During the first design concept period, I attempted to create three designs of which are suited to a hot humid environment. Allowing airflow into the house and to flow through the house was one of my primary concerns with the environment to allow for a natural cooling system throughout the hosue. Thus an open floor plan was used in all three of my initial design concepts, and systems such as louvres, sliding shudders, stilts and a roof system whereby air can be let in from above the house were all utilized in these initial concept drawings.

M1, Week 1, Jaydens Peacock

This idea is bases on having the Living space on the second floor as it is not used at night as much as say the bedroom would. This idea is to keep the beedrooms close to the ground giving good thermal mass, and in return having a warm bed room on cold nights. Plant cover is provided in areas next to windows or openings to allow protection from dust.

This idea Contines from the first expanding on the idea of thermal mass. Trying to have the Living areas with great thermal mass keeping the day time tempritures low and having thebedrooms low in thermal mass so its not too hot at night. Using eaves and small windows blocking out the suns raise and roof/ceiling vents to let the hot air out.

Here i am trying to expand on the idea of hot air rises. letting the air flow though vents to the highest point of the house then excapes though a roof vent. small widows and eave are used again. This dwelling could use the same princaples, of thermal mass, as the previous design .

Initial Design Ideas for Domus - Mosman 1

This is idea 1, in two forms. I like the thought of having a central courtyard to provide cooling to the house. I am also exploring the concept of a rooftop garden to keep the roof cool - I'm not sure how well this will survive in the harsh conditions however. Similar to this idea is keeping plants close to the exterior walls of the house.

This is idea 2. Pretty much a circular version of idea 1. I had the rather far fetched thought that it could perhaps rotate to keep occupied rooms out of the sun at all times. This may be taking things too far.

This is idea 3. A massing type design. As with the previous concepts, it makes use of wide eaves, I also included a verandah or shade structure on the North facing wall.

Some of the key concerns for building in a hot/dry climate are:
1. shading - wide eaves, small windows, plants
2. thermal mass
3. light coloured building materials to reflect light
4. through ventilation
5. evaporative cooling systems
6. well insulated building envelope
More information can be found at: http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/climate/levelthree/cpeople/build3.htm

Hannah

Before i get in trouble for not posting anything...

TEAM CONTRACT - DOMUS TEAM MOSMAN 6

MEMBERS

Thomas Jones

Sam Hill

David Philpott

· Chair person to rotate each week.

· Chairperson is responsible for minutes on blogs to be posted that week, to organise meetings (if required) throughout the week, and to set goals for the next week.

· Meetings to be attended by all.

· If one member will be unable to make a meeting, or is unable to complete the work intended, they must inform the other members before that meeting.

· All members must contribute to the design development stage, and the production stage of the project.

· Team members must be prepared to accept or give constructive critisism if required.

· All members must be respectful of others ideas, even if they may not agree with them.

· Expenses for model, printing, etc to be distributed evenly among team members.

· If there is a dispute among the group, a 2 to 1 majority will be carried.

· All members must strive to acheive a project that every member is content with.

Domus...

Our team is designing for a Hot-Humid climate.. I found some interesting facts to consider, on this site...
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/environ/housedesign/HSWW_d.shtml

MOSMAN 1 - Team Contract

Domus Team M2 Contract

Minima Presentation

The following photos show the posters and model that I submitted for the Minima project.

3 Final "Minima" Layouts

"The Square" Pure form and geometry

Connected into the existing wall forming part of its existing environment. Almost having always been there. Wanting it to not be as noticeable when on site and not as noticeable when removed from the site. Being there once day and not the next. "Disappearing"
Constructed from SHS tubing with bolted connections.
Cladded predominately with cardboard to provide a sense of lightweight and temporariness. Cardboard would only last until the next rainy day therefore enforcing the whole temporary and minimal concept.
Providing louvres to the front which faces north to get that north sunlight in, swiveling around to create temporary lighting directions, and louvres to the complete frontage creating invisibility to the entry door although defined with solidity with it's solid cladded frame.
Sleeping/Working and Cooking areas sliding out from within the core structure, transforming a small, narrow space to create the main traffic and living area.

Proposing 3 sections:

1. Water Closet & Shower
   
2. Sleeping, Working, Living & Eating
   
3. Entrance

The water closet and shower area is the most private and is externally represented by having fully cladded walls. The sleeping and working area, being one of the sliding forms is considered a semi-private area and is therefore externally represented by providing a number of vertical SHS tubing sections forming the wall structure with small distances in between. The Living and eating area, also being one of the sliding forms is considered a public area and therefore only containing 2 vertical SHS tubing sections forming the wall structure. Basically the larger the distance between the vertical SHS tubing, the less private the space internally is. This was done so that the internal functions and spaces were readable just from viewing the structure externally.
Enough about the design. I'll add more as we go.

Model Photos

My Sketches

Research Photos

The Whole Package...

Final design solution.. These are the posters I used for my final review... It includes A-Z of the design process...

These are some of the initial sketches that i presented in the first tutorial. That didnt go too well !!!

I've found my password!!!

yay, i've actually worked out my password. Will post all my previous work up, i think we all should.

Can't wait for this next project!!

Food for Thought 2: Apples

Speaking of minimal space, I thought of Apple Computers megastore on 5th Avenue in New York city. The phrases 'mimimal' and 'megastore' may not quite work together but have a click of some of the images below and check out what Apple actually presents to the built-up hustle and bustle of 5th Avenue. Minimal eh?