By your friends at the farm…

SPIRAL WALLS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3W11G4In0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UFEMMxxxH4

Listen and Imagine…

Urban design Subtropical climate Our Guiding Principles: Welcoming community Efficiency- space, effort, resources, Accessibility- user friendly Self-Reliant Aesthetics

Our Vision…

Space limitations = Multifunctional Space

Social capital = Complementary Relationships/Creative Synergies

Local businesses = Waste Management

Direct Sunlight = Renewable Energy

Water Run-off = Water Catchment

Challenges=Opportunities

Paper toss

Zones and Sectors Analysis- urban sectors, natural sectors

Natural Patterns

Natural filtration

Feng Shui Energetics

Design Method

Urban Zones and Sectors

Zone 1: Outside window

Zone 2: Balcony

Zone 3: Livelihood

Zone 4: Community green spaces/neighbor’s yard

Zone 5: Wild zone

Spiral staircase (edible vines)

Full length water fountain-south

Filtration pond Lobby (bamboo

walls) Green fence

(deciduous trees) –west

Renewable energy systems

External Structural Elements

Living room

Dining room

Bedroom (east)

Bathroom (south)

Kitchen (south)

Large windows (north and east)

Balcony (west)

Growing space on window ledges

Internal Structural Elements

Roof top Potable medicinal and

edible plants Green roof - grasses Social gathering Trellis Water catchment

Stairwell Edible vine plants Outdoor hallway and

community gathering

Community Space Elements

Rain and Sunshine

Energy Solar paneled walls Solar paneled windows (transparent) Solar powered water pump

Water Roof rain catchment Grey water fountain Filtration pond

Cooperation vs. Competition

Observation

Stacking Function

Catch and Store Energy

Obtain A Yield

Produce No Waste

Permaculture Principles

Permaculture Principles

Maximize Edges

Stability

Self-Regulation

Act where it county the most

Small and slow intensive solutions

One building at a time…

GOAT