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ᐅ Foundation – Walls or Shell Structures

Created on: 16 Feb 2019 03:33
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alexisan16 Feb 2019 03:33
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Hello everyone,

Attached are my current plans. I am currently focusing on the foundation. (Soil report is available)
Which option is more cost-effective? Using formwork or building with concrete blocks and filling them with concrete.

Does anyone have experience with this? Many thanks.

Best regards, Alex

3D view of a modern house from outside with balcony, garden, and cars


Architectural east view of a modern house with garden and hillside location


Section drawing of a multi-story house with foundation, walls, stairs, and windows


Floor plan and foundation plan of a building with dimensions and wall structures


Ground floor construction plan with room layout, doors, and measurements


Ground floor plan with living area, bedroom, kitchen, terrace, and garden


Floor plan of the upper floor with dimension lines, color-coded walls, and details


2D floor plan of a house with kitchen, living room, stairs, and visible measurements
11ant16 Feb 2019 15:37
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alexisan schrieb:
Which option is more cost-effective? Using formwork or building with concrete block walls and then pouring concrete.
The latter should save the need for heavy machinery.

The design looks well thought out, although I still find it hard to imagine using the elevator.

I look forward to seeing more in the house photos thread.
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alexisan17 Feb 2019 04:20
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The shell construction team said they prefer to do the formwork their own way.

I don't have a concrete plan for the elevator yet. I've allocated about 1 square meter (10.8 square feet) in each ceiling. We will probably build without it initially and then seal the openings.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Best regards, Alex
rick201817 Feb 2019 08:31
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For a proper elevator, you need more space.
Approximately 2.5–3 square meters (27–32 square feet) if it is to be wheelchair accessible.
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Steven17 Feb 2019 08:52
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Hello alexisan

I have prepared an elevator shaft in my house. There are standard dimensions for this. I installed a floor inside the individual compartments, which can now be used for storage.

You need to decide in advance whether the elevator is operated from below using hydraulics or from above using a counterweight pulley. I have a hydraulic system, which requires enough space under the floor for the machinery. This area must be constructed similarly to a sump pit, about 60cm (24 inches) lower than the “normal” floor.

Steven
11ant17 Feb 2019 13:20
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alexisan schrieb:
I don’t have a concrete plan for the elevator yet. I’ve allocated about 1sqm (10.8 sq ft) in each ceiling.

I had a feeling. I was a civilian service worker and caregiver, and I can’t imagine a functional passenger elevator fitting into that space.
alexisan schrieb:
Does anyone have any ideas?

It’s simple: ask the manufacturers of such equipment.

During the building permit / planning permission process, nobody will point this out. At most, people might be surprised to see a dumbwaiter in a garage. Later on, an elevator installer will say that no approved model fits that ceiling opening.
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