Update:
I still like the title "Intended Use".
I just finished designing something for intended use: the garage apartment described in the last one. As far as these more practical problems being interesting, they are definitely more compelling, maybe not always more enjoyable. Dealing with the city is definitely not my favorite thing. But I'm learning a TON!
Speaking of learning, I finished a Permaculture Design Certificate course in May. I'm available for this kind of work if anyone's interested. I've got two design/build projects lined up already (our home/yard and my sister's yard, too). But if you only want some design work, I'm willing to work pro bono for a few jobs. So bring it.
I've got another sketchup model in the works. Yes, it's a practical thing that I used a modeling program to design. Imagine that. It's a simple one. Guess I'll have to get good at welding before I start this one.
It's a shipping container turned into a couple storage spaces (sliding doors added to the rear right) with a terraced wicking bed garden. The water chambers of the wicking beds cascade, so that you only fill one spot, but they all get full. The "stairs" are steep, more of a ship's ladder. And there'll probably be a view of downtown from the top.
Next will most likely be "before" pictures for the construction site. And maybe some "after" pictures of the front garden. But yes, progress reports are forthcoming.
I still like the title "Intended Use".
I just finished designing something for intended use: the garage apartment described in the last one. As far as these more practical problems being interesting, they are definitely more compelling, maybe not always more enjoyable. Dealing with the city is definitely not my favorite thing. But I'm learning a TON!
Speaking of learning, I finished a Permaculture Design Certificate course in May. I'm available for this kind of work if anyone's interested. I've got two design/build projects lined up already (our home/yard and my sister's yard, too). But if you only want some design work, I'm willing to work pro bono for a few jobs. So bring it.
I've got another sketchup model in the works. Yes, it's a practical thing that I used a modeling program to design. Imagine that. It's a simple one. Guess I'll have to get good at welding before I start this one.
It's a shipping container turned into a couple storage spaces (sliding doors added to the rear right) with a terraced wicking bed garden. The water chambers of the wicking beds cascade, so that you only fill one spot, but they all get full. The "stairs" are steep, more of a ship's ladder. And there'll probably be a view of downtown from the top.
