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.
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This topic is very interesting. I found the similar type of the earth home which was used 1500 years ago (Yayoi period) in Japan. Go on following web site and take a look at the picture of it. http://japaneseaesthetics.com/gpage7.html
ReplyDeleteI may have some information about it. Please let me know if you need it.
And I will start looking for the when and where the pendulum isolator was generated from.
Make sure you finish your research proposal and add some academic references to your site.
ReplyDeleteAlso, be more specific about what the function of your contemporary pit house will be. Will it literally be a house for someone to live in?
If so, in what ways do you anticipate the contemporary house will be different from the traditional house?
The Pit House will be a dwelling unit intended for a person or a small family to live in. I anticipate the majority of the building will be underground and covered with a "Green Roof", it will also include the four posts as the main structural members as displayed in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteYusuke, I have looked into the preferred site but I have concluded that the buidlings do not include enough similiar properties and the locations have different climatic conditions, therefore it does not apply to my project. I am very interested in the home, if you can send me a better site, that would be great.
ReplyDeleteSo this is a school project and no organization or individual commissioned this report?
ReplyDeleteHey, I noticed you didn't have too many references. Here is a link to some Google Books. You should check them out.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&tbo=p&tbs=bks:1&ei=yCioS-KpKZKksgOKv533Aw&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&ved=0CDwQBSgA&q=native+pit+houses&spell=1
Hey Carl,
ReplyDeleteThis is a School Project, and will lead into a formal report required to graduate from the ARET program..
Ellissa, Thank you for the references they are very helpful.
Great site AToine... I saw a model of the this type of Pit House in Old Main. You should check it out. Looked very cool, as yours does also. Good job Atoine.
ReplyDeleteI did check it out, That was the model of the reconstructed Pit House built at the kamloops indian band museum.
ReplyDeleteIntresting topic. I remember a pit house at Scoth Creek out on the Shuswap. It had been their forever so it sounds like its deffinatly a viable construction method.
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