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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Old simple house plans - design inspiration
I posted an article the other day on gaining inspiration from old houses. Below is another great example - a bungalow that I stumbled upon near Forestville, California. It is so simple yet so well done. Why aren't builders and designers creating more homes like this anymore? Has the idea of doing a modest, simple and well detailed home escaped them? There must be a niche for this kind of house plan, but perhaps it's a lost art.
So here is the brilliant idea:- keep the overall form and roof line very simple - this costs less to build
- use nice deep overhangs - this protects the walls, windows and doors from the elements
- create a good composition of windows - here picture windows are combined with double hungs and centered between the porch columns and the wall surfaces
- use minimal ornamentation - the window grid patterns and the exposed rafter tails are pretty much the extent of it here
- create a focal point - the simple shed dormer with louvers and the stair that is "captured" with side walls helps to create a center line and create focus on the entry
- give the house a base - the white clapboard siding provides a platform for the house to sit on and it contrasts nicely with the red shingle siding.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Finding Design Inspiration in Old Houses
My better half and I just got back home from a short trip to the Napa Valley area. We don't really go for the wine, although that's nice too. For us it is really about the scenery. The area really has such a subtle beauty that we just love. On our trips I of course like to see the local architecture. I try to take snap shots of things I see that I might draw some inspiration from later on. Anyway I thought I'd show you an example from this recent trip and illustrate what I am trying to learn.
Here is a snap shot of the gable end of a historic home (the Kelley house) in Mendocino. I love the simplicity in form and the strength of it's details. This is a key to good design. If you have a simple form you need to pay attention to the details. Here are my thoughts:
- The proportions of the gable are quite nice - neither too slender or too squat with roof pitch neither too steep or too flat.
- I love the depth of the gable end roof overhang (this is called the rake end). The brackets underneath provide a sense of support for the overhang.
- The crown molding at the fascia creates additional shadow line and adds a subtle detail.
- A wide frieze board (that's the white trim on the wall below the overhang) provides a nice transition between the siding and roof overhang.
- The siding lap is nice and narrow. The proportion of the entire gable would be altered if the siding had a wider lap.
- I like the narrowness of the windows, and the fact the pair of windows are separated. Look closely and you can see a subtle little "pilaster" detail at the jambs and mullion. Also the trim at the head projects outward creating additional shadow line and interest.
- One thing I don't care for here is that the upper windows are nearly identical to the lower windows. I would rather see a bit of hierarchy - with the lower windows being a bit larger and more detailed than the upper windows. Another thing that bothers me slightly is the upper window intrudes upon the frieze board. It looks a little "crowded".
All in all it's a very pleasant composition and I can take away some good thoughts that I can apply on a future design.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Quite possibly the ugliest plant I've ever seen...
I mentioned a few posts back that weeds aren't a particular problem when you balcony garden, but that things do sometimes float in on the wind and seed themselves in the containers. And sometimes they can be quite interesting plants - so when I saw this one sprouting at the beginning of the summer, I popped it into a pot to see what would develop.
What is it? No idea - some sort of succulent it seems. I was sure I'd never seen it before - it's not something I've noticed growing wild, but nor is it anything I've ever seen in a garden.
Well - not till a few days ago that is, when I was walking through the garden at the front of the house and found this, crawling its way up a lamp post ....
Quite possibly the ugliest plant I've ever seen.
How did it get there? That's not a plant that's been deliberated over in a condominium assembly for at least three hours and until blood has been spilled (mandatory for any decisions regarding the condominium). Someone has had the thing growing on their balcony and, in desperation, crept into the garden at dead of night and stuck it up the lamp post. Look how awkward it looks - that, I'm sure, is no natural climber.
To me, it looks as if it should be snaking its way insidiously across the ground. Did someone actually go out and buy it (worthy of a post on Great Gardening Mistakes of the Century) and thus infect my balcony, or did it float in on the wind to them too? I can imagine hundreds of the things spreading through the garden, choking the shrubs and the trees, and then reaching unstoppably for the buildings. We'll all wake up one morning murdered in our beds, tendrils sliding through the shutters and wound mercilessly around our throats.
