ATOINE ARCHIE ARET-222 Applied Research Project Feb. 1/10
Summary Statement of Proposed Project
Case Study of different styles and types of earth homes from around the world, of different time periods. Starting with the earliest forms of semi-sub terrain dwellings, the “Pit House,” found in western Canada, this model was created by the Shuswap’s of the Interior Region of British Columbia. Comparing the “pit house” with other modern earth-homes around the world that have different building uses and occupancies, and also researching the Green Technologies used in all buildings. Using what was learned in the research, a contemporary Pit House will be created and designed for a site found on the land of the Kamloops Indian Band of British Columbia, Canada.
Purpose
Conduct a study of the original “pit house” design to achieve a greater understanding of the design concepts and building technique’s the First Nations used. Look at the advancement the First Nations building technology compared to current building standards. Design a set of preliminary drawings for the potential of construction drawings in the future.
Goals and Objectives of the Project
Create a 3D CAD BIM (3D Computer Aided Drafted Building Information Model) of a unique modern pit house incorporating new and old building techniques and technologies. The Model will be used to acquire the Building's Performance in Energy Modelling. The ultimate goal will having the building constructed as single family dwelling unit. The design of the Model will not only follow, but exceed, the guidelines of current building regulations set out in the BC Building Code.
Methodology and Analytical Approach
Researching the sustainability and the performance of building materials used in the original design of the “Pit House” and other modern day earth-homes to create a unique building. The design of the building will incorporate Green Technologies and be combined with the new found information from all related building types. The Building footprint and the Carbon footprint will be monitored during the design process to achieve a high Building Performance.
Plans for Dissemination of Work
An online blog will be created and updated continuously with the research found and progress made throughout the project. The research will then be interperated into a formal report.
Previous Studies
There are two buildings currently under construction that Thompson Rivers University have undertaken, one in Williams Lake and the other on Kamloops Campus. Certin aspects of the Pit House designs are included in both buildings, but they are very different and unique from one another. For example, Williams Lake building is mainly used as office space and designed for a harsher climate. The Kamloops building will be an ampitheatre and have a capacity of holding more than a 100 people.
At the Kamloops Indian Band, in Kamloops, BC, onsite of the museum are a group of reconstructed "Pit Houses" at an original camping ground from Shuswap's years ago.
