin
11 Jan 2020 16:16
Wow... yes, that is larger than our living area *g but that doesn’t matter, I still wouldn’t want to trade.
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Bookstar
11 Jan 2020 16:19
I would definitely be on board if the garage were bigger than the house.
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vx220
12 Jan 2020 10:27
I would also like to see a picture of the filled garage later on..... very cool.
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guckuck2
12 Jan 2020 10:30
Didn’t see this earlier in the thread—is the garage also intended for visitors? Meaning it’s not filled with the homeowner’s toys?