House 2.0
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I've been developing a new vocabulary for homes which I call House 2.0 because the houses using this vocabulary require computers for their design and high-tech materials for their construction. In addition, the development of this vocabulary was only made possible by Web 2.0 architectures like forums, wikis, blogs, and the 3-D warehouse. Currently I'm focusing on the house shell. I've given interiors very little thought.
I started developing this vocabulary using leaves, quite literally, to drive roof and house shapes. I've been meaning to try more abstract shapes and last weekend finally got around to it. Images from the most recent model and some of the earlier leaf driven models follow. After the images is a link to my collection of House 2.0 models on the warehouse. Thoughts, concerns, questions much appreciated as I'd like to continue developing the vocabulary and design concepts and could use some informed (and gentle) feedback. Thanks. Fred
Latest model:
Earlier models:
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That last image is very informative about your ideas. It has me thinking that the leaf as roof idea could be explored as a tent-like structure for a more pure expression of some of the ideas. It could be fun no?
Regards, Ross
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@ross macintosh said:
That last image is very informative about your ideas. It has me thinking that the leaf as roof idea could be explored as a tent-like structure for a more pure expression of some of the ideas. It could be fun no?
Hi Ross,
Definitely fun. So you are thinking some sort of light-weight frame structure in the shape of a leaf with a fabric cover printed with a leaf texture?
Fred
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Imagine you and the other aphids want to build a cathedral. You decide to use twigs and sticks to support a leaf. The resulting covered space lets your little aphid hearts soar. A true cathedral.
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@unknownuser said:
Imagine you and the other aphids want to build a cathedral. You decide to use twigs and sticks to support a leaf. The resulting covered space lets your little aphid hearts soar. A true cathedral.
Ah the joys of being a aphid with a soaring heart.
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Nicely done!! I love the final image; what a great metaphor for a 'green roof'. In fact, I think the 'topography' you've developed is perfect for the green roof application (if you can make the drainage work), because it makes the green roof visible. The problem with a lot of green roofs now is that, being essentially flat, the beauty of the roof is missed by everyone on the ground.
Warren
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Warren,
Thanks so much for the kind feedback. Helpful and much appreciated.
I was checking out DesignShare's 2007 new school design awards and found this school using curved green roofs which supports your comment about topography and viewing...and in this case, use.
In my blissful naivete I'm not so concerned about the drainage as the structural viability of the roof concept. I've played around some with analog models of triangulated irregular networks (TINs) and believe that a very light roof may be possible using a TIN framework overlaid/integrated with a layer of reinforced plastic foam. I have a project on the Open Architecture Network site that presents this concept in more detail. I think if the roof structural concept proved viable the drainage issues could be managed.
Following is an image of the layers I think would be necessary in a roof of this type. From the top down (vegetation, soil, rubber membrane, reinforced foam, interior membrane).
Thanks again,
Fred
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