Hello everyone,
During the planning phase of building a house, you inevitably come across forums about home construction and topics related to energy standards. I have already read several books and browsed various websites on the subject. I should mention that I am not a professional in this field. What I have noticed is that the entire topic of "economic / ecological home construction" is heavily influenced by commercial interests. The so-called "smart" consumer is often misled by marketing terms and a government-led campaign for "CO2-efficient building." Books or websites dealing with this subject often do not provide clear, comprehensive assessments.
In the "better" literature, insulation materials are compared in terms of insulation value and whether they are expensive or affordable. However, I still cannot determine what makes the most sense for my individual case. I simply do not want to spend excessive amounts of money, especially on things that do not add value, such as polystyrene insulation. If additional costs for a particular heating system are reasonable over a feasible period, then yes.
Our current goal is to build a simple single-family home with about 130 - 140 sqm (1400 - 1500 sq ft). The house should cost around €200,000 (without outdoor landscaping, floor coverings, land, or additional construction-related costs; our expectations are modest).
I am interested in knowing, based on the current state of technology, what is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective building option?
Energy-saving regulation / building standards according to KfW, yes or no, and if yes, which level?
Solid construction or prefabricated house?
Condensing boiler technology or heat pump?
Thank you very much for your answers!
Best regards
During the planning phase of building a house, you inevitably come across forums about home construction and topics related to energy standards. I have already read several books and browsed various websites on the subject. I should mention that I am not a professional in this field. What I have noticed is that the entire topic of "economic / ecological home construction" is heavily influenced by commercial interests. The so-called "smart" consumer is often misled by marketing terms and a government-led campaign for "CO2-efficient building." Books or websites dealing with this subject often do not provide clear, comprehensive assessments.
In the "better" literature, insulation materials are compared in terms of insulation value and whether they are expensive or affordable. However, I still cannot determine what makes the most sense for my individual case. I simply do not want to spend excessive amounts of money, especially on things that do not add value, such as polystyrene insulation. If additional costs for a particular heating system are reasonable over a feasible period, then yes.
Our current goal is to build a simple single-family home with about 130 - 140 sqm (1400 - 1500 sq ft). The house should cost around €200,000 (without outdoor landscaping, floor coverings, land, or additional construction-related costs; our expectations are modest).
I am interested in knowing, based on the current state of technology, what is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective building option?
Energy-saving regulation / building standards according to KfW, yes or no, and if yes, which level?
Solid construction or prefabricated house?
Condensing boiler technology or heat pump?
Thank you very much for your answers!
Best regards
S
Steffen809 Aug 2017 23:06DaGoodness schrieb:
But you just have to look at who frequents this forum... just based on their professions and reported salaries, I would say it’s mainly the upper middle class represented here. The average tradesperson, working on construction sites every day and earning less than €2,000 net (€2,000 net) is rarely here in the forum... but they also build... usually at a much lower cost than winnetou78, nordlys, or myself... since, thanks to their large circle of friends, which mostly consists of tradespeople, they manage the entire construction themselves.
And I think the demands of those present here are sometimes a bit higher... which is fine... many here often say, "If I’m going to build, I want to do it right!" Whether it’s for themselves or just to show off externally is another matter... but there are also plenty who simply build to own something of their own... to feel comfortable in their own four walls, to be able to do whatever they want... simply to enjoy the luxury of having a garden... here the desire to own is greater and more important than the equipment or the nice extras you might want to add to such a house.I don’t think so. This forum is probably more representative of the average. The “upper middle class” neither has the time nor the interest to chat here.
I also know many people with rather modest company incomes (€2,500 to €3,500) who don’t even consider building new these days... which I think is sensible.
There is, however, a regional difference. When I drive through our area, I see exactly two houses with roller shutters—retired people who moved in from former East Germany. I see a lot of brickwork, some plaster, plenty of wood, and not a single urban villa. When the flooring is installed, the delivery truck is from Knutzen. When the paving comes, Hagebau usually supplies it—mostly gray or anthracite, plain concrete. The typical fence consists of wooden posts with a thick rope nailed across, the kind you can buy where fish are processed, about 20mm (0.8 inches) in diameter. The typical roof is either red or anthracite and made of concrete tiles. Driveways are covered with gravel… etc. TV is via satellite, instead of complex network setups there is just a Wi-Fi box in the hallway—in short, everything is very middle of the road and ordinary. So you don’t stand out at all if you do it the same way. Karsten
Steffen80 schrieb:
I don’t think so. The people here in the forum are probably more average. The “upper middle class” neither have the time nor the interest to chat here in the forum.
I also know many acquaintances with rather low household incomes ($2,500–$3,500) who wouldn’t even consider building a new house today… Reasonable, in my opinion.My immediate neighbors: he is a nurse, she is a nurse. Why shouldn’t people like that build a house? Around the corner, he checks truck drivers to see if they’ve paid tolls; I don’t know what she does. The couple opposite us, just retired, still have a car with WL plates, but are basically from Hamburg, not wealthy either. She looks like she’s in her mid-30s with dyed hair and all… He is like Dieter Bohlen for a coffee travel show… So basically, regular people build here.
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winnetou7810 Aug 2017 06:38I am just starting out with a small to medium-sized company from the local area.
I think there is some truth to the idea that a certain clientele is involved here. The majority of the buildings are constructed by a few large catalog builders. This clientele looks through the catalog, adds an extra wall, chooses finishes within 2-3 days, and is satisfied. There is no discussion about building materials, KNX systems, or healthy paint. And why would there be?
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