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Digital tools have opened a connection to the human imagination. The art of creating space for humans with these tools opens a wealth of fluid media experiences of the space still evolving. Images and virtual interactive content provide communication tools to involve all levels of understanding in the task of creating a unique home that can be activated over time to become a dwelling. Review and overview movie for this blog post.

Digital content that can create a moment in time in space still in the realm of unbuilt space. A whole body experience space derived from the betterment of the human condition, Human interaction in a flowing space between IN and OUT space. Creation of a village of spaces woven into the site. Elemental design foundations for dwelling.

BIM is a tool to create a three dimensional model of a home a source for digital content that communicates design. A collective effort of space creation for the unique site and family unit.

Vitual walk through can be conducted at anytime during the design development. The content is create form the design model and allows for content to be shared from schematic to finish construction documents. Stand allow files can be created and shared with the stake holders without special software a computer and internet connection, These files can also be experienced as stand alone computer without a internet connection. Digital technology can be experienced for housing clients with out limits to the audience technology capabilities. Housing design for all humans.

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Virtual file above allows the user control of interacting with the space. This is a virtual file of the genesis home great flex. Hold down of the left click on the mouse allows the user to control the view turn your head left to right and up and down. The roller on the mouse allows the user to zoom in and out of the space. The virtual file above does not activate in old browser viewer please use the following link Virtual reality file with user interactive mouse controls

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Raw production animations can be as simple as a view of a space standing from one location. Communicates the unbuilt space. Animation above is the Genesis home the Great Flex space. This content is shared even in the schematic design phase. Experience a blog post on flexing design concept.

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Animation above is the Great flex of the Genesis home. This animation set the baseline for the comparison of the maturing process of this space. Below is the animation of the same space later in the maturing process when the ISE kitchen island and side porch MOD arrive.

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Animation provides a quick over view of the space. Materials and finishes can be explored as well with multiple animation created to compare how the space transforms.

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Animations are created by setting a camera path that has cameras placed and adjusted to communicate the design levels of experience, The resulting movie can be created with each milestone in the design interaction. The ability to create a progressive multimedia content helps to involve the client moving beyond the traditional construction document content. A fluid digital media create a new level of interaction is layered with opportunity to reach a new level of design. Holistic design exploring the unique site and family unit. A journey of design is a beginning to a family life cycle of flexing and maturing genesis evolve into a legacy dwelling. A legacy dwelling equipped with layers of flex ready to serve the current family unit with vision toward the next generation. Animation above is walk through of the Legacy MOD designed to provide home based option for well aged living.

Animation provides a quick overview of the Side porch MOD arrival and layers of experience that are added to the Genesis home. Experience a blog post on plan transformation

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Above animation explores the Side porch MOD arrival as a revitalization of the open porch of the Genesis home. This MOD creates a new transitional space to the garden a all season room and extension of the Great Flex. Quick activation of the overhead door transitions the space to garden porch.

Digital images communicate the design.

Gallery above provides examples of a moment in the space derived from the human interaction potential of that space, Interaction between human family members is the catalyst for creation and detailed layers of space creation. Images are created to celebrate the elemental principles of living in a dwelling. A home that is designed and built to empower family interaction on the elemental level. A return to human interaction creating joy moments that become memories sharing a bond of love a basic human need. A refugee to return to and embark on the daily journeys. A core base of revitalization and rest.

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Above images in a sequence help to communicate design feature details. Above sequence illustrates the seasonal change of the double dutch door in the food MOD. Layers of experience.

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Images and animation are complied into a movie that helps to communicate the result of a design exploration, The movie above was created to provide an overview of a blog post and is a good example of composite movie of images, text, and animation. An experience of the designed space a vested interest of all family members in the creation of a home with the knowledge of flex and maturing potential layered into the building components, A source plan provides a glimpse into the future, The act of living in the home activates the maturing evolution into a dwelling.

Gallery above examples of composite sheets create a single source for transforming traditional architectural conventional document types with digital images and the written word to convey a design principle and details. Leveraging a visual vocabulary to revel the layers of design and the human needs source for each design detail. MODs are explored and refined to compliment other elements. Limited foot print with a potent group of layers to meet function with a holistic design contribution to flex maturing open plan concept. Multi functional directive is a design principles and strategy to concentrate on quality of craftsmanship and material selection. A high level of design worthy of the status that a dwelling is to elemental human needs. Experience layers activated by the act of living. Digital content communicates on a interaction level more in keeping with how humans actually experience of the space.

Simulations are conducted to study the interaction between the proposed design and the site Light movement and quality are tested to balance the envelopes actual form as well as systems required to create actual skin, A interactive skin layered with flex and future enhancements units to arrive to revitalize the home along the journey a family life cycle, Season change extremes are simulated to reach the balance of site views and the quality of light. The micro climate of the site is also factored into consideration as existing vegetation and topography can have a impact on the study of design. An example is the existing tress on site could provide the shade required during the extremes of summer. An understanding of this impact could result is an overhang distance helps leverage passive solar for the winter months, A topographic feature such as a hill could be a buffer to reduce prevailing wind patterns impact on the nature ventilation system design. File below indicates the light movement through out one day. Information can be used about the actual locations and the day of the year to complete several studies to confirm light control stratifies are balanced and working for the extreme condition of each season.

