Independent Study Week 1

Three short statements on the topic of "home". 

1. Home is an individual space, family space, community space.

2. Home is a sanctuary, a physical area or refuge

3.  an ideal or sense of belonging, comfort or 


Image of shipping container 

A downloaded Sketchup 3D warehouse model 

Further Research into potential ways of Bracing elevations
In order to overcome some of the obstacles of an elevated compact elevated emergency house, further research was needed into existing designs.


The Tree House

Not Only is it elevated, the actual design of the house is quite elegant as it minimises its effects on the environment, whilst allowing reasonable spacing for occupants and maintaining a high level of aesthetic integrity. 

The use of light materials such as Aluminium and Wood helps to keep construction simple. Similar ideas could be used within own design when thinking about the different elements of my potential bridge systems and circulation paths.



The room exceeds the parameters of the walls and roof extending out into nature. The designer has choreographed the shapes and shading of the wall and roof wall paper to mimic the exterior natural environment of the trees outside.




This space acts as a great communal area that takes advantage of the exterior setting. The Timber deck and panels acts as a link between the structure and nature.

http://www.aetherapparel.com/journal/2012/11/