Because I'm sure it's conscious and I don't think it's from this planet. Who said that intelligent life must be animal? This is something out of The Day of the Triffids or The War of the Worlds. It's here to take over, to wipe us out ...
And I'm growing one. No question that it's the same. Compare the close-up below with the photo of my little one in its pot. Should I kill mine now, bringing upon myself the certain wrath of its kin, or should I go on nurturing it, in the hope that when the time comes I'll be spared and kept on as some sort of servant? They'll need someone to bring the fertiliser, for heaven's sake.
The monster in the garden is already starting to evolve. Did the person who planted it there think he was rendering it harmless by tying it to a stake? He's only increased its rage, and sooner or later we're all going to pay. Look at those little bubble things on the tips of the "teeth" on the leaves. Spores which spread silently on the wind ...
Alert your Neighbourhood Watch. Write to your Congressperson. Notify NASA. But don't ever say I didn't warn you...
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
high cube kitchen kitchen bravo
One of their most interesting is the collection of the kitchen, The High Cube.
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At Bravo they have put their heart and soul into every unit, wall, and the resulting luxury and glamorous worktop end product.
Display collection based on a minimalist lines, smooth texture, glossy and matte surfaces, clean shapes and tones of black blocks, white, beige and gray.
High surface Cube is made of natural stone solid Samarcanda so they will be extremely durable and will still appear in top top condition much longer than the kitchen worktop is made from artificial materials.
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Also note in the picture below is a delicious high gloss white wall mounted cabinet in complete contrast with matte, dark end of the kitchen worktops and cupboards.
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In the following pictures below you can see the true depth of the kitchen units Bravo said that the owner gives a big bonus. According to the company website Cube 75cm height of the unit far more in than the average highstreet store kitchen units. This extra depth means the user has more worktop space and storage space, too!
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decoration of the house is as important
Exterior decoration of the house is as important as interior decoration. This is a noble reason to get out, get some fresh air and relax! But to relax you need to plan around you to enjoy. The house forms a dynamic modern open through a glass atrium at the north and the glass curtain wall in the northwest and southwest. More than that, a simple and modern design make this house feel is minimalist, but the surroundings that make this house feel rich with fresh relaxing atmosphere. read more »
Most children dream of a tree but house
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Most children dream of a tree but house.Adults know the feeling of comfort which is why for most of it the idea of spending hours and hours in a wooden box "hung in a tree wood is not all that attractive. Here's where Bates Masi comes with it creatively tree-house equipped with all equipment and accessories a normal, land-applied "is home. All rooms have a rustic touch but they are very well individualized, meaning that you can absolutely tell the difference between the bedroom and living room-front samples. Furthermore, the area has balconies from which enjoy a breath of fresh air and view the wonder.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
A sorry sight ...
I've always had pelargoniums on the balcony. Common as muck they may be, but in full bloom they're glorious. And with a bit of protection they will not only over-winter, and but also sometimes keep on flowering . If you were reading this blog a few years ago, you'll know that I had one container of salmon-pink zonal pelargoniums that went on for two and half years - in all that time, even in January when it was wrapped up in fleece, there wasn't a moment when it wasn't in bloom.
But each year it got progressively more difficult to keep them alive through the summer. And last year I lost the lot.
So this year I replaced them all. Zonals, ivy-leafed, regals .... Here they are in May this year...
And I've lost the lot again.
Why? Again if you've been reading regularly for a few years, you'll guess. It's this ...
Cacyreus Marshalli, or the Geranium Bronze Butterfly. It's always been a problem, but for the last couple of years it's been impossible to keep the plants alive.
