ᐅ Home Construction 2015 – Local Craftsmen or Mass-Produced Materials
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project2015
Hello everyone,
We have been focusing on the topic of house construction for quite some time now—just like all of you here. I only discovered this forum quite late. I would like to share my ideas here and later contribute a building blog to give back my experience to the community.
Specifically, I currently have my plans with Büdenbender for a quote. What caught my attention about Büdenbender is their breathable, vapor-permeable exterior wall system.
Does anyone have experience with Büdenbender, both regarding the construction execution and the building materials? Are the winters warm and the summers feeling cool (in the sense of timber frame construction)?
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any recent building blogs here, which made me a bit cautious at first. But I’ll wait for feedback.
I still plan to have discussions with Haake, Keitel-Haus, and Hamag Massivhaus GmbH. I would also appreciate any experiences or opinions regarding them.
Greetings from the Hunsrück
We have been focusing on the topic of house construction for quite some time now—just like all of you here. I only discovered this forum quite late. I would like to share my ideas here and later contribute a building blog to give back my experience to the community.
Specifically, I currently have my plans with Büdenbender for a quote. What caught my attention about Büdenbender is their breathable, vapor-permeable exterior wall system.
Does anyone have experience with Büdenbender, both regarding the construction execution and the building materials? Are the winters warm and the summers feeling cool (in the sense of timber frame construction)?
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any recent building blogs here, which made me a bit cautious at first. But I’ll wait for feedback.
I still plan to have discussions with Haake, Keitel-Haus, and Hamag Massivhaus GmbH. I would also appreciate any experiences or opinions regarding them.
Greetings from the Hunsrück
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project201523 Jan 2015 14:30Jochen and Building Expert, thank you for your replies.
@Jochen: Yes, that was actually my original plan. In other words, to place the double garage in the basement and possibly cellar the terrace as well. However, the side driveway seems to be very tight (placing the driveway behind the house wouldn’t make sense, and always reversing a car in is also not practical). But this topic is still on my list, and I’m having my new architect/building contractor review it. Of course, it doesn’t look very nice with the gable side completely exposed over three floors, but that would be how it is.
@Bauexperte: Exactly, now we have reached that point where I haven’t made progress with the model house representatives so far, as these questions and options always remain unanswered. That’s why I have looked for a suitable architect/planner from my region or tried to inform myself through forums.
That is exactly what we are trying now. The topic of “downsizing” versus “comfort” quickly comes up as well. I wish I had taken this path from the beginning and discovered this forum sooner — so thank you all again here.
The curious thing is, we always wanted a simple house: 2-3 children, a rural style with a pitched roof, kitchen on the street side, dining/living area, guest WC on the ground floor, the rest upstairs, and a garage for two cars, which is definitely needed in this rural area. BOOM... this is the box that comes out, crazy!
On the other hand, you do need a certain amount of space when you have a family with 2-3 children (at least in today’s times, and building like 50 years ago is really not an option).
@Jochen: Yes, that was actually my original plan. In other words, to place the double garage in the basement and possibly cellar the terrace as well. However, the side driveway seems to be very tight (placing the driveway behind the house wouldn’t make sense, and always reversing a car in is also not practical). But this topic is still on my list, and I’m having my new architect/building contractor review it. Of course, it doesn’t look very nice with the gable side completely exposed over three floors, but that would be how it is.
@Bauexperte: Exactly, now we have reached that point where I haven’t made progress with the model house representatives so far, as these questions and options always remain unanswered. That’s why I have looked for a suitable architect/planner from my region or tried to inform myself through forums.
Bauexperte schrieb:
The main question you should answer yourself is: do you really need this much space? Then talk to your architect and ask for the costs of a budget-oriented design; there’s still plenty possible here without making the house look like a bunker. However, you have to be open to the architect and let go of the design you have in your mind.
That is exactly what we are trying now. The topic of “downsizing” versus “comfort” quickly comes up as well. I wish I had taken this path from the beginning and discovered this forum sooner — so thank you all again here.
The curious thing is, we always wanted a simple house: 2-3 children, a rural style with a pitched roof, kitchen on the street side, dining/living area, guest WC on the ground floor, the rest upstairs, and a garage for two cars, which is definitely needed in this rural area. BOOM... this is the box that comes out, crazy!
On the other hand, you do need a certain amount of space when you have a family with 2-3 children (at least in today’s times, and building like 50 years ago is really not an option).
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project201528 Jan 2015 19:51We are having the architect revise the plans once more. In the coming days, I will upload the floor plan so we can get your final opinions.
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project20153 Feb 2015 19:58Hello,
we have received two versions. The architect is sticking somewhat to a gross internal volume (GIV) of about 1000 m³ (35,315 ft³), as mentioned above, since the costs of around 400,000 (including almost all additional expenses) are expected.
Furthermore, we wanted the ground floor to have an L-shape with a visual offset and a vestibule to the garage, and on the upper floor, if possible, priority on children’s bedrooms and, if feasible, a walk-in shower.
I would be interested in your opinions....
Best regards
we have received two versions. The architect is sticking somewhat to a gross internal volume (GIV) of about 1000 m³ (35,315 ft³), as mentioned above, since the costs of around 400,000 (including almost all additional expenses) are expected.
Furthermore, we wanted the ground floor to have an L-shape with a visual offset and a vestibule to the garage, and on the upper floor, if possible, priority on children’s bedrooms and, if feasible, a walk-in shower.
I would be interested in your opinions....
Best regards
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project20154 Feb 2015 14:36A quick update: The ground floor is now finalized, and the upper floor is almost complete.
I have the option to place either the bathroom or the second child's room facing north with a window view toward the neighboring house. At the moment, I’m leaning toward placing the bathroom there and giving the child’s room and desk the nicer view. This makes the bathroom more narrow, measuring 276cm by 542cm (109 inches by 213 inches).
I’m considering raising the knee wall to 100cm (39 inches) to improve the usability of the rooms on the upper floor.
I have the option to place either the bathroom or the second child's room facing north with a window view toward the neighboring house. At the moment, I’m leaning toward placing the bathroom there and giving the child’s room and desk the nicer view. This makes the bathroom more narrow, measuring 276cm by 542cm (109 inches by 213 inches).
I’m considering raising the knee wall to 100cm (39 inches) to improve the usability of the rooms on the upper floor.
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project20155 Feb 2015 20:43Good evening everyone,
Is there a professional online by any chance?
Is there a professional online by any chance?
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