I am fascinated by small scale wind power generation. The whole idea that you could have a bank of small generators along the ridge of your home, or integrated into a balcony or stair rail, just fascinates me. At some point our entire structures must participate in making power this way.
There was a great piece in the TreeHugger blog today about tiny wind generators:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/03/hong_kong_inven.php
Selasa, 20 Maret 2007
Jumat, 16 Maret 2007
IBU - Competition Entry
We have completed the competition entry featuring the multi unit building composed of 1 bedroom IBU modules. And as promised earlier I am posting the drawing panels here on my blog.
The proposal was for a student housing village composed of a series of these stack IBU structures. As the competition was being held in concert with a conference on green building, the student housing was proposed as a test bed for new sustainable energy and building systems. It was proposed that the units serve the Engineering school allowing for the students to live in and work at innovating and optimizing the new systems being designed at the school.
The first panel showed a conceptual site plan, and larger floor plan of typical units. Click on the images for a larger version.
The second panel described characteristics of the experience living in the complex. One of our stock plans, the Steel Case House stood in for a demonstration house that was part of the concept for outreach.
The final panel contains the exploded view which was previously posted, and describes the modular system in more detail, including outlining other options that are not illustrated. In some ways this panel has the most important information if you wish to understand how we will make the leap from this project to individual houses. Many of the accessories described here will be part of the house system as well, and the roof top options are particularly interesting and fun. I am really looking forward to developing these.
The proposal was for a student housing village composed of a series of these stack IBU structures. As the competition was being held in concert with a conference on green building, the student housing was proposed as a test bed for new sustainable energy and building systems. It was proposed that the units serve the Engineering school allowing for the students to live in and work at innovating and optimizing the new systems being designed at the school.
The first panel showed a conceptual site plan, and larger floor plan of typical units. Click on the images for a larger version.
The second panel described characteristics of the experience living in the complex. One of our stock plans, the Steel Case House stood in for a demonstration house that was part of the concept for outreach.
The final panel contains the exploded view which was previously posted, and describes the modular system in more detail, including outlining other options that are not illustrated. In some ways this panel has the most important information if you wish to understand how we will make the leap from this project to individual houses. Many of the accessories described here will be part of the house system as well, and the roof top options are particularly interesting and fun. I am really looking forward to developing these.
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Selasa, 27 Februari 2007
Vermont Plat House - interior work beginning
Although winter has stopped work outside, the house is under temporary roof, and the inside work has begun in earnest. Electricians and plumbers are roughing in their systems in the wall frame. Insulation of the house is in place, and the finished wood ceiling has been installed in a large portion of the house.
A panoramic view of the house lost in snow drifts! This is why outside work is at a standstill right now.
An overview of the living room space. The fire place is to the right with the gallery space slipping behind along the high windows. The wood ceiling is a pre-stained bass wood with a small reveal joint where the boards join. The room has a very intimate scale with the location of the fireplace free standing as it is. The lower ceiling of the bay window portion of the room is being wrapped around the space in a lighted soffit.
A close up of that wonderful ceiling. This was a not standard milled board - the v-joint that is common on milled tongue and groove boards was routed out to a square reveal joint to achieve this wonderfully smooth appearance.
And the winter sunlight penetrating the space. We did look at the sun angles when designing in order to adjust the overhangs to allow for this winter sun & summer shade. Being that it is February now we are already two months past the lowest winter sun angles. This space is the summer dining porch that sits between the kitchen and master bedroom. Bass wood at the walls in this space as well.
The great majority of these finish decisions are being made by my customer who is a mid-century modern enthusiast and home owner. He is bringing his broad experience with past re-hab projects to bear on this new construction and doing a wonderful job with his decisions. He is reading too, so let him know about it in the comments!
A panoramic view of the house lost in snow drifts! This is why outside work is at a standstill right now.
An overview of the living room space. The fire place is to the right with the gallery space slipping behind along the high windows. The wood ceiling is a pre-stained bass wood with a small reveal joint where the boards join. The room has a very intimate scale with the location of the fireplace free standing as it is. The lower ceiling of the bay window portion of the room is being wrapped around the space in a lighted soffit.
