Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Narrowing it Down...

Phase 2: Schematic Design
Week 6: February 16, 2012-February 21, 2012

I have decided that instead of designing an entire home, I would like to add an extension to the home.  The design will be like a parasite attached to the structure allowing people to be outside in this dry arid region.  Instead of focusing on a mechanical air conditioning supplement, I want to focus on the passive cooling ideas presented by the barrel cactus.  Below shows my process of working with sketches and ideas for what the design could be and then the parasite ideas and thoughts.  


Reference: Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching





The beginning of several mock-ups to come...

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