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Chateau Homes is a factory builder of wood frame single and multi-family homes. We are in the process of developing a smart and efficient house suitable for the majority of small urban lots that will be affordable, safe, and efficient in both its creation and operation.
We will use existing proven technologies, select systems that work well together, and achieve 80% or so of passive-house design criteria. The ASHE house design will have a standardized foundation using ICF and FAB-FORM footings, standarized structural, mechanical and electrical systems but contain a variety of exterior treatments through unique architecture. The house’s interior will also have clear span floors providing flexable living arrangements. And, most importantly, costs will be kept affordable through standarization and factory built efficiencies.
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On March 21st, 2012 at 10:43 pm Gregory Wright Said:
Could large plastic cat litter containers — typically made of HDPE (recyclable plastic #2) — be designed and shaped to (after they are emptied of the litter product) interlock and be upcyclable as the Lego-like building blocks of interior partitions, outside fences and walls, children’s playhouses, and other lightweight sturdy and durable structures?
(Submitted at http://planetforward.org/idea/life-size-lego-house/.)
On September 10th, 2012 at 3:14 pm Sara Myers Said:
What design elements did you use to get to a 80% passive house standard? That’s really impressive!
On September 11th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Peter Francis Said:
Hi Sara;
In our opinion it is the last 20% that would make our work impressive. The first 80% ish, which is our target, is achieved with pretty standard assemblies. Better insulation, cellulose blown in. Separated dual exterior walls, no thermal bridging. Better windows and doors, design to the site for orientation and window placement, really good house wrap and detailing preventing uncontrolled air movement.
Our latest idea is to replace gypsum wall board with MgO (magnesium oxide boards) which can be used inside and out, are healthier, use much less energy in the manufacture, are non toxic and fire, water and insect and mold proof. Please take a look at http://www.magnumbp.com I would like to see your comments on this.
Peter
On September 13th, 2012 at 10:16 am Nicholas Said:
What do you think of this idea of “green steel?” Is that something you could potentially integrate?
http://planetforward.org/idea/green-steel/