This design variation utilizes an earthbag thermal mass wall instead of the compressed earth block wall. This option is good for building when an earth block press is not available. Since these walls are much thicker I was able to bow them outward six inches. This adds to the stability of the walls and also has a comforting spacial [...]
I have come up with a new idea for the roof. Instead of having the taller wall that faces the street completely operable(there were concerns about security) I have added a brace that transforms the interior roof into a gable. The lower half of this section is non operable, the shutters are now the short side of the inner gable roof. The advantages of [...]
Initial schematic design of three small apartments. Based around creating private and semi-private zones, the kitchen and dining areas face the interior court so that they connect to the other residences. The bedrooms are located on the outside of the units for privacy. The 250 sq.ft. unit is intended as a SRO(singe room occupancy) apartment. [...]
Interior perspectives for the 350 sq. ft. tiny house.