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WORKSHOP IS FOR
Homeowners, students, design enthusiasts, no prerequisits.
DESCRIPTION
Learn to design an inspiring, creative solar home unique to you and your building site taking advantage of all the site has to offer. Three-dimensional cardboard “sketch models” will be the medium used in this organic design method without being limited by the 2 dimensional paper and orthogonal world. Use the workshop’s sample project or bring your own future project.
Conventional building methods are limited in effectively using our dwindling resources. Predetermined architectural styles and forms are not well suited to energy efficient and solar design, and even though they can be comforting due to their familiarity, they miss the opportunity to enable owners to become inspired by their place and live closer to nature. Learn to design a home that is both inspired by its natural surroundings and necessary for energy independence.
INSTRUCTOR
This workshop is taught by designer / builder Noah Grunberg, Owner of Noble Home and 12 year partner in JASONOAH design-build. SEE MORE DETAIL.
TOOLS REQUIRED
CONTENT
FOR
Builders, Homeowners
DESCRIPTION
Learn how to read architectural drawings as well as draw and successfully communicate your residential design to others. Basic skills will be taught to break down your design into standard architectural drawings: foundation plan, floor plans, building sections, and more. Discussions will include structural considerations, building codes, industry standard notations, drawing symbols and dimensioning systems. Graph paper will be used to aid the beginner drafter.
A sample project will be the model used for the class. If the student has a particular project that he/she would like to use for the class, please discuss with the instructor prior to class.
TOOLS NEEDED
(not required for first class)
Architectural scale and/or ruler
Pencils, sharpener, eraser, drafting (low tack) tape
Graph paper will be provided
CONTENT
NOBLE HOME
KIT HOUSES
WORKSHOPS
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HOME
DESIGN WITH 3-D MODELS
Design
a unique solar home to fit your building site and lifestyle. No need to
be a master draftsperson or rely on restricting home design software.
Building small models is an easy, fun and effective way to explore exciting design ideas for your home.
Building small models is an easy, fun and effective way to explore exciting design ideas for your home.
| WHEN | March 6 and 13, 10am-noon |
| WHERE | Buckland Library, 30 Upper Street, Buckland, MA |
| COST | $55 |
| MORE INFORMATION | 617-694-7253, info@noble-home.net |
Homeowners, students, design enthusiasts, no prerequisits.
DESCRIPTION
Learn to design an inspiring, creative solar home unique to you and your building site taking advantage of all the site has to offer. Three-dimensional cardboard “sketch models” will be the medium used in this organic design method without being limited by the 2 dimensional paper and orthogonal world. Use the workshop’s sample project or bring your own future project.
Conventional building methods are limited in effectively using our dwindling resources. Predetermined architectural styles and forms are not well suited to energy efficient and solar design, and even though they can be comforting due to their familiarity, they miss the opportunity to enable owners to become inspired by their place and live closer to nature. Learn to design a home that is both inspired by its natural surroundings and necessary for energy independence.
INSTRUCTOR
This workshop is taught by designer / builder Noah Grunberg, Owner of Noble Home and 12 year partner in JASONOAH design-build. SEE MORE DETAIL.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Ruler and/or architectural scale
- Scissors and/or Hobby knife (aka X-acto knife), white glue (i.e. Elmer’s glue)
- Cutting mat (small ones can be purchased for $6.)
- Building site documents if using own project. Contact instructor for details.
CONTENT
- Introduction to design - examples, models vs. drawing
- Site analysis
- Spatial programs
- Bubble diagrams
- Scale and proportion
- Formation of floor plan
- Construction methods
- Models, models, and more models
ARCHITECTURAL
HAND DRAWING FOR BUILDERS/HOMEOWNERS
| WHEN | To Be Dtermined |
| WHERE | Shelburne Falls, MA |
| COST | To Be Determined |
| MORE INFORMATION | 617-694-7253, info@noble-home.net |
FOR
Builders, Homeowners
DESCRIPTION
Learn how to read architectural drawings as well as draw and successfully communicate your residential design to others. Basic skills will be taught to break down your design into standard architectural drawings: foundation plan, floor plans, building sections, and more. Discussions will include structural considerations, building codes, industry standard notations, drawing symbols and dimensioning systems. Graph paper will be used to aid the beginner drafter.
A sample project will be the model used for the class. If the student has a particular project that he/she would like to use for the class, please discuss with the instructor prior to class.
TOOLS NEEDED
(not required for first class)
Architectural scale and/or ruler
Pencils, sharpener, eraser, drafting (low tack) tape
Graph paper will be provided
CONTENT
- Introduction - Building design and construction, why drawings are important
- Drafting basics - tools, scale, line quality, notes, building code
- Floor Plans
- Foundation Plans
- Building sections
- Elevations
- Review/Discussion