Also I began the process of becoming a LEEDS accredited professional. I've been wondering what the current standards are for green building and thought that the only way to really know is to become a professional in the field. Turns out it's about 30 hours of studying and a test; and it gives me something to do on a rainy day.
I was just thinking that housing hasn't really changed since WW2 and the Sears catalog pre-fab craze and so we know nothing else; No other way to live.
There is little alternative for the first-time homebuyer but to buy the same house w/ the same mortgage that everyone else has (or pay absurd rents set by the prospects of the local job market).
Anyway, Innovative architecture doesn't seem to address pressing issues (some of which I think include economy, environment, and equality) - Which does this building address?
Easy to poke fun at that one - I think it might be possible to come up with an affordable, ecological living solution that doesn't require constant maintenance, a specialized contractor and building team, a huge upfront payment and a mountain of debt (while not only abiding by current building codes but also attaining high LEED status). An order of magnitude improvement!
Here is a general example -
The majority of this house is made out of trash and earth (tires, plastic bottle, etc.) and it passively heats and cools itself, requiring no external energy. It even has some personality and if you lived in it you might get a visit from a travelling band of Jawas.
Enough of the rant - more close-ups of animals, insects and construction photos tomorrow. I see my follower list has increased - The entertainment ante has been upped.
That house at the bottom reminds me of some of Gaudi's designs, so organic and flowing. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteMy question is - would that work in all environments? or are there options for unique design to suit different environments? cause that house looks like it would only work in a desert climate.
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