JOSEPH SANDY

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 [...]

My submission to the $300 House Challenge. My entry link, Contest website link. If you would like to vote for my or any other proposal, you will need to register and rate at least 25 entries before any of your ratings will count. If you do vote please be courteous and respectful of the other entries.    

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. [...]

The Plan Set for the 350 sq. ft. Usonian inspired house is finished, and available for you to download. The project page is here. Included are elevations, roof plan, floor plan, and alternative floor plan. The plan set is simple but should give you all of the information that you would need. It was produced [...]

I have finally had time to finish the 350 sq. ft. Usonian inspired house. I will be posting the plans later in the week. Here are a couple images of the finished design.