A quick recap for those of you who aren't familiar with it. Native to S.Africa (as are pelargoniums), it was introduced to S. Europe about twenty years ago and has been spreading like wildfire ever since. It's been in Italy since 1996, and is now posing a severe threat to commercial pelargonium cultivation - apart from anything else, because people are starting to avoid buying the plants, knowing they won't survive.
Why does it do so much damage? The larvae of the butterfly don't feed on the leaves. They burrow right into the stems and eat the plant from the inside out, killing it. If you can spot the tell-tale holes you can sometimes cut off the affected part - but over the season you frequently end up cutting back the whole plant.
And go away for a few weeks, like I always have to in the summer (...have to? Only a gardener could feel like that about a holiday ) and you come back to this ...
What can be done about them? There don't seem to be many organic options. One of the studies recommends the "natural" insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis Kurstaki - but don't ask me where I'd get hold of it. (Wonder how many times longer than the bacteria the name is?) There is also an insect with the equally wonderful name of Macrolophus caliginosus Wagner, which feeds off the eggs and hatchling larvae - but ditto, and would it stay on the balcony anyway? Another source suggested companion planting. Highly aromatic plants like lavender, mint and thyme are supposed to discourage the butterfly. Well, I can try - but I have my doubts. By pure chance I did have mint growing fairly near the pelargoniums this year. Not close enough maybe ...
Other than that, it seems there are only two choices - swamp the plants with noxious chemicals, or give up on pelargoniums all together. Don't like the first, and don't want to do the second. But it seems the only other option is to invite yet another massacre ...
Useful Links
Lupi and Zucker, The butterfly cacyreus marshalli in Northern Italy and susceptibility of commercial cultivars of pelargonium.
Regione del Veneto, Il licenide dei gerani
Friday, October 23, 2009
Summer has come and passed...
Summer's gone - there's no denying it - but now you can savor the last few delightful nights spent in the backyard without getting the tiniest bit cold! With the Umbrella Halogen Patio Heater, time spent outside during the months of fall will feel just as pleasantly toasty as a night in July!The halogen patio heater runs on normal household electricity, unlike other heaters that require expensive propane fuel. The unit is also very adaptable - simply attach it to any standard umbrella center pole indoor or outdoors and voila - the area is magically heated!
So grab the family and head out the back door for one more barbeque in the great outdoors - until next summer that is.
New Dutch Colonial House Plan Unveiled!
Simply Elegant Home Designs has just made the "Tonka Dutch Colonial" house plan available for purchase. The home was designed by Larson Brenner in Stillwater, Minnesota. Larson Brenner; who has been featured in a number of National and Regional publications has gained a reputation for designing charming and functional modestly sized homes. You can obtain more information on this house plan by visiting the following link:
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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Rumah 'Indonesia Indah'
Rumah 'Indonesia Indah'
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Peresmian perumahan Kota Legenda di samping jalan tol Jakarta-Cikampek pada tahun 1996, mungkin menjadi salah satu penanda era baru dalam imajinasi Indonesia. Kota Legenda adalah perumahan "jalan-jalan" pertama Indonesia. Gaya rumah dan menawarkan berbagai kitsch: Anda dapat membeli rumah bergaya Kolonial Amerika, Eropa atau Jepang klasik. Ini dijanjikan: dunia dalam genggaman tanpa harus meninggalkan Indonesia sama sekali. Tetapi juga diinginkan oleh kelas menengah Jakarta sebagai akibat dari perubahan yang dialami oleh Indonesia dan kelas menengah sejak tahun 1985, yang mengakibatkan sebuah fragmentasi imajinasi identitas baru, yang pada gilirannya akan mempengaruhi imajinasi akan juga Indonesia sendiri.
Imajinasi adalah fondasi utama penciptaan masyarakat, [1], khususnya orang-orang yang melampaui atau melebihi kelokalitasan kota, desa, atau komunitas di mana dia tinggal. Indonesia sebagai negara-bangsa telah diciptakan sebagai akibat dari perubahan teknologi yang memudahkan orang untuk membayangkan bahwa ia adalah bagian dari sesuatu yang lebih besar. Seiring dengan perubahan teknologi komunikasi dan transportasi, dalam sebuah ledakan bentuk-bentuk masyarakat imajiner baru, mungkin ada apa yang disebut Arjun Appadurai sebagai "pencabutan tentang wilayah imajinasi".