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Simulation below provides an overview of the construction sequence to enclose the Genesis home exterior envelope. Communication of the holistic design process. Experience a blog post on Modular construction strategies.

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Movie below is the arrival of the Retreat Bay ISE and escape pod space off the retreat flex. This space adds a space for the a more intimate retreat space surrounded by garden. A story time before a child’s nap. Layers of experience added to revitalize the Retreat flex.

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Movie above is an example of before and after comparison of a ISE layers of experience a home revitalization. A bay window or seat is a fundamental building component, Digital design refines the fundamental layers advances them toward creating a whole body experience space. A late winter early spring day can transform a window seat. A window seat paced to take advantage of a site view of a garden that has begun the transformation from winter to spring as the tender shoots of plants appear providing a memory of the work you completed in the garden the year before. A refocus to the back drop of a view of the forest beyond shows signs of the buds that will soon bloom with the color of spring. A rising winter sun brings warmth as it touches your face. A cracked opening of the window provides a cool breeze of fresh air with the smell of early spring awakening. A glimpse of the Green house and Barn MODs brings back memories and activates the mind for future plans to seek the passion of making and create the village of spaces. Simple adjustments can be imagined to better this space for more whole body experiences. A return to elements of living creation of a village of spaces for your family. Needs of the family dynamic a betterment to the human condition, Experience a blog post on Inter-generational living.

Whole body experience spaces are fine tuned by digital design exploration A source plan created early in the design process is the exploration of site potential and the interaction between IN and OUT spaces. Source plan informs the placement of the MODs to create the core of genesis home. Gardens and OUT MODs are developed and designed informed by the site and the individual family members needs. A elemental level of the human needs and interaction with the IN space and OUT space present a future are imagined. Digital content communicates the potential of a imagined space in the context of the raw site and the village of spaces in the future.

OUT MODs arrive and are created with the same modular construction strategies and systems. Digital content provides a glimpse into the events that are possible as the village of the spaces matures. A dwelling that extends well beyond the family unit to included friends and community. These units arrive at a time in the family life cycle when carrier becomes secondary to the passions of life. Digital content communicates these potential and inform the design of these MODs to further the village of spaces as an event source for the betterment of the human community condition.

Family life cycle are outlined in the images above as the MODs arrive and provide for option of pursuing life’s passions. A life cycle as outlined for a young couple beginning the journey or an aged couple seeking to simply life and begin a Legacy dwelling for the next generation. Village of spaces that support art and making. Working with hands is a basic human need. DIY design is well suited to leverage digital media content, DIY is main source of the maturing and flexing of a home to meet the family dynamic family needs. Each phase in the evolution along the journey from Genesis home to Legacy dwelling have DIY opportunity for sweat equity contribution. DIY has a double benefit in the family working together to create a unique village of spaces. Source plan provides a map for the layers of experience. The act of working together to create the legacy wealth dwelling that transitions to service the next generation in the family life cycle. Memories are created int he creation and the events that are shared in these spaces. Each contribution is a living legacy that compliments and continues the evolution and revitalization of the dwelling. A source plan coupled with detailed DIY design and prototype examples empowers each family member to become a contributing member of the village of spaces. This content is a multimedia experience to guide and inspire it also provides a cross fit work out with benefits,

Links below : Layers of OUT MODs learn more about the village of spaces.

Side porch MOD

Legacy MOD

Barn MOD

Veranda MOD

Gazebo MOD

Green House MOD

Source plan provides guidance a map for DIY garden implementation and planting that will mature and enhance the home as the village of spaces evolve. Trees are planted early in the core plan that will provide the required shade for the courtyard space outside the Legacy MOD. Vision direction for each project for the complete Legacy dwelling. Deck squares modular design system winter work build components for a new out space foundation to arrive in the spring.

Gallery above flexing and maturing celebration .Flexing of the IN spaces for change of season and family dynamic needs are enhanced with ISE Interactive Skin Enhancements are manufactured units that arrive and revitalize the journey of dwelling creation. The ISE units are designed to be plug and play as the homes skin has been designed to accept the units at a later date. A moment when time and budget come into balance. Digital content provides a before and after view of the new potential experience layers that arrive with each unit. A before and after explore how the home continues to be revitalized through out the journey. Modular construction techniques are at the center of fundamental design process. These units provide new layers of opportunity for flex spaces to advance and meet the challenges of a fluid family dynamic as needs are in a constant state of flux.

MODs are designed to a new level as the layers of flex informed by the source plan exploration. Family Dynamic Needs FDN are a guiding source for design and interactive communication of all the modular based systems in concert of whole body experience space. MODs continue to arrive and interact with the Genesis or core plan. MODs designed to meet the human needs as they change through out the family life cycle. Digital content provides the vision and level of reassurance the future needs of family have been explored and are the future, Digital content provides the time laps view of the dwelling creation. Experience a blog post about MODs

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