Over the past 2 weeks I've been busy learning Revit and recreating the EI.house mass model with some detail from the previous software. Ive been readjusting containers, concrete and glass mainly to get the best fit for the design idea. Revit allows for as fine...
We have been looking at design and space layouts and I have drawn up a over dozen space layouts for the EI.house. This is the first mass model worth placing up on the site that we are both happy with. It's just a general shape...
Here's the first draft of the rooms needed in the house and possible locations: Level 1 - Garage Level 1 - Office Level 1 - Work-space Level 1 - Mechanical Level 1 - Entry way Level 2 - Grand Room - Kitchen Dining and Living room spaces. Level 2 -...
In the past Ive used Chief Architect Premier to design layout and model a warehouse house, and driving range but with this idea I had no choice but to make a change. The Chief Architect software had multiple limitations when building something other then a...
Everyone has their own wants and needs for their dream house and we're no excretions. We decided to build a bespoke home around our personalities, lifestyle and life passions: His: German decent. Life long innovative technologist. Social conscious entrepreneur. Love high end sports cars - Porsche - from the area...
My first post on a project that is already years in the making. In this section I will updating our progress with materiel choices, deign, layouts, 3D VR and AR models, land acquisition, permitting, construction and more on a regular basis on the EI.house project. ...
One of the most innovative architects utilizing recycled materials in a creative way. This group has highly influenced the EI.house project as its the closest representation to what we intend to build. Have a peek at some of their brilliant work at the following links: Caterpillar House...
Based in Los Angeles, Peter DeMaria has created 2 companies that focus on the building utilizing shipping containers and recycled materials. Their Redondo Beach House design and build shows their expertise in the space. This build has shown us the capabilities of their firm to...
Grain silos don't have to be restricted to holding grain. In fact, we've seen them converted into anything from climbing walls to interactive urban spaces. They can also be converted into small homes, as this newlywed couple did, transforming an old silo from 1955 into their...
These 2015 architecture trends range from contemporary tree house abodes to shipping container campuses that promote sustainable design practices. In addition to its array of eco-conscious architecture examples, this list also focuses on experiential retail spaces. These particular projects range from Art Deco supermarkets that feature...
