Historical Projects
Rescape Project
In this scheme the design of the greenhouse and ceramics studio was determined. The greenhouse provides additional warm air for the main house and acts as a passage to the dining roof deck. On the south wall of the studio the 3 window/door bays are part direct gain, part active collector, the hot air being…
Expansion and Enhancements
Covid-19 and social distancing practices have limited our potential for outreach. We continue to look forward by focusing our time and attention on improving the fourth corner experience. Summer 2020 was a productive season at the Fourth Corner. Several ongoing and new projects saw great attention. The big news is that we began the construction…
Cast Block Wall System (CASTECO) Page 1
Design, Development, and Deployment of a Cast Wall System of high R value and fire resistance for bearing wall construction. Preliminary Sketch Criteria for cast wall system Average R value of 40 Maximize recycled material Minimize energy in production (embedded) Maximize mass to interior Allow for steel and concrete infill structure Potential for multistory bearing…
Cast Block Wall System (CASTECO) Page 2
New Casting Materials and Block Configurations Winter ’07/’08 Material A composite of 5 parts cellulose fibre, 5 parts perlite, and 1 part portland cement by volume ( this is yet vague) with water to saturate to a paste adequate to mold the material into a form ( place versus pour) produced a very porous solid…
Young Artist Painting Grant
Supervised painting of door murals. Door Murals for Long House and Corner House interrior doors. Design. Door Murals for Long House and Corner House interrior doors. Execution.