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Started by Gryphon, May 13, 2009, 01:53:53 PM

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Gryphon

May 13, 2009, 01:53:53 PM
When I meet someone new, and tell them what I do, they invariably ask if I designed my own house. The answer is "Yes", I design my own house about once a year. But, no, I do not live in a home of my own design for a few reasons–most importantly being that I can't afford myself. Second, if I got to create something that was all mine, from scratch, I would drive myself, the builder, and everyone around me crazy striving to make it ab-sew-loot-lee perfect.

At any rate, here is one of the dream houses I drew for myself:


Front exterior: all stone, slate roof, copper gutters, bronze windows.



The main floor...the primary design features are the large rotunda hallways, a built in breakfast "booth" and a master closet that has direct access to the laundry room.




The upper floor, the biggest mentionables there being the home office built for two, and a guest suite with morning kitchen (so overnight guests can make themselves a little snack if they wake before the homeowner.

Henry Hawk

#1
May 14, 2009, 12:50:25 PM
is it "green" designed?...
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#2
May 14, 2009, 01:08:05 PM
What's the car next to the Carrera?  :biggrin:
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Gryphon

#3
May 14, 2009, 01:53:42 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 14, 2009, 12:50:25 PM
is it "green" designed?...

In some ways it would be. There's a lot of "green washing" because its such a hot ticket item right now...Ill have to get in depth sometime on what makes a good green product....but the short version is (in my opinion) that using materials like brick and stone (quarried locally) is "green" because they last the life of the building, never needing to be replaced/repainted/etc.
One of the best green things anyone can do for minimal cost and fairly quick payback is to route all of their downspouts into a gray water tank that supplies the lawn and garden needs. Its free water that runs off the roof anyway, and in most areas can fully take care of lawn maintenance needs.
The floor system is engineered rather than nominal lumber. Engineered wood trusses CAN (though all don't) be made of younger trees, scraps from other wood products, etc. so there is some argument that not only do they provide a more solid floor, they are a greener product. Of course efficient windows and insulation, placing a house properly in relation to the sun, all reduce the amount of energy it takes to "work"


And the car next to the Porsche? Im not sure...about a 1984 Ford LTD I would guess/  :laugh:

pariann

#4
May 14, 2009, 02:08:29 PM
Whatever it is...it's positioned for a quick getaway....wouldn't the Porsche be better suited for that? :wink:
Looks like I've come full circle.

Exterminator

#5
May 14, 2009, 02:38:55 PM
Quote from: Gryphon on May 14, 2009, 01:53:42 PM
And the car next to the Porsche? Im not sure...about a 1984 Ford LTD I would guess/  :laugh:

I thought maybe it was the wife's Volvo.   :biggrin:

Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#7
May 14, 2009, 03:39:13 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on May 14, 2009, 02:38:55 PM
I thought maybe it was the wife's Volvo.   :biggrin:


I'm not going to even ask ... WHO's print is that...
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Gryphon

#8
May 14, 2009, 03:40:11 PM
it demonstrates the wisdom of buying a well built  automobile.

Most cars would have dented from the pressure.

Exterminator

#9
May 14, 2009, 03:45:41 PM
They're boxy but they're good.   :biggrin:
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#10
May 14, 2009, 03:48:25 PM
shines a whole new light on ...sleeping in the doghouse, huh?
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#11
May 19, 2009, 10:58:15 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 14, 2009, 03:39:13 PM
I'm not going to even ask ... WHO's print is that...

I actually thought the whole thing looked like ole' Jeebus.    :razz:  :rotfl:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#12
May 19, 2009, 10:58:51 PM
BTW, nice house design Gryphon!  :yes:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Exterminator

#13
May 20, 2009, 07:27:41 AM
Quote from: Locutus on May 19, 2009, 10:58:15 PM
I actually thought the whole thing looked like ole' Jeebus.    :razz:  :rotfl:

And Mary!   :biggrin:
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Gryphon

#14
May 20, 2009, 11:01:03 AM
Thanks Loc!

Speaking of seeing holy images....this weeks siting is Cheesus, a Savior shaped cheese snack: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/05/19/Couple-found-Cheesus-in-Cheetos-bag/UPI-49961242769431/
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