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Cool Beans 🌞
@coolbeans1r.eth
GM to the dreamers! I received the first draft of the "ultra sustainable ultra affordable kinda tiny" house plans. 650 sq. ft of interior space. I'm asking for input this weekend! What do you like? What do you not like? Could you live here? What would you add? There will be a separate carport/workshop/office on site too. Keep in mind, it's being designed for a single dude and a dog or a couple...I look forward to feedback! I have a meeting with the designer scheduled again for next week to discuss changes and ideas. (the walls are thicc because this is an earthbag home) ✌️ ❤️ 🌍
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@svenh
What materials are you planning with? Stick frame? My first design was similar, and i have pivoted hard away from that. It heavily depends on the location of course (looks like you'll be in Deming?) I am way further north, so much more crazy temps in both directions. That said. I am working on a concept (very slowly) of a fast and simple aircrete home. I like aircrete a lot... best of both worlds. Cheap, Fast, Sturdy, combines thermal mass and insulation in one. Downside is the cement needed vs e.g. adobe. But imho still better than stick framed. I am building the machine for it myself, and the plan would be to have fast deploying forms to build e.g. 10x10 modules at a time. which could then be turned into 20x10 20x20 etc. Personally I want to optimize for passive efficiency. Solar of course, but applying a lot of earthship principles to work with the sun and the seasons to store heat in thermal mass (floor, walls, etc). What's the water situation where you are? That is the biggest issue up here.
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@coolbeans1r.eth
It's an earthbag design, and is taking into account solar gain. Stick frame roof for ease of building. No water is the biggest issue, but I can dig a well if I need to. I am going to attempt 100% rainwater for the first year tho, adjust as needed. I'll get a big tank and a water delivery right when I get there to cover the needs for myself and building.
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