A close up of that wonderful ceiling. This was a not standard milled board - the v-joint that is common on milled tongue and groove boards was routed out to a square reveal joint to achieve this wonderfully smooth appearance.
And the winter sunlight penetrating the space. We did look at the sun angles when designing in order to adjust the overhangs to allow for this winter sun & summer shade. Being that it is February now we are already two months past the lowest winter sun angles. This space is the summer dining porch that sits between the kitchen and master bedroom. Bass wood at the walls in this space as well.
The great majority of these finish decisions are being made by my customer who is a mid-century modern enthusiast and home owner. He is bringing his broad experience with past re-hab projects to bear on this new construction and doing a wonderful job with his decisions. He is reading too, so let him know about it in the comments!
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Sabtu, 24 Februari 2007
IBU proposal - component diagram
An exploded view begins to explain the components of the structure.
I've begun working on this again because I am preparing drawings for an idea competition. I am working with a team of others that are bringing various areas of expertise to the table. The effort was organized by Jeff Rous, a LiveModern member who originally proposed the use of IBUs for student housing. I am creating 3 drawing panels that will explain the structure and how the construction system works.
This is a diagram that will appear in the presentation which shows the component parts that make up the larger building. This also points the way for how I will propose building houses from the system. I am still a little ways off from fleshing that out, but working through the presentation of this multi unit proposal is a big step forward.
Since spreading the idea is the reason for doing this, I'll be posting the drawing panels here when they are done.
I've begun working on this again because I am preparing drawings for an idea competition. I am working with a team of others that are bringing various areas of expertise to the table. The effort was organized by Jeff Rous, a LiveModern member who originally proposed the use of IBUs for student housing. I am creating 3 drawing panels that will explain the structure and how the construction system works.
This is a diagram that will appear in the presentation which shows the component parts that make up the larger building. This also points the way for how I will propose building houses from the system. I am still a little ways off from fleshing that out, but working through the presentation of this multi unit proposal is a big step forward.
Since spreading the idea is the reason for doing this, I'll be posting the drawing panels here when they are done.
Technorati Tags: container house, modern design, modern house, prefab house
Sabtu, 17 Februari 2007
IBU proposal progress sketch
Just a teaser
This is a sketch of an IBU proposal for a 6 Unit structure of 1 bedroom flats.
This is a sketch of an IBU proposal for a 6 Unit structure of 1 bedroom flats.
Technorati Tags: container house, modern design, modern house, prefab house
Selasa, 06 Februari 2007
0738 Palo Alto - Design Prints Available
We are very pleased to introduce our newest house plan design.
The Spirit of Palo Alto, project number 0738 Design Prints are done, and available immediately from the new web page in our online catalog.
The rear facade facing the back yard.
The living room - please, somebody move in and hang something on the walls!
The Spirit of Palo Alto, project number 0738 Design Prints are done, and available immediately from the new web page in our online catalog.
The rear facade facing the back yard.
The living room - please, somebody move in and hang something on the walls!
Technorati Tags: house plans, modern design, modern house, Palo Alto House
Jumat, 02 Februari 2007
0738 Palo Alto - sneak peak
This is it - almost done with the modeling.
I probably will not be posting any more progress shots. Once I finish the interior image shoot I'll prep the catalog page and the Design Prints. This is how its looking.
The front: very understated and private from the street.
The back yard: I'm trying to channel that mid-century atmosphere here!
The court/atrium: just beyond the gate is this sweet little courtyard.
Thanks for following along. I'll announce when the Design Prints are available.
I probably will not be posting any more progress shots. Once I finish the interior image shoot I'll prep the catalog page and the Design Prints. This is how its looking.
The front: very understated and private from the street.
The back yard: I'm trying to channel that mid-century atmosphere here!
The court/atrium: just beyond the gate is this sweet little courtyard.
Thanks for following along. I'll announce when the Design Prints are available.
Technorati Tags: house plans, modern design, modern house, Palo Alto House
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