James Jones

Drop in House- proposal - A net zero suburban home 'addition' for a college student living at home. Sustainability features include: photo-voltaic array and solar water heating on South facing roof, compostable toilets, water encatchment system sits on ground beneath floor plate, and an operable thermal chimney circulates hot air out of the pod.

Site plan - A net zero suburban home 'addition' for a college student living at home. Sustainability features include: photo-voltaic array and solar water heating on South facing roof, a compostable toilet, water encatchment system sits on ground beneath floor plate, and an operable thermal chimney circulates hot air out of the pod.

Floor plan - Economy- a fully functional kitchen gives adequate counter space and seating for a live in-the-backyard college student. The circular shaped [wet room] bathroom doubles as a shower directly below the thermal chimney. Tuck the coffee table under the hinged couch for queen sized sleeping. Horizontal louvers and vertical fins block out unwanted light and heat.

Elevations - The gabled roof appeals to suburban tradition yet gives a modern feel to this primary form adorned with shakes and cedar slats. A large porch on the Eastern entry allows for sheltered outdoor living.

Perspective section - Thick insulation combined with a thermal chimney and shading devices offer a more comfortable interior during hot summer months. The large windows on the South and West allow for solar heat gain to be stored in the concrete [thermal mass] floor during cold winter months.