Imajinasi model baru ini adalah translokal dan deteritorial; imajinasi seseorang hari ini yang sering tidak dapat dipetakan pada setiap entitas lokal; identitas seorang imigran dari Uganda dengan etnis India di Amerika Serikat yang menonton film Hindi, identitas asrama sekolah anak-anak dari Garut sedang mendengarkan kaset - kaset khotbah dari Osama bin Laden di Afghanistan dan membayangkan sebuah masyarakat Islam internasional: dia adalah siapa? Pertanyaan berikutnya: Apa dan siapa Indonesia? Sementara postmodern dan postkolonial imajinasi adalah sepenuhnya meninggalkan negara-bangsa; bagaimana kita harus memahami "Indonesia"? Setidaknya, bagaimana kita harus memahami bahwa Indonesia sebagai negara telah dibangun oleh Orde Baru itu sendiri? Bagaimana bentuk imajinasi sendiri dan apa yang mendorong?
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Revit House Plans
It's taken me a while but I am really convinced that Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Traditionally buildings have been drawn using 2 dimensional CAD technology - or by hand drafting. But with BIM you create a 3 dimensional "virtual" model of the building. In order to communicate the design to client and contractors you then generate various views from the model (plans, elevations, sections, etc). I'll show you an example of how this works below.
Here you can see an axonometric view of the 3 dimensional model of this house plan. The model was created using REVIT software, by Autodesk.
Now I have "sliced" a view from overhead looking down onto the plan. What is great here is you can see the relationships between the various elements (windows, doors, trim and even furniture) so that you can better evaluate the design.
Here is another sliced view, but this time from a side. You can see the roof, ceilings and the decorative trusses.
The section below is just another "slice" taken from the model. The walls, floors roof and ceiling profiles are all in precisely the correct position. To make it into a construction drawing you just need to add the pertinent detailed information.
Here the virtual model has been exported into Google Sketchup, which is a great design tool. In this case all I did was added the materials, colors and a little entourage. Isn't this a better way to convey the interior design concept?
All images above are of the "Hudson Cottage" house plan which is available for sale at Simply Elegant Home Designs.
It takes a while to learn and become efficient at BIM. But in the end I am convinced it is a better way to understand your design, a better way to communicate the design and a better way to assemble the construction drawings.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Doing Your Part - One S'more at a Time
Trying your hardest to be green? Well, here’s another eco-friendly thing to add to your energy-conscious list. The Fireside America Impulse Wall Mount Bio Fuel Fireplace is a bioethanol smokeless, ventless fireplace that adds an environmentally friendly hearth to any room. The easily mountable, high-tech, clean-burning fireplace uses continuously fed ethanol to burn for 12-15 hours. At a rate of 10 s’mores an hour, that’s roughly 120-150 delicious ooey-gooey s’mores.
It gets better – this fireplace not only cool, but it also serves a more practical purpose (yes, appearance and s’more making aren’t the only important things in life). With rising energy prices and harmful impacts on the environment, the Bio Fuel Fireplace offers a clean, safe and environmentally-friendly heating option for homes with no harmful gases, smoke, ashes or soot.
So stock up on the graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows, because there is a new fireplace in town and things are about to get hot.
It gets better – this fireplace not only cool, but it also serves a more practical purpose (yes, appearance and s’more making aren’t the only important things in life). With rising energy prices and harmful impacts on the environment, the Bio Fuel Fireplace offers a clean, safe and environmentally-friendly heating option for homes with no harmful gases, smoke, ashes or soot.
So stock up on the graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows, because there is a new fireplace in town and things are about to get hot.
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