nuclearrabbit
07-26-2009, 09:11 PM
You've all probably heard what we're doing, so fuck all that shit.
What are key things we need to think about when designing the layout of a home? Right now we're focused on saving energy as much as possible. Scooping up prevailing winds for cooling and dodging the sun if we can seem to be the biggest. Being easily expandable is something we'll need. Compartmentalized building, like all the bedrooms in one wing, living area another, and a work area. lordnitrox threw out an idea for a T shaped building which would serve all of those things.
Small things like rain water catchment systems, separation of living space from the giant heat radiating greenhouse, these can make a big difference. I know we're missing stuff 'cause we don't really have an idea what goes in to this so I hope someone who has experience can help us out.
I drew this http://i27.tinypic.com/16hsom0.png :confused:
What are key things we need to think about when designing the layout of a home? Right now we're focused on saving energy as much as possible. Scooping up prevailing winds for cooling and dodging the sun if we can seem to be the biggest. Being easily expandable is something we'll need. Compartmentalized building, like all the bedrooms in one wing, living area another, and a work area. lordnitrox threw out an idea for a T shaped building which would serve all of those things.
Small things like rain water catchment systems, separation of living space from the giant heat radiating greenhouse, these can make a big difference. I know we're missing stuff 'cause we don't really have an idea what goes in to this so I hope someone who has experience can help us out.
I drew this http://i27.tinypic.com/16hsom0.png :confused: