Village of Spaces

March 9, 2020

The movie above provides and overview of the village of spaces created from the arrival and interaction of the MODS. Core or genesis plan indicated in cyan in the source plan image below evolves into a legacy wealth home over the life cycle of the family.

Source plan is created for each site to explore the potential and guide. This map is used during the journey of the genesis home maturing and flexing to become a legacy dwelling. The result is a village of spaces layered with whole body human experience. Our BIM design process creates digital content which is an experience of the design learn more about the process in a blog post on the process

Evolution portal and sources for plan transformation

Image above is the portal to the multiple means for the maturing and flexing of the elements in space an evolution. A process activated by the family life cycle. A transformation based on family dynamic needs.

Flexing is an important design concept that revitalizes the home during the home evolution process learn more in our blog post.

The seed or genesis home is illustrated in and image walk around above. Maturing of this first step in the journey. Flexing within the open plan concept is a empowering tool to create malfunction spaces. MODs arrive and add layers of experience. ISE interactive skin enhancements modular units arrive to provide a revitalized home. DIY designs with step by step illustration to complete the OUT space enhancements guided by the source plan. OUT MODs arrive to continue the maturing journey. Learn more about the modular construction process in a blog post in the series.

Family life cycle evolution from home to dwelling.

The illustration above explores the family life cycle for a young couple and a genesis home evolution. An aged couple life cycle is also considered as a path to simplify life and prepare for well aged living. Life after career is about seeking a passion and making real change for the community. Transformation from genesis home to the celebration of the legacy dwelling an evolution of the family life cycle. Betterment of the human condition through a life of committed making. Learn more about plan transformation in a blog post.

Legacy MOD

MODs arrive as guided by the source plan when need and budget come into balance. Legacy MOD is central to the Inter-generational living component of the return to elements of living. A two unit MOD Legacy arrives with layers of well aged living layers. A self contained living MOD layered with flex for well aged home based family care options. Learn More about the inter-generational home and the legacy MOD contribution. View a movie of inter-generational home

Source plan above indicates location of the Legacy MOD. A combination of two units creating a stand alone couples retreat. Well aged living layers extended to a inter generational home. Home based well aged living view a movie.

Image above left is the core plan entry elevation perspective view and core plan to the upper right. Lower left is the core plan with the legacy MOD engaged. Arrival of the MOD provide a wealth of well aged living home based options.

Image below is the side porch elevation of the core plan in the upper left image. The core plan is in the upper right position. The image in the lower left is of the side porch elevation of the core plan with the Legacy MOD soon after arrival. A courtyard space begins to define with the Legacy MOD as the OUT spaces mature as the home evolves. Experience the inter-generational living blog post.

Garden room for simplified life Legacy is layered with potential for the whole body life experiences. Coupled to the core house for the celebration of inter-generational family living. A MOD for generations to recycle and continue a Legacy for the extended family. A MOD detail sheet is illustrated below indicates the FDN or family dynamic needs layered into this MOD’s arrival.

Legacy MOD arrives minimal impact to the genesis home ability to provide the family needs. Animation walk thru below starts in the core plans front entry porch space and continues through the legacy spaces to the kitchen. A self contained living unit provides for Independence crucial in the early stages of a well aged living home option.

Image below is of the legacy MOD just after arrival. Front porch art gallery provides a connection back to the core plan front entry porch location. Separate entrance promotes independence with the support of a family connection. A summer home for the parents returning from the winter home in warmer climate.

Legacy MOD entry facade soon after arrival.

The image below is of the shared entry area between the core home and the legacy MOD. Front sitting porch doubles as a art gallery as well as the connector to the core home and family. Gardens benefit from the wealth of knowledge and well aged benefit from continuing to be a contributor to the extended family. Memories made creating gardens together with grand children experiencing a life of making and benefiting from living in the beauty of a dwelling in the garden.

Legacy MOD and Core plan connection area.

Image collection below provides views of legacy MOD kitchen and living. Top left is the southern facade with the early creation of and OUT space courtyard. Well aged living with a legacy wealth dwelling.

Legacy kitchen flexes to become a full accessible kitchen. Simplified independence is the design directive with each layer in this MOD. Providing support for self reliance and independent living.

Image above is the kitchen before the flex to full accessible. Seated cook is the directive here to allow for maintaining a contributor role for active well aged simplified life. Provides a summer home for warm climate winter living arrangement. The family welcomes the active life style of the extended family when the parents return for the summer. View a movie of the legacy MOD kitchen flex to accessible

Side Porch MOD

Side porch MOD arrives to provide extension of the great flex. Layers of a flex porch and a passive solar collector. Source plans indicates the MOD location in the village of spaces in process. View a movie of side porch MOD presence in the village of spaces.

Side porch of the core plan matures with the arrival of the Side porch MOD. Installed under the core plan roof system this MOD has the ability to extend the great flex space at this stage in the family life cycle when added space is a need as the family matures. Side porch MOD provides for layers of garden creation support as it provides a green house growing space as well as winter storage of container plants that can not survive the winter climate. MODs arrive and transform the plan based on a guide of the source plan learn more in a blog post.

Side porch MOD advancing to an all season porch. Glass overhead door opens to create an open air porch. The closed glass door provides a flex porch space ready to become a art studio or a music room. Detail page below explores the FDN and OUT space layers brought to life by this MOD’s arrival a revitalization of the core plan. In the MOD detail page below ISE unit options are also indicated below for more layers to enhance the home family home interaction with OUT spaces..

The animation walk through below provides and over view of the extension of the great flex. The new all season side porch adds layers of experience while maintaining the great flex connection to the garden and the site. Side porch is a flex MOD ready to celebrate children family years in the cycle. Acting as a threshold between IN and OUT spaces.

Home event spaces options are multiplied by this MOD’s arrival . The storefront system of the outer wall of the great flex space is salvaged and used to revitalize the retreat porch as screened in porch. Domino effect of a MOD arrival triggers potential for the home to mature as the village of spaces begins to blend and the human experience becomes more fluid.

Core side porch transforms with arrival of the side porch MOD.

Image above provides a side by side comparison of the core side porch top corner left and the side porch MOD bottom left. The two interior images provide the potential flex of this new space. An art studio or a music room the making passion options are celebrated.

Image below is a moment in the side porch MOD of Yogi class hoisting. Extending the family to friends and you community. Uncommon interaction is directive for the community events.

Music events with side porch as stage another potential expansion of a passion to be pursued in a well aged lifestyle. Self care is a focus of an elemental life style. A elemental whole body experience moment in the village of spaces.

Veranda MOD

OUT MODs define the village and provide layers of whole body experience events. Veranda adds layers that interact with the core plan evolution extending the IN space as well as the OUT space. Blurring the lines between these space to create flow a connection to nature. Healing powers of nature’s beauty is an elemental human need.

Veranda MOD is an anchor space for the OUT space. It is an island of space in an active zone. Acting as a bridge of shade and shelter from rain on a warm spring day. Spring shower is great time to listen to rhythm of the rain on the roof with the smell of a flower fragrance breeze flowing over the body. A whole body experience.

The sliding shade panels controls the sun light to create a shade spot for reading or journal posting. OUT space provides a connection to nature and that fragrant charged spring breeze. Veranda serves as a view post for the play yard and garden beyond. Trees panted early based on the source plan now provide shade options to support the new OUT living room. Planting early based on the source plan provides benefits later in the family life cycle. Well aged living in the shade of trees planted by the family. “I remember when Dad and I planted those trees.” Vision of the source plan extends on to the next gerneration.

Veranda is gateway to garden and wild flower valley beyond.

Below is a composite movie of the Veranda MOD layers of experience. Whole body experience potential is high in this MOD interaction with the nature and DIY built gardens is a result of a passion for making. Event central a source for sharing a lifetime of making by the family with the community and friends.

The Interaction between other MODs activate the village of spaces. The image below depicts the possible interaction with the Courtyard MOD outside the Legacy MOD kitchen and living area. The gas fireplace provides a quick evening hearth experience space for the complete inter-generational family unit.

Courtyard MOD

Courtyard MOD located adjacent to the Legacy MOD and Side Porch MOD is a rich OUT space area. Dining and outdoor cooking are options for a clear night of star gazing. Courtyard MOD is an extension of the Legacy MOD IN space. OUT dining and hearth shaded by a shade sail extends the space use even in the mid day sun of the summer months.

OUT cooking and dining are layers of the Courtyard MOD. After dinner hearth event includes a music session from a grand child. View of the play yard beyond as the lighting bug hunt tradition is passed on to the next generation.

Evening dining and hearth event under the star filled sky.

Side porch MOD overhead door open and the great flex is extend to OUT space. Blurring the lines between spaces with opportunity for the gathering of family while maintaining personal space zones. Fluid space interaction in a garden room.

Legacy MOD extended OUT space Courtyard MOD.

Barn MOD

Passion beyond career and interaction of a family making together. Generational creation of a legacy dwelling a source of wealth. A wealth of memories in the creation process that is shared with future generation of the family. A barn raising event activates a community engagement to the arrival of space offered for a community cause. MOD arrives with units ready to create a structure in short time frame community contributes to legacy dwelling.

After career passion for making are pursued in this barn MOD. Community events for the betterment of the human condition can serve as yet another lasting legacy. Barn dance for charity or horse therapy nonprofit the potential of the village of spaces to become a source of human kindness. Extended family working together to establish a living entity to make a difference for the community. Elemental well aged living. building a perpetual giving community.

Gazebo MOD

Shade art creator Gazebo MOD arrives as an outdoor retreat with a view of the gardens and groves. Resting spot for a quick lunch break during the harvest of the family vegetable garden a canning event and surplus give away to the local senior citizen center. Review a movie of the Gazebo MOD retreat in the village of spaces.

Retreat side of the dwelling welcomes the Gazebo MOD. Retreat flex and porch are extended with this new MOD. A structure for all climbing plants to create a OUT retreat of reflection and rest. Vine plants are planted early in the evolution of the village of spaces locations informed by the source plan. These vines have matured over time and the combination of grapes and blooming vines flourish as the Gazebo MOD structure provides the support for more mature growth. Vegetation offers the art of shadow and shade from the hot summer sun. Well aged passion of that novel is born in the retreat spot inspired by the wine from the grape harvest.

Event retreat space a birdwatchers haven.

Moon light shadow event in the Gazebo MOD. Experience the bat aerial ballet at our next full moon meeting of the nocturnal wildlife.

Transportation MOD

MOD of many layers Transport arrives as a welcome port for the dwelling. Protective cover for vehicles is a welcomed to reduce weather impact on the transition form home to car and then on to the world safari for the day.

Departure and return world safaris await.

Below is a comparison of the before and after of the Transportation MOD arrival. Legacy MOD in the upper right image. Transportation MOD arrives to provide many layers of active benefit. The roof system acts as a base for the installation of the photo voltaic solar panels that are connected directly into the power source for the home. The power not used is sold back to the utility company. Sustainable contribution are a fundamental criteria for each MOD design and construction.

A hibernator garden is an options with this transport MOD and provides raised garden area installed in front of the the Legacy MOD art gallery porch. Layers of life giving insects are on display in this garden a great visual and fragrance source for some porch sitting a core part of well aged living. A time to rest and plan for a day of garden creations activities. A rain water harvest system is provides water source of a water feature garden.

Transport MOD layers of a shaded or rain protected OUT work space. OUT play area at certain parts of the day and season is yet another layer for grandchildren. Music event stage on hot summer day is an experience well suited for this MOD.

Green House MOD

Growing central Greenhouse MOD arrival provides a source for all things growing. Positioned at the entrance to the food production gardens and groves. Seed sourced plants are an advantage in the variety and heirloom vegetables. Local food source and family created food to share with the community. A growing passion. A gift of food to the betterment of community. Fresh canned tomatoes create a welcome meal for the winter months. View a movie of the greenhouse MOD

Green house advances the garden experience. Local food and flower source research for a sustainable living. Growing and harvesting is elemental living to pass along to the next generation.

Greenhouse MOD is the source for container plants that can revitalizes a space IN and OUT. If an area is in transition from the bloom of a planting area containers plants bring the color and help transition for the next plant blooming. Heirloom variety vegetables started from seed can be seasoned in the canvas covered areas around the greenhouse. Once conditioned to the sun they are ready for transplant to produce a harvest to share. Cold frames attached to raised beds provides another source of seed source production.

Potting porch attached to the greenhouse provides a potting bench production area. Containers plants are composed to fit into that tough growing spot in the Courtyard MOD near the legacy kitchen. Cut flower arrangements bring the garden experience into the IN spaces. A flow of growing beauty brings joy.

Fire Pit MOD

Camp fire a backyard vacation. Gathering under the stars for celebration of the oral history stories and exchange of family history and journeys of the past. Planning of generational interaction to create new memories. Hearth is a human gathering need a retreat to transition from a day of making to a night of rest.

The village expands and layers unfold in human experiences

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Well aged family members venture out for and evening hike. Young couple enjoy a dance on the barefoot lawn. Drinks on the screen retreat porch. Personal space zones of joy and experience layers are made possible by the Village of Spaces.

Wisdom exchange as the interaction of an Inter-generation home a dwelling the family base camp. Stress reduction component of human interaction with family and friends can be impacted by home design. Sharing of joys of the day or the year confirm and reduce loneliness.

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BIM Building Information Model

December 18, 2019

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

ADA Flexing comparison

Genesis home kitchen and phased 2 before and after

Before and after of Side porch MOD

Moments in Legacy MOD

Legacy MOD image overview

Core great flex flexing

Inter-generational moment in genesis kitchen

Great flex event fleixing

Food event flex Genesis kitchen

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.

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.

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.

Source Plan

Plan Transformation Portal

MOD arrival plan

OUT MODs

Core Plan Exterior

Genesis home detailed plan

Phase 2 MOD arrive

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.

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.

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.

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.

Source Plan informs

Core Plan MODs seed

OUT MODs making passion

Village of spaces community events

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.

Young Couple Family Life Cycle

Aged Couple life simplification family life cycle

Legacy MOD art porch and garden

Transport MOD arrives with pollinator and water feature garden

Courtyard MOD arrives as Legacy MOD OUT space

Courtyard MOD out space with view of play yard

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.

DIY options for Genesis home

Phase 2 DIY opportunities

DIY Deck squares modular system

Step by step DIY guidance

Prototype of design squares confirmation of design

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.

Side porch MOD art and music studio

Legacy MOD well aged home care

MODs mature Genesis Home

Each phase of transformation studied

Inter-generational living celebrated

Contributor to family care

Home office flex for family life

Flexing for family events

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.

Core Kitchen and quick stop

Food MOD layers

Island ISE transforms Great Flex

Quick stop kitchen

Food creation zone

Great flex activated

KItchen gathering as event

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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Modular construction strategies for elemental living

December 10, 2019

Modular construction and sequence

Genesis home begins the journey the core plan construction process is subject of this blog post. Strategies and building components have a roll in support of the design philosophy for the creation of a modern dwelling. The process from core plan structure or Genesis home to the village of spaces a legacy wealth dwelling is explored. Building components and systems have a direct impact on the quality of space and the evolution over the family life cycle. Strategies and systems come together in a holistic approach for home sustainable processes. Gathering momentum with each advantage toward a composite set of layers that compliment progressing toward a flexing maturing home to service multiple generations. Advantages will be considered in this blog post in a hope that we can create a dialogue on advancing the traditional construction process.

The images below provide a quick over view of the goal of enclosing the exterior envelope quickly. Each system has a modular of pre-manufactured directive. Off site work in a controlled environment is one benefit to this type of system. The MODs provide the flexibility to place them in varied configurations to take full advantage of the unique site. Each system will be explored in detail later in this blog post.

Building components and structural systems are selected based on a set of multi faceted criteria. Criteria are derived from the design philosophy of flexing and maturing transformation of the dwelling. An evolution genesis home to legacy dwelling reacting to the family life cycle. An over view movie of this blog post is posted for review.

The foundation system is a pre-manufactured wall panel system. This reduces the on site work and potential weather delays that are present in site built construction process. The crawl space and storm shelter portion of this foundation design will be conditioned space. This foundation systems has integrated insulation in the wall panels. Learn more about this system later in the post. Small crane is used to place these panels and the foundation for these panels is a compacted crushed stone system eliminating on site concrete pours. Quality control with in the factor environment has advantages over the site built concrete or concrete masonry system traditionally used for this important component of the home.

Engineered wood beams are a sustainable product. The manufacturing process for these beams provides a high yield for the raw wood product source. Engineered lumber provides a high strength quality product resulting in less required section and member count for the beams. Learn more about engineered lumber later in this post. Engineered beams supported by the paneled wall system foundation provide a foundation for the 4 core MOD units to be lifted into place.

Core MODs arrive and are connected by flex and transition spaces.

MODs arrive with interior and exterior finishes complete and ready for living. Offsite work is a fundamental principle in creating the genesis home. A balance of home for the budget constraints of a young couple embarking on the journey to create a home. Modular construction has many benefits that will be considered in detail later in this post. Learn more about MODs in blog post

Core MODs provide fundamental function with layers of flex and transformation for a maturing plan. MODs based on fundamental needs are designed to a high level with the ability to flex to meet family dynamic needs. These MODs are placed based on leveraging the site for the maximum effect of the whole body experience spaces. Read the blog post about MODs

Pre-manufactured floor units are installed

Floor system pre-manufactured panels are placed to complete the first floor structure. These panels provide the base for the flex and transition spaces between and around the core MODs. Learn more about the flex design concept

Tiber framed and structural building components are installed

Timber framed and modular structural supports are installed to support the roof system. Roof system also creates porch type OUT spaces. Theses spaces transform as the core house matures. These components will be explored in detail later in this blog post.

SIP paneled roof structure is installed.

SIP or structural insulated panels are installed to create the roof enclosure. These panels are constructed of rigid insulation with adhered sheathing create the roof substrate and ceiling of the space below. this system allows for the attic space volume to be Incorporated into the living space. This system provides many layers of advantage over conventional construction strategies which will be explored later in the blog post. This roof system allows for a quick enclosure of the roof portion for the the building envelope.

The SIP roof system encloses quick with 4 foot wide and as along as 24 foot panels. A quick weather dry in of the homes interior is a fundamental benefit of this roof system. This systems also provides a structure options for natural light control shade options.

SIP wall panels precut units provide the dormer enclosure.

Pre-manufactured SIP panel dormers complete the roof system and provide a source for natural light and ventilation . Wall systems of

Wall systems enclose the remainder of the envelope. SIP panels are used to close in the gable ends. Glass wall systems complete the lower enclosure of the flex spaces. The slide show below provides a overview the envelope construction sequence. This… — Wall systems enclose the remainder of the envelope. SIP panels are used to close in the gable ends. Glass wall systems complete the lower enclosure of the flex spaces. The slide show below provides a overview the envelope construction sequence. This process could be complete with in a months time and advantage over conventional construction.

Construction sequence

Modular foundation system

Engineered lumber beams

Core MODs placed

Modular floor panels installed

Timber frame and modular roof beam systems

SIP panel roof system installed

SIP panel roof complete

SIP panel roof and wall dormers units

Glass and SIP panel wall systems enclose

Modular construction strategies are employed to accomplish many advantages over the typical construction methods. A quick water resistance envelope enclosure and the reduction of the work completed on site is a fundamental difference. Work on site can have potential safety concerns as well so work completed off site in a more controlled environment is directive of this construction process. Pre-manufactured panelized system have many benefits over traditional stick built process.

Foundation system can be installed in one day.

Foundation system in traditional construction have challenges such as extensive on site labor subject to weather and quality control challenges Access for the placement of onsite poured in place foundation systems and modular masonry system can slow the momentum in the early stages of the construction process.

The advanced panelized system that are now available are not dependent on poured in place concrete. Limited joints in the wall system reduce the water infiltration issues of traditional site built foundation systems. Factory manufactured and assembled panels arrive on site and are placed on compacted crushed stone strip footing design. The panels are light weight when compared to traditional foundation products. This results in less carbon foot print for transportation. The foundation can be assembled in a day read for the next phases of construction .

BC 1 in the image indicates the utilities entry area of the foundation. This area is located below the HUB mod and accessed through an access panel door in the flex part of the Hub MOD. This space can also provide layers of storm shelter as well as root cellar cold storage. Flex layers are present in each system and building component.

Hub MOD is the area of the mechanical systems for the home this full basement under this MOD allows for all the mechanical systems to enter into the home below grade. The home utilities water, sewer, electric, and gas utilities enter and are controlled in the full height basement area.

The first floor area of the Hub MOD mechanical space which is accessed from a corridor door near the public entry. This location helps limit the access of service technicians in the home. This also provides home owner access to mechanical system control on the first floor. Ease of access creates an opportunity for the home owner to perform routine maintenance.

BC 2 in the image is the crawl space area of the foundation. This will be an insulated conditioned space that will act as a conduit space for all mechanical systems. This space will provide the mechanical flex space for the system changes that will be required as the space above flexes and transforms from genesis home to legacy wealth home.

BC 3 in the image will be the crawl space access point which will provide a secure entry with less exposure to wild life entry. Limited access of this space for changes to the systems only provides a space adjacent to the first floor system that is not subject to extreme temperatures of the site’s weather conditions. Conventional construction crawlspaces are exposed to the temperature conditions of the site weather and humidity. This conditioned closed crawl space reduce the potential for air quality concerns in a space surrounding the human occupied spaces of the home.

BC 4 in the image are foundation for the roof supports for core plan OUT porch spaces. The roof system is built to accommodate porch type spaces that transform into more advanced spaces as the home evolves. These exterior spaces provide light control for the interior as well as OUT living spaces for whole body experience spaces.

BC 5 in the image is the foundation for a fireplace. A hearth is a source for gathering an element of creating layers of experiences. A whole body experience reaching an elemental human need for a relationship with the element of fire.

Crawl space portion of the foundation systems acts as a conduit for access to all utility changes as new installation to maintain the evolution process of a flexing and maturing dwelling. This conditioned space creates the ability to installed a radiant floor heat system. Radiant heat is more compatible for the human occupants and reduced the amount of air movement in the house. Reduction in a forced air heating system minimizes exposure to air borne particulates within the home environment during the heat cycle when fresh air is not possible from the natural ventilation system. Fresh air is introduced into the home to maintain a balance in the air quality. Monitors test the air to activate a low velocity forced air system that pulls fresh air in through a heat exchanger unit limiting loss of heat energy. The exhaust warms a heat changer wheel which is then absorbed up by the cooler fresh air coming into the interior environment. This new fresh air is also filter to remove outdoor air contaminants. the fresh air is then distributed by the natural fresh air circulation system that is a direct result of hoe the building components define the interior space. We will be posted a blog post soon about the mechanical systems and sustainable energy strategies in the near future.

Superior Walls This link provides a source for this modular foundation system highlighted.

In preparation for the arrival of the core MODs the beams that support the MODS and the remaining floor panels that create the flex spaces are installed. These are designed to limit the number of units and the onsite labor required for the installation. Beams are constructed of engineered lumber. This process provides the best use for the wood raw source. Fibers are extracted from the wood source limiting the imperfection of the raw wood and are then realigned and processed into a structural member of consistent qualities with more weight bearing capacity than solid natural wood. The wood source is fast growth lumber which can be grow and harvested in more sustainable manor than harvest of our old growth forest. This growth process provides a efficient process for capture of CO2 while producing new oxygen into the atmosphere.

The image below indicates the four MODs which make up the core plan or Genesis home. MODs are as complete as possible ready for connection to site constructed utilities and mechanical systems. the MODs contribute to reducing site based work and enclosure of the exterior envelope of the home. The goal is to reach a controlled interior environment as soon as possible to shorten the time line between work start on site and an occupied home. Construction funding is expensive and the quick transfer from construction loan to mortgage reducing interest paid to out which can be utilized on better quality finishes and materials. Learn more about MODs and the impact they have on the evolution process

MODs arrive as the corner stones of the core plan.

MODs have the same floor system and the walls of the MODs are constructed of extruded steel studs. The light weigh of these structural members contribute to less carbon foot print for transport. The reduced weight factor is also a plus for the crane placement of the MODs on site.

Extruded recycled steel floor joist create modular floor panels

Floor system panels are composed of engineered lumber substrates with extruded steel joist. Steel joist offer a recycled materials source and light weight and higher bearing capacity per pound structure. Modular panels are able to leverage the panel sizes based on the substrate lengths of as long as 24 feet. Creation of these panels in a temperature controlled provides a quality control process resulting in less long term squeak free floor system. The on site labor reduction is another layer of contribution toward cost efficiency and material waste reduction Learn more about flexing design concept.

Modular structural members are the bones of the building envelope

Structural support systems are installed in preparation for the envelope enclosure to arrive. The structural components have layers of contribution toward the craftsmanship of a elemental living dwelling. The units can be constructed of reclaimed wood. A layer of unique character and quality for each genesis home. These components are layered with a hand made quality and a recognition of the traditional skills of age old structures. It is a connection to the elemental nature of a true material finely crafted into a work of art. Multi-layers of a working component of the structural systems ability to create space empowered to flex and mature. A composition of traditional and modern materials and methods. A living legacy of traditional making a collection of spaces to call home.

Pre-manufactured modular structural components make possible the volume space of the Great Flex

Modular structural components are leveraged to create a great flex space that is layered with flex to mature and become the fluid space driven by the family needs dynamic. Flex spaces have the potential vision from the exploration of the source plan. The future maturing is outlined and the flexing layers are activated as the family unit needs are changing. Flex spaces are the true open plan spaces ready to challenge not limit a family as they travel along a journey. The image above indicates the location of a moment frame and shear wall components expressing layers of flex for this space to be of service from the Genesis home to the Legacy dwelling.

SIP Structural Insulated Panels. A modular system that creates wall and roof components for exterior envelope enclosure. The panels have advantages that are based on traditional carpentry trade skills offer a easy transition of a well established workforce.

The panel is composed of two paneled based substrates with a core of rigid insulation. The weight of each panel is less when compared to traditional stick fame systems. This weight reduction translates into lower transport cost and less labor for installation. The core of the panel provides a high value of heat control resistance that is not compromised by the mechanical systems. Interior environment qualities are a direct result of the configuration and materials used to create this human needs living environment.

SIP panel system provides a package modular strategies with panel components custom cut for the roof system. Panels clear span from top of wall of structural beam or truss component. Roof panels have a built in ventilation system in the skin membrane of the exterior substrate read for the roof system to be installed. The interior panel substrates is the enclosure of the climate controlled space. The attic of a traditional stick frame home is now incorporated into the interior space. Elimination of the uncontrolled temperature space of an attic is transformed into into living space. This space is activated into service of family with a variety of layers from storage to source of natural light and ventilation. The potential for whole body experiences are enhanced with this space envelope connection with the site. A view of sky and natural light introduced with a consideration for reduced glare and high quality of light within the space.

The sip panel roof provides layers of introducing natural light and ventilation into the interior environment. Dormers and clerestory are the functional forms created by the use of the panel based system. The SIP panels can be pre-cut in the factory environment to easy the installation of these units that provide layers of experience qualities to the space. Creation of a vertical surface for window unit incorporation enable the natural ventilation of the space below. These window and ventilation units provide a controlled exhaust component for the natural ventilation of the chimney effect cycle of air movement within the space. They also provide a high natural light source to bring natural light deep in the space. These roof forms work in conjunction with high windows placed throughout the interior walls that allow for light and air to transfer through the space. Simple activation of an open window can allow for the interaction with a cross breeze on a warm spring or late winter day. Flushing of stale air in the home during good weather days is a whole body experience layer created by the building components working in conjunction with the a prevailing wind understanding of the local climate. This is a passive solar principle of design to open the house to cool evenings and capturing solar heat gain during the winter months. This system helps to connect the IN and OUT spaces and providing the sense of smell for that next whole body experience.

Introduction of natural light is a art. A careful understanding of the unique light environment of each site is the foundation to weaving light into a IN space. Forms of the homes envelope provide the layers of potential for natural light within the home. Orientation and existing site vegetation are consider to provide a fundamental base for capture the best qualities of the natural light. The types of light induction materials and system are the next consideration for the light composition.

Season changes in the type of light are consider to prevent glare and over heating caused by low solar sun in the summer months. The overhangs of the roof system are a great sources for shading glass wall assemblies and window units.Summer months require wide overhangs to allow view while controlling glare and high solar angle sun of the summer. These same overhangs need to be reduce to allow the low angled winter sun penetrate into the In space to provide solar heat gain and sun light to touch the human body on a cold winter day. The living shade is a structure of the overhang that allows for vines to grow on this trellis like overhang. The vines grow and provide leaves during the summer to extend out the shade effect of the overhang then drop their leaves to allow the winter sun to penetrate the interior of the home.

Light study

The movie above is a time laps of the light movement for the day seeking a balanced light source while maintain the view of the garden space beyond.

Porch overhangs for OUT spaces help to shade glass wall assembly of the great flex space.. Views of the garden and rising sun on this south east side of the house and the need to connect the great flex space with the OUT spaces The retreat porch roof is light control for the food MOD kitchen area. High light from the dormer over the retreat porch combines with the high light form the clerestory over the great flex. A balance of mixing light from different sources contributes to an illuminated space a presence a moment in space is possible.

The south east exterior walls of the great flex are storefront glass wall assembly. This is a common system in commercial spaces. This application of this system has layers of flex well suited for a Genesis evolving towards a Legacy dwelling. It is a modular system easily customized with glass and metal panels to provide and artful composition of light and views. Care must be taken to provide light control strategies to limit glare and and over heating. While application of applied shades and blinds can in some times of the year are required for light control and privacy a combination of site designs and building envelope can provide the freedom to experience the light in the space. Unfortunately these devices have a tendency to be activated in the closed position and are not operated to take advantage of the every changing light show and wonders of nature beyond. The glass panels in these systems have many layers of application that filter and change the light while maintaining the visual connection between IN and OUT. Blur the threshold and flow of the garden becomes one with IN space.

This system is a flexing system that flexes as the family needs change during the family life cycle. An example when the side porch MOD arrives the store front systems is removed and moved to enclose the Retreat porch to create an all season space. These layers provide more experience options for dining adjacent to the food MOD and relaxing from the Retreat flex the maturing of the home.

Kalwall is a product that creates this type of wall with many layers of light control with welcomed insulation qualities. Translucent walls are another level of light control. Clerestory of the great flex space is where we have placed this product. The panels have the translucent at the bottom of the panels and clear at the top. The clear glass at the top allows for the direct sunlight to enter the space controlled by the shade of an overhang while providing a glimpse of the sky and the light shadow changes as the clouds create a light show. Lower portion of the panels is the translucent creating a glow of light coming from a high source. The result is a mixture of light sources activating the space a slow motion light and shadow offerings.

The composite panel walls constructed of SIP panels with exterior finish and windows installed are the other manufactured component to complete the exterior wall of the flex spaces. A crane on site helps to set the MODs the the floor panels and the composite walls. The structural elements are placed and the SIP panel roof system is installed before the crane leaves the site. Enclosure of a weather tight envelope is a key to reduction of the on site work which is impacted by weather and worker safety concerns. Manufactured off site components provide many layers of benefit including the construction time frame for the completion of the Genesis home to be occupied as soon as possible to begin a journey of maturing and flexing to meet the needs of the family unit throughout the family life cycle.

MODs are available to arrive later a key part of the maturing process as budget and need come into balance. A source plan is created for each unique site which provide inspiration for the evolution from Genesis home to Legacy dwelling. Family life cycle needs are addressed by MOD design ready to plug and play. Learn more about the plan transformation maturing concept

Example of potential family life cycle for a young couple.

Each phase of the evolution is illustrated in plan and the potential of the interior and exterior options are explored.Image below is an example of the core plan or Genesis home as the kernel or seed for the growth along side the fluid family needs.

Core plan or Genesis home matures at each stage of the family life cycle.

Genesis or core plan exterior options explored.

The image below is a potential phase 2 of the plan maturing process. Side porch MOD and some options for ISE units are considered revitalize the plan as the budget allows. New layers of experience.

MODs and ISE are added as the Genesis home becomes a village of spaces.

OUT MODs are in design development ready to complete the village.

Animation and virtual walk through provide an experience of the design philosophy our new blog series is a multimedia experience to activate the imagination of housing derived from the betterment of the human condition. The movie below highlights the content a preview movie of the blog post series content and ideas.

Blog series of home design a multi-media experience

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

Inter-generational and well aged living

October 11, 2019

Legacy MOD arrives to add inter-generational layers of experience

Inter-generational living exploration as a modern home based options for well aged living is the core directive of this blog post.

Review and overview movie of this blog post.

The built environment with layers of flex and maturing can have an impact on the dwelling’s ability to serve the occupant throughout the aging process. Challenges ahead as we seek more options for home care requires a new strategies and philosophy for design. Well being for the family unit is the core challenge.

Wellness is a source for consideration when design philosophy are explored and developed. Inter-generational living has a well proven history as a source for betterment of the human condition. Asian culture is a example of successful results for a well aged potential set of layers for consideration. The current US model for well aged living has needs that can be addressed with the design of the built environment. The following needs will be considered in this blog post.

Loneliness
Self sufficient
Self esteem
Sense of purpose
Contributing member of the family unit.
Independence
Passion for making.
Wisdom source
Health
Memory reservoir

Fundamental shift of the home creation is in process with exploration of how we can better the human condition with a directive to revitalize the well aged milestones for the family life cycle . The family dynamic is evolving and the strategies developed should have the ability to flex as the cycle progresses and mature as the cycle advances.

Kernel and plan transformation are explored through many layers of whole body experience based design philosophy. The kernel is genesis and the source for the growth process. It is the seed which can mature to meet the developing needs of the family dynamic. The pioneers when establishing homestead built the minimum to meet the constraints of the current human condition then as the education of living in the site informed the way a home grew and flexed to meet the changing needs of the family. The ability to create a legacy that can be passed forward and continue to serve the family unit for generations was the definition of creating a self-perpetuating source a wealth of human well being. Home and land were one in symbiotic relationship considered as a sustaining source for extended family. Inter-generational living is a element of living explored throughout this blog experience. View an overview movie for this blog post

Source Plan is created exploring the unique potential of the site and how the core plan MODs are woven into the site. Holistic site consideration as a starting point in the design of a dwelling provides a map for the journey ahead. Generation exchange in the family life cycle allows for the vision of founding generation to provide a legacy wealth a village of spaces rich with layers of family experience based elemental living. Example Source plan is illustrated in the composite sheet above. The core plan is highlighted in the cyan color in the source plan image above.

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

MODs are arranged on the site to leverage site orientation and layers of experience potential. MODs arrive as budget and family needs are balanced. Core plan highlighted in the image above is the Genesis home created by MODs and placed in a composition to leverage the site to create whole body experience spaces. MODs are designed with layers empowered by the knowledge of the source plan and the ability to interact act over time to provide the Family Dynamic needs. View a overview movie of MODs a blog post is available

Creating a legacy for future generation of a a family unit is an elemental human need. Core plan is amended at milestones during the life cycle of a family when well aged living becomes a striving basic human principle. Caring for a parent or just for the day when age/ health create a new dynamic. The Genesis home transforms, matures, and flexes to meet the family dynamic needs over a family life cycle evolving into a Legacy Wealth dwelling.

Types of plan transformation are layered in maturing option. The composite image above is the portal page which contains links to the phases of the plan. Each phase has detailed layers that are designed units ready for flexing and maturing. Building of a legacy wealth home evolves over time and involves the complete family in the making process. Creating a refuge for the family. Amish communities are a good example as the farm evolves over time with each generation’s contribution. Legacy wealth includes the memories made of family gathering and the building of the village of spaces. View the overview movie of the transformation process. A blog post has also been created about transformation process

DIY design options are explored and provided to help in the hands on creation of the village of spaces. These projects provide a source for the human need to make with the vision that each project finished is an investment in the legacy wealth home. The projects have the side effect of a cross fit work out a sweat equity with benefits. A healthy mind and body as wellness wealth building. Memories are created to be shared as the layers of experience are created with the guidance of the source plan and DIY designs tested and proven at the research sites.

View the page for our research sites at the following links:

Bear Hunt cabin life research site. Harmony Acres dwelling research site.

Young Couple Genesis home cycle a path to well aged living.

A young couple embarks on the journey of life and begins with the Genesis home or core plan with the knowledge of the source plan as the future of how the home will mature into a dwelling. A dwelling that evolves into a legacy wealth home to start the life cycle again from a more advanced stage in the transformation process. The young couple can control the evolution of the dwelling with MODs arriving as budget and needs reach a balance. Leagacy MOD arrives to care for aging parents then can be transitioned as the young couple moves into the later stages of the well aged living portion of the cycle. Legacy becomes the home within the home as the genesis couple welcome the children to live in the core portion of the home. The flex layers allow for the reset to serve as the home becomes a inter-generational dwelling. The illustration above indicates the possible needs during the family life cycle and the MODs designed to arrive and meet those needs.

Genesis home simplify life and create a Legacy wealth home

A genesis home can also be established by a older couple that have reached the stage in the cycle when simplification of home needs is welcomed. Sale of the larger family home and investment in a new path is considered for the retirement stage of the family life cycle. The genesis home provides a size complimenting the empty nesters needs. The legacy MOD provides the home based option for the later stages of well aged living. The core home can welcome the family of the children or grand children of the aged couple Genesis home creators. The illustration above indicates the possible needs during the family life cycle and the MODs designed to arrive and meet those needs for the aged couple simplification reset. A plan for home based care for the later stages of a well aged life.

Core plan

Genesis home is the base camp.

Kitchen evolves and porches arrive

Kitchen transforms layers are added.

Side porch MOD arrives

Side porch MOD extends the great flex. ISE units add layers to the Sleep and Retreat flex.

Legacy MOD arrives

Legacy MOD begins the inter-generational layers of the maturing home. Retreat porch enclosed as a screen porch.

Courtyard and Transport MOD arrive

Courtyard and Transport MOD extend and transform Legacy MOD space.

Gazebo and Veranda MODs arrive

OUT MODs evolve the OUT space with layers of event spaces.

Barn and Entry garden MODs arrive

Barn MOD is a source for pursuing that passion for a well aged life. Entry garden MOD adds layers of transition from IN to OUT space.

Green house and Pool MOD arrive

The garden therapy central is created as a passion seeking source. Pool adds water therapy layers.

Slide show above illustrates the plan as it transforms through the family life cycle. MODs arrive and evolve from the core plan (highlighted in yellow in the plan images above). A village of spaces is the result of this evolution a composition of IN and OUT spaces designed with the whole body experience philosophy. The MODs indicated in the plan are in varied state of design development process at the time of the blog post. View the sneak peak of MODs in design development. The red highlights indicates and add of a MOD or an ISE (interactive skin enhancement) adding layers of experience to the dwelling.

Blurring the threshold between IN and OUT spaces seeking out whole body experience spaces. A village of spaces is the result of a holistic design strategy. Source plan provides the map as DIY sweat equity deign opportunity allows for a life time of making with the result a legacy wealth home. Phased creation of gardens and OUT spaces further advancing the IN spaces. These projects informed by the source plan become a cross fit work out program with the benefit of creating a space to be enjoyed by the extended family for generations. A focus on the elemental living celebrated. Wellness empowered process of making and sharing with your family. Creating memories a foundation of elemental living.

Well aged living is about seeking joy in a passion for making. Traditional retirement is replaced with well aged living celebrated in active layered home. A passion for making an inherit human need should be explored during this stage of the well aged living life cycle. The seeking activates imagination to explore those desires that have been saved to celebrate during this time. OUT MODs provide the environments within the village of spaces to pursue active making. Hobbies can now expand to imaginative engagement with like minded committees.

The image above is the design concept sheet for the Legacy MOD and the potential layers of experience. FDN (family dynamic needs) in red indicates an area in the plan that could provide a family need or experience. Green indicators are potential OUT space enhancements with DIY options for guidance. The cyan color indicates the furniture unit illustrated. Each milestone in the family life cycle is celebrated with this type of detailed study. View a quick overview of the legacy MOD soon after arrival.

Each MOD has many layers of flexing potential. The detailed review of these features and the potential impact is explored in detail as illustrated in the image above. The Legacy MOD is comprised of two units creating a stand alone living unit. Design of legacy is layered with flex, a source for FDN challenges. Arrival of the Legacy MOD could be triggered by an aging parent reaching a point where living alone in a separate property is no longer a desire. As an addition to the core plan this MOD has layers of experience and function which can be added with limited impact core home living. A health issue could also be source for the need of Legacy MOD arrival as short term recuperation and rehabilitation space is can flex to meet all levels of accessible living. Young couple genesis home creators could also reach the point where assisted living needs can be filled by a child or grand child moving into the core home and the young couples well aged living continues in the village of spaces they have created.

Wheel chair access flex is illustrated in this detail sheet.

Flexing is the created by many layers to meet all level of accessible living. Maintaining the independence of the aged family member is the directive for all design decisions. Legacy kitchen can slowly transition from full ambulatory function to a more seated function then on to full accessible with just the relocation of some of the mobile cabinet units. Aged family members are able to maintain independence while having the comfort of family close. This kitchen also creates a great outdoor kitchen for the outside family events.

Learn more about the flexing concept blog post is available

Maintain as sense of purpose and wholeness of a full functioning life is the directive. A simplified life style free from the burden of caring for a large home provides a peace of mind. Legacy MOD is built to create a home based care option for a well aged family members while adding to the legacy wealth home. As a stand a lone living unit the potential for this addition to the village of spaces. It can service as an apartment for a college child home for the summer. A second home for the summer for those parents that winter in a warmer climate home. Apartment for a visiting artist to live and share their vision with the community.

Legacy MOD arrival activates the outdoor spaces

Legacy MOD arrives and begins the development of the village of OUT spaces as garden and courtyard area mature with this arrival. The legacy MOD is a peninsula of space surrounded by garden. Overhangs create outdoor shaded siting and dining areas with a view of the family play yard.

Events activate the village of spaces and provide a community connection for a well aged life. Family is extended to friends creating an expanding inter-generational environment. Sharing of your dwelling creation with your community is the next step in the sharing process. A second carrier centered around giving back to betterment of the human condition. An example is the overhead door in the side porch MOD is opened and becomes the stage for the youth band music event. Family unit combines to create and share in a event that promotes youth in music while raising money to support the local music scene.

Gardens around legacy become activated therapy for the well aged living. Maintaining an active mind and body with a passion for creating a lasting legacy for the extended family and the future generations. Passion for making can be celebrated in a well aged life devoted to creating whole body experience spaces for family. Sitting porch of the legacy MOD doubles as the art gallery for a changing exhibit from a local artist for that next art event for family and friends.

Kitchen as a gathering central for the legacy MOD. View of the courtyard and play yard area beyond expands the space and blurs the threshold between IN and OUT space. Windows open on a warm spring day as the garden comes back to life. The clerestory above creates a fragrance breeze while bathing the space in natural light. The birds provide a serenade of sounds. Coffee smell mixes with fresh baked tarts to create a olfactory event. Taste of the coffee and tarts are sweetened by a visit from a grand child babels while playing. This is elemental whole body experience living at the highest level.

Wisdom and memories shared. A wealth of knowledge is shared through everyday living and interacting with the extended family. Memories of historical evolution of generations of the past are passed along to continue the cycle of family life. The memories are stored in the human consciousness and are revisited as you move through the days journey. Memories are triggered by the many catalyst including the senses the smell of a spring rain could become a trigger for a memory created with a family member.

Cabinets that are designed as movable are relocated to flex to the full accessible. The non permanence of this flex sets mind at ease with the gradual change to meet the needs of an aged family member. “I just worry that have to change you home for me” The feelings associated with the issue are reduced by a flex based design strategy. This layer is benefit when a health event is the reason for a need to change the accessible status of a space. Self sufficient nature of the legacy MOD adds a layer of having a full time home care professional to live and support the core home occupant in the event of health issues.

The mind is free from worry when the aged family member is close. The ability to know that a home based options are present in you home and ready to provide for well aged living. Legacy MOD is layered with means to support an independent well aged environment. The challenges of caring for an aging parent continues to progress over time. In the early stages day time care while everyone is out of the home for the day can be complimented by technology. Set check in times for a video chat to remind of medication or just make the visual connection that family supports the independent person. As the needs change and active day source can provide a more adventure based interaction as the parent is spending the day with other well aged committees. Comforted by a return home to home based care of the inter-generational home. Design and the built environment are layered to flex and mature to the family needs.

The enclosed porch and mud entry for the Legacy MOD

Entry to the legacy MOD is a good example of a multi function space in the context of the source plan. Self contained living unit is important to overall concept of inter-generational living. The connection from the Legacy back to the core home provides many layers of FDN support. Front enclosed sitting porch doubles as a art gallery. Window operation coverts this porch space into a screened porch sitting surround by art. New accessible restroom is adjacent to a mudroom space. This location supports the mud room type function as well as the future pool bath need. This location is provides a child/dog entry as well a quick wash off in the shower when the outside play turns into mud fun. Flex space is the source for meeting the changing family dynamic needs . View a movie of the Legacy MOD

Living area of legacy is a great flex area. Lower the murphy bed unit to create a sleeping area which can become a sleeping porch type space with activated windows for a late summer evening. Legacy has a cabin living presence in fact this combination of MOD units can become that forest cabin retreat. Sitting area of this flex space projects out into the garden a great sunrise gathering location. Murphy bed in the closed position and the space becomes an art studio for the passion of creating for a well aged life.

The arrival of the legacy MOD begins to define OUT spaces ready for DIY sweat equity layers or opportunity. Well aged life is the seeking of a passion for making. Source plan provides a guide and understanding of how this milestone in the family life cycle journey informs this stage in the creation of the village of spaces and goal of a Legacy wealth home. Landscape plan allows for early location planting of plants and trees that will mature along with the dwelling. Gardens and OUT spaces extend and enhance the IN space and define the OUT spaces. Image above illustrates the early development of the court yard space located adjacent to Legacy MOD kitchen and sitting area of the great flex of of the MOD unit.

Core Kitchen flexes to become full accessible kitchen.

Core plan spaces and kitchen have layers of flex to full accessible status. Aged family member living in legacy can be a productive contributing member of the family through out the core home. Well being centers on the need to belong to a loving family unit. An innate need is to make and share with other humans . As we age the ability to contribute becomes more challenged sense of purpose suffers. Inter-generational home provides layers of experience for daily interaction between family members. The simple day to day of making and sharing in work that betters the human condition builds and reinforces self esteem. View and over view of the core plan kitchen flex and maturing for the well aged members of the family dynamic .

Granny shares some tips at the quick stop kitchen.

Interaction with a well aged family members is a layered interaction. Children sharing a day to day life engagement with aged family member has the result of sharing memories while creating memories. Sharing of the days events results in a memory of the time granny experienced the same situation. She can share what the child’s dad or mom did when they had the same experience at your age. Aged members can drawl from a wealth of memories of what her mother or grandfather shared about the same type of event. The pool of memories are deep and the sharing is banked by the grand child to share later with their own children. This cycle of interactions is an elemental living experience with unlimited potential.

Core home flexing kitchen creates a gathering interaction experience space that is taken to a higher level in a inter-generational home. Granny shares her recipe for those cookies that was passed along to her by her grandmother. Cooking is a form of making and sharing that forms a bond of deep love. Elemental cooking a simple celebration of life.

Food event in the core flex space. Harvest time from the garden results in a call for all cooks to share in making. Family cooking to create some canned surplus of vegetable for the cold winter days ahead. Granny provides the wisdom while contributing work with her hands while sharing time with family and active purposed mind.

Family baking day as a once a month family event to create baked goods to share and freeze for the month ahead. A cooking event of shared making creating memories and providing locally source food options.

Granny provides the support as the grandchild makes her famous crock pot meal. The child builds confidence as a cook while understanding the story behind the recipe. The result of this interaction is a hot meal when the family comes in from a late night sports event. The child cooks and shares with her family and granny finds satisfaction in cooking with her grandchild.

Well aged members of the family need purpose and thrive in the giving of the simplest acts of love. Grand mommy has now taken on the task of making lunches for everyone in the family supporting them as they embark on the daily journey out to the world. The arrival home after a day or work Granny creates a snack to welcome the kids home and fosters a home work time. As the parents arrive home from a day of work the kids are playing outside ready for a family meal of gathering and sharing.

Core kitchen matures and the food event expand.

Family meal night gathering in the kitchen becomes a celebrations. The core kitchen has matured and offers more layers experience. Accessible flexing is through out the home to encourage well aged family member can contribute on daily bases. A bond which has benefits of physical health and mental wellness.

Core plan Side porch

Side porch MOD arrives

Leagacy MOD arrives

Courtyard matures

Courtyard OUT space

Courtyard MOD arrives

The side show above provides and overview of the maturing of the core plan with the arrival of the side porch and legacy MODs. The dwelling matures along with the family responding and activating new spaces layered with experiences. Village of spaces continues to evolve and provide new challenges for revitalization of the dwelling’s IN and OUT spaces. The active engagement with garden and the site is a whole body experience design fundamental.

Courtyard MOD arrives OUT space matures.

Snow birds arrive home from the warm climate winter home to spend the summer. Family welcomes their return to share and create more memories. The gardens provide the well aged a passion for making therapy of work that results in beauty for the family a gift of sharing. A purpose as a contributing family member. Elemental living in a simplified life style.

Courtyard MOD extends the space of the legacy for an outdoor gathering with a view of the play yard beyond. MOD arrive and create outdoor spaces which can be transformed by DIY projects that enhance the IN spaces while defining the OUT. These space are great therapy for a well aged family member providing opportunity for them to make and work toward the creation of the dwelling for the family unit. An active hands, body, and mind.

Transport MOD arrives and OUT space transformation.

Transport MOD arrives the shelter for protecting vehicles has multi function layers. Pollinator garden as raised garden options acts as a buffer between the transport MOD and the legacy MOD front porch. The roof of the car shelter is the platform for photo voltaic solar panels a direct connection to the power system of the home. Space under the shed can serve as a shaded outdoor play or work area or a stage for that next outdoor music event. A gutter collects the water from the transport and legacy MOD roof to feed the water garden. Landscape and dwelling continue to evolve to provide a village of spaces layered with whole body experiences. See more of the MODs currently in design development

Read a blog post about the plan transformation concept

Core plan a genesis home is the seed plan.

Core plan is the first step in the journey the base camp for the adventure ahead. Flexing and maturing with the family dynamic needs. Family life cycle requires the dwelling to provide layers of functional support and whole body experience spaces. As in nature the cycle of life is in a constant state of flux. Elemental living is a return to fundamentals of human interaction as a source for joy. The dwelling can contribute to the well being of the family unit with the built environment. IN and OUT space’s thresholds blurred as a village of spaces is created by the family. An active life of making and sharing in the legacy wealth home. A sustainable model of shelter for seeking a passion in life for well aged living. The inter-generational home is created over time in a process of family interactions the creation of memories. A memory of the whole body experience of providing a home for the family. The knowledge that it will continue to revitalize and challenge the next generations to continue the cycle of loving and sharing.

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DIY Kitchen Revitalization

September 26, 2019

The design principals develop for the on line book / experience can also be effective in a kitchen design ready for revitalization. The kitchen at the Harmony acres testing site was in need of overhaul. This post will explore the options to create a new kitchen space with a tight budget and options for sweat equity. View and overview movie

Existing plans and images highlights the challenges and the opportunities.

The before pictures indicate the existing conditions

The budget for this need was limited. Phasing for the revitalization was key in establishing a modern working kitchen in a short time frame.

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Existing and new proposed plan. Comparison

Existing kitchen plan had some opportunity for space re-purposing. Corridors for circulation are recaptured to provide new space for fundamental changes in the main cooking area of the kitchen.

The refrigerator located in the main cooking area was a must for relocation. Corridor from the bedroom zone was a secondary need with the entry from the foyer into the great flex space as a preferred option when compared to the priority of the kitchen space. The creation of a new wall and enclosure of the opening to the great flex space was a DIY project. The wall was constructed of 2x4 studs secured on top of the existing ceramic tile. A wood wall cladding was preferred to compliment the existing wall structure. The new wall becomes a location for a collection of photography that has been collected and a long awaited display project.

Phase one was to create the new wall and enclose the opening from the Great Flex so the frig could be relocated. This new space in the main cooking area provided a new open plan space.

The wood walls located throughout the interior of the home were a monotone experience and did not take advantage of the natural light from the garden view window over the sink. The option to paint with a neutral white bounced the natural light in the space an experience of expansion of the limited foot print of the kitchen.

Before and after comparison provides an overview of the phased revitalization.

Base cabinets where well beyond the service life but could not be replaced at this time. Cabinet finish had failed and was dated. A solution was to white wash the existing cabinet finish after a sanding of the existing solid wood cabinet doors and drawer fronts. White based jell application maintained the visual grain appearance of the wood while the white color helped with natural light vibrancy. New drawer pulls and door handles where installed to compliment the cabinet front finish changes.

Relocation of frig from main kitchen area opens up the ability to layer the space with Flexing options.

Cabinet top is a color and materiel type of the era in which it was installed. This will be replace at a later date with the base cabinets. A short term solution was to stop by the local ceramic tile show room and ask to purchase some of the display tile. This search resulted in a collection of ceramic tile to resurface areas around the clean up and main cooking areas. These paneled tiles can be relocated on the counter top providing a layer of variety a finish flexing option.

New tile panels are a DIY to revitalize an old counter top.

Some of the shops offered the samples for free in hopes of sale when the future revitalization is celebrated. A new metal edging and a carpet tape backing create a new more durable material top for the kitchen transformation in progress. Large format tiles provide a new counter top with the placement of some carpet tape on the back side of the tile to protect the existing counter top finish.

Corner cabinet can pantry space revitalized with addition of turn tables.

The corner base cabinet storage to the right of the kitchen sink space is restructured with the addition of two turn tables to be placed at the front edge for revolving access. This deep inaccessible cabinet space is re-purpose as the can pantry with stock pile of canned fresh vegetables from the garden on the top shelf and store bought can goods on the lower shelf.

New microwave hood opens up wood block counter.

The microwave located on the wood block counter top to the right of the range is moved to the basements for movie night snack operations. A new hood microwave is installed above the range. Microwave up high provides more counter space around the cooking surface area. The light function of the appliances provides more light on the burner area of the range. The filtered fan helps to reduce the impact of cooking odors and will be connected to an outside duct in the future.

Corridor space transforms into a new pantry zone outside the main cooking area of the kitchen. Pantry space is the new location of the refrigerator. The existing opening to the great flex is filled in with a new wall and with a wood finish on the great flex side of the opening. A the pantry side surface is cabinet grade plywood. This plywood is painted white to help bounce the light in this new space. The plywood also provides support for the addition of two new wall cabinets that have similar style and wood type as the existing base cabinets. The new wall cabinets are finished with the same wash white technique and matching hardware door handles as the base cabinets in the main kitchen. These cabinets become the pantry area for the dry goods items that are not well suited for the open shelf in the main kitchen.

Young cooks working in the quick stop kitchen create in the new pantry area.

When you have children in the home it can be equipped with the needs of a quick stop kitchen. Toaster for warming a pop tart for a quick breakfast. Or creating a grill cheese in a sandwich press. This space flexes to a quick stop kitchen.

The small counter top created by the the wall hung cabinet in the typical base cabinet location creates a space for storage of many of the high use counter top appliances. It can also double as a wet bar for a quick drink mixing station. This new pantry area can also become a quick stop kitchen for all to create that quick snack outside the main cook zone. Young cooks can begin experimenting with cooking skills.

Snack event at the quick stop kitchen. Young cooks learning basic.

New pantry area creates layers of young cook opportunities. The frig provides drinks and source for a quick meal or snack. This cook zone is located outside the main kitchen area so a quick snack can be prepared while main kitchen is in full production for the evening meal.

A media screen provides a source for family calendar. This screen can also function as the source for watching the latest cooking video content to help in expanding the family menu.

This screen can also function as the video chat check in screen for the senior family member spending the day alone at home.

New pantry area and mobile island layers of self serve bar for a family food event.

Pantry area can also provided layers of self serve kitchen area for a family food event. Working in conjunction with the mobile island pantry is beverage central.

The open shelf area is leveraged as the storage area for the everyday dish and cup items. This area also provides a show case area for those ceramics that have been collected over time. Fresh cut flowers and plants bring the garden view to life which is provided by large window above the sink.

New open space plan in the kitchen provides layers of accessible space to the new revitalized kitchen.

The top surface of the refrigerator in this new more out of sight space becomes the hide away for those larger item counter appliance. Mixers, crock pots, and instant pot are stored and ready for use on the recaptured counter top surface near the range thanks to the new microwave. The transformation of a revitalized kitchen can become a domino effect. One change can create new layers of opportunity for new experiences in as the kitchen space is activated as joy source.

Main kitchen now has space for the addition of a mobile island. This new counter space is welcomed in this limited size kitchen. The base cabinets units are from Ikea and are selected for the style and finish that will in the future replace the existing base cabinets. Ikea cabinets provide a variety of features including the cost savings of DIY option of assembly for the sweat equity opportunity. Layers of flexing as the mobile island is relocated for the need of the next food event.

Ikea cabinets are a central component of a new mobile island cabinet.

Ikea base cabinet features allow for a custom drawer options. These provide a pull out access to the base cabinet area. Traditional base cabinet with swinging door below with fixed shelving and single drawer above create access issues for all and are not a well aged cooks option. The drawers pull complete out allow for full visual of the contents and easy of access from a standing position. Features available for the mobile island base cabinet area are flexing and organizing celebration. Accessible needs are meet with these cabinets.

Learn more about the Flex concept with an overview movie.

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Center island location layers of multiple cook work zones.

Mobile island located in the center location as illustrated in the image above offers layers of work station options. The cooking event can become a collective gathering of cook sharing in the great joy of making food to share and celebrate with others. A elemental human experience elevated by human need design.

Angle mobile island kitchen layers of experience.

Mobile island allows for options to meet the needs of any food event. For this new revitalized space.

Positioned as an island it adds layers of experience for the range cooking area. Additional food preparation area near the cook top and range. This island location creates space and work surface for a sue chief to contribute to the cook’s art of making food to share. After the sue chief work is complete more layers of experience are possible. A stool transforms this space into a visitor’s whole body experience space. Add a glass of wine for a taste bud activator. Smell of the food cooking. Visuals of the fresh ingredients creating a moving painting as the food is created. A view of the garden beyond at the window over the sink. Sharing a memory from your child hood of watching your Mom preparing food. This is the elemental whole body experience space. A moment of joy to be savored and celebrated. Design creates layers of experience. A joy moment in space.

Another food event that activates this location is baking. This could be a day of shared baking for the extended families daily bread. Or maybe that bake sale for the kids fund raiser this kitchen provided layers for all cooks no matter age to contribute and share in the art of food creation. Inter generational cooking experience the act of food traditions passing form one generation to the next.

A canning event is a food event a garden to table experience. The taste of fresh vegetables is elemental and should be experienced by a whole family event. A seed in the ground and the process to harvest is a layered experience that can provide a feeling of self sufficiency and satisfaction of a contributing member of the family unit. Family coming together to work toward the goal of extending this bounty of harvest time meals throughout the year and as food sharing to the extended family and beyond. Memories of wisdom from our well aged family members speak of a time when a offering of canned vegetable was gift of comfort and love. Mobile island is positioned to best suit the number of contributing members best suited for the task at hand.

Mobile island provides counter top surface ready to flex for the creation of a self serve space for the next family food event. A food buffet line or a beverage station mobile island provides the layers.

Cooking day for the lunches for the week is a shared event that can activate this revitalized kitchen. A family assembly line working together to create a source for quality meals for the week is a food event where many cooks in the kitchen is well served by flexing kitchen. Working together to share in creating food to share is an elemental experience.

The kitchen as a gathering space is a flex available with the mobile island in this new open plan area of the kitchen. Making of all types and sharing time with family and friends. This space is a full body experience space. Opening the garden view window may provide a scented breeze from the garden and the sound of birds as you watch the humming birds visit each flower. Conscious design with the human experience in mind helps celebrate the elemental needs a kitchen can become.

Family in the kitchen. Celebrate each moment of time you have with family. Cooking the family meal is not a time to be alone in the kitchen revitalize the kitchen to help encourage young and old to interact in the kitchen. Mobile island positioned near the range provides the counter surface area for the cook while offering a dining space for a breakfast or a quick stop meal. Image above indicates the eat at bar location of the island.

Pantry space provides layers of transformation for the kitchen . The corridor space re purposed add layers of experience to the main kitchen space as it flexes and transforms according to the family dynamic needs. Young cooks exposure to adults making of all types is a elemental human need. The kitchen can become a space for gathering and making as a family. Cooking traditions and the passing along through the actual act of making is an element of living.

Inter generational has many layers to offer a family unit. Well aged living with more first hand interactions between family members is a elemental design directive. Maintaining and active mind with a sense of purpose and a reduction of loneliness is the key to a well aged environment. The family life cycle has many needs and a flexing and transforming revitalization can be a a rewarding process.

Learn more about inter-generational living design

Images above are a moment in the revitalize kitchen as young cooks interact as team to a making event. Sharing and giving of food and support to the family unit. Elemental human moments celebrated creating memories meeting innate human needs.

Sustainable living is a goal that should be consider for all family home needs. Revitalization of an existing home the extension of the life span of a home is balanced approach when you consider the impact a new home can have on the environment. A key is to phase the project based on a source plan of an overall design objective to meet fluid nature of family needs. With design guidance DIY options help to create a budget balance approach to phased revitalization. Small budget project are a true design challenge with the control of DIY guided by the interaction with a design professional. Harmon acres research is a laboratory for the development of a return to the elements of living. Seeking wellness through human needs based design philosophy.

Read these blogs links below:

MODS

www.returntoelementsliving.com/blog/2019/6/4/mods-layers-of-elements

Plan Transformation

www.returntoelementsliving.com/blog/2018/11/25/plan-transformation

Flex space

www.returntoelementsliving.com/blog/2019/3/27/flex-space

MODs layers of elements

July 23, 2019

MODs are layers of elements distilled and refined to provide levels of experience and function. Seeking a more joy based life is exploration in simplification. Each family need is distilled down to the elemental core. A core infused with the design philosophy of celebrating each functional need as an experience. An experience worthy of finding a zen state, a joy in showing love for the family unit by providing and enriching the family unit. View and over view movie of MODs

The simple act of washing clothes is given some thought as to how this need can be satisfied by each family members contribution. Location of this process near the Great flex allows for all to contribute to this collective family need. having a view of the garden and ability to interact with other family members in the is elemental design criteria. Chore time can be a simple joy time and a means to express love for other family members. The act of giving to others is a form of making which is an elemental human need.

Interaction of the family unit on this elemental level is centered on the need to have compassion for all humans and to work toward the betterment of the human condition. Sustainable living is an elemental concern for the design decision contained within the MOD as a completed unit ready to serve the family . Each act of kindness between family members is amplified when sustainable concerns are considered.

MODs shift design to balance :

Space to Event

Layers with in the MOD design and construction create a space for each event. Multi function and mobile furniture and cabinet elements flex as the event at hand requires leveraging the open plan to the fullest extent.

Material to budget

MODs are holistically designed to a distilled foot print with the objective of maximizing the flex space of the home. The limited size is an advantage for the amount of materials required so the quality of the material selected is of a higher quality. Modular construction helps to limit the waste and improve efficiency.

Craftsmanship to quality control

Controlled environment is the key for modular construction practices. The working conditions for the craftsman are more controlled for safety, work consistency, and the quality of work. Materials environmental limits are maintained through all seasons in the modular indoor construction environment.

Flex to multi function

Layers woven into each MOD design provide for the flexing support of multi-functional use of space. Traditional single source space types of home design are forgotten. The formal dining room space is transformed to a flex space. Space is created with such a budget cost it should serve multiple needs with the priority of family unit needs as the first consideration.

Experience to whole body

Experiences are a considered source for each design directive. Recognition of the possibility of creating an opportunity for a human experiences that engages as many senses as possible is the goal. Seating with a view and ability to catch a crossing fragrance breeze from the garden as the crickets serenade is an example of a whole body experience moment.

Family to needs

Traditional ideas of space types in the home shift when family needs are prioritized. Family is a dynamic unit in a constant state of flux. A fluid situation that requires a new strategy. Recognition of these more experience joy life based needs is a fundamental directive. Elements are then layered to celebrate and encourage the gathering and interaction of family members.

Modular to details

Home design in a modular approach is destined for a fresh approach that harnesses the power of multiple unit design that has the ability to be reconfigured for each unique site design. Definition of design that can be built multiple times in a controlled environment is an idea that has been proven by many product types. Level of detail is more clearly focused.

Construction time to dwelling

On site work has limits and restriction that need to be avoided to improve the time line and labor cost related to building on site. MODs facilitate a quick enclosed envelope to work. Core MODs are set and pre-manufactured assembly systems are deployed to obtain and control environment for completion of the work. Core dwelling conditions are reached and additions of MODs mature the plan as need and budget come into balance.

Maturing to family life cycle

MODs give life to the maturing process and continue the journey from core plan within a tight budget Genesis Home toward a village of spaces Legacy Home. Fundamental family needs are addressed with the core plan MODs. Family life cycle has different needs at each stage. MODs are designed with typical needs established. Circumstance has an impact on time frame of the sequence of MODs arrival. Each MOD has fundamental needs targeted and customization of a MOD is a flex to serve each life cycle change.

Layers to elements

Construction elements have layers to celebrate moments of elemental living. Those foundation of life’s moments that transform your life and wellness toward a joy based life. Design principles are shifted toward a flexing maturing element consideration criteria. Products assemblies and system are selected to reach a balance between the betterment of the human condition on the micro and macro levels. A world related view of a sustainable family centered dwelling.

IN to OUT space

Interaction between the IN space and OUT spaces as a fundamental design principle. Blurring the lines between these space types extends the living environment. Threshold between these space types is an opening to the unlimited spacial experiences. Garden and IN space are designed in conjunction as inspired by the source plan. Site and dwelling mature and flex to provide the family with layered whole body experience moments.

Garden to table

Wellness and sustainable living are fully experienced in this concept. Growing your own food is a act of making an inherit human need. Sustainable fundamental food source strategies does not include a single source as a basis of wellness. A diverse local base for food sources should be supplemented by growing you own food. The ability to grow food and give to others is a a joy source.

Core to village of spaces

MODs create the core plan then contribute to the maturing process of the dwelling over the family life cycle. MODs arrive as budget and need come into balance. Village of IN and OUT spaces as guided by the source plan provides for legacy wealth home. A home created by the joy and making of the generations before to continue the cycle of the next generation to build on the memories and village created by those who came before with vision to create such a joyful dwelling. Family life cycle is a loop ready to flex for the next generation of the family.

Joy to living

Elemental living is centered on the joy of living within a family unit. Simple moments are recognized and celebrated. Meeting the human need of making intertwined with creation of a beautiful refuge a home base for the journey of life. A space created with this sense of joy as a fundamental foundation to support and activate the imagination. Seeking out and finding a passion for life.

Age to wellness

Well aged living can be activated by the elements of the home. Design can provide MODs with the ability to flex and meet needs as they change. The family dynamic is a fluid state over the family life cycle MODs provide a stable base of function to satisfy human needs and multi-function capabilities to a vision of what a home can become. Celebrating a found passion to the next level as you grow older in a home created by loving and sharing with a family. Flexing to meet accessible levels for each family member at all ages.

Inter-generational to dynamic family

Family unit is a living entity that is in a constant state of fluid dynamics. An extended family potential that is created and maintained by the MODs based design system. Legacy MOD is centered on the creation of possibilities of home based care for well aged life. A wealth of loving and joy can be derived from a family life cycle plan. A plan that includes home based care for well aged living.

Genesis to legacy

Core plan is the Genesis home a seed planted ready to grow and bloom. Flexing and maturing over time the source plan guides the placement of the MODs in the site. Each site has a unique set of qualities that should be explored and celebrated through living and making. MODs are a source for defining the village of spaces that create a legacy. A legacy to be shared with the next generation to start the flexing and maturing process a new. Building on the established base to further memories of a wealth of family bonding and joy. This home has childhood memories that I want my children to experience and know the family members that came before to create this joy based living environment.

Seasonal to human condition

Dwelling is a home that flexes to meet the needs of the human condition as the season change. Integration of the IN and OUT spaces transitioning through the season to create a whole body experience potential with events of family celebration. Relationship between IN and OUT environment is filter by the homes envelope an interactive skin which flexes to take advantage of the seasonal changes. Human condition is directly impacted by the weather controlled access to natural light and fresh air are elemental human needs.

Chore to sharing

Family sharing and contribution to required chores are a fundamental design concern. The act of sharing in a chore and giving to others on a simple level preparing a meal to folding clothes are joy based sharing. MOD designs create a limited foot print approach to providing multi function work zone accessible to the everyone in the family to contribute. These spaces are functional first but also take into account that a view and ability to interact with the rest of the family during chore time is important.

Elemental to celebration

Core human needs are elemental however gathering and events are the focus of the flex spaces. MODs have flexing capability to support and create an ever changing event space for all the family gathering needs. Imagination is celebrated in these open plan spaces.

Moment to memory

A moment in a space evolves into memories. These memories are a result of the whole body experience associated with a space. A moment of interaction between family members imprints on the mind and can be triggered as joyful memory by senses a sound or smell. MODs impact these spaces and create opportunities for creation and celebration of these moments in a collection of spaces a home.

Envelope to environment

The enclosing envelope of the dwelling are composed of many elements and systems. These systems are first sustainable then targeted at creating an environment that better the human condition. A whole body experience directive. Filter and control the elements of light and sun shine to provide a high quality of natural light. Interaction with the exterior elements the site and garden are a design fundamental.

Light to ventilation

Natural light requires many different types of strategies to maintain a high quality of light for the human experience in the space. Ventilation in the same respect requires design consideration to keep the interior environment to a level of human comfort for temperature as well as air mixture. MODs bring a new level of construction and systems to create a balanced environment.

Making to passion

Inherit in all humans is the need to make to create with hands, mind, and body. On journey from Genesis home to Legacy home the process of finding a passion that can meet this elemental need is explored and them celebrated as the career portion of work life transitions to work for joy. MODs arrive to help advance these passion maintaining a sense of purpose for the aged wellness.

Work to family

Work life can be directly impacted by the dwelling design. MODs flex and mature the home to provide a home base for life’s journeys. A design philosophy based on family unit interaction and support each element of the MOD and or home can make a difference with each design opportunity in the family life cycle process. Seeking to create a refuge for your family is beyond the work life that provides financial need support. Imaginative play and making create a simple joy based life a path to wellness and well aged living. Flexing to meet the needs of a work from home to help maintain a balance.

MODs are the source for the core plan and continue to arrive during the plan transformation.

Modular nature of the each MOD capitalizes on the ability to create these units in a controlled environment with a modern labor force. Advantages are similar to the qualities of the materials that can be selected and the craftsmanship as evidenced by the automotive industry. The design quality is more focused and the space is of a more intimate human scale. Multi function space allocations is leveraged to direct as much space for the gathering flex spaces of the home. Review an over view movie of the Flexing principal

MODs design principle contribute to the budget balance challenge. The advantages of modular construction play an advanced roll in budget. High level design results in limiting the material waste and labor impacts of stand alone one off design of home spaces. MOD created in a controlled environment reduce time for the actual on site building process a direct impact on the cost of borrowing. Quick enclosure of the envelope of the house reduces the time impact of weather at the site can have on time and schedule. The contribution that MODs have on the maturing of the plan over time allow for the core plan to help with tight budget restrains of building the Genius home.

Detailed design of each MOD is communicated in the pages of the experience. Core plan MODs strive to meet the core family needs with the ability to flex and mature. We have published two previous blogs that are focused on the principles of flex and transformation a maturing of the plan over the family life cycle. The MODs in the core plan have different levels of complexity Food and Bath are the two most complex with Core and then sleep as less complex. The focus of this blog post will be the FOOD mod.

Core Plan MODs Illustration the seed plan a genesis home.

Food MOD is the most complex and introduces a new basis of design for what a kitchen and service area can provide for the FDN Family Dynamic Needs. Elemental break down of kitchen and the interaction with flex spaces is explored and celebrated with this MOD design. Refer to a movie for the plan transformation

The food MOD is a bridge space between the Flex spaces. Great Flex and Retreat Porch have flexing connections to the Food MOD. Refer to dutch door flexing movie

Flex kitchen takes on the challenge of creating a space layered with the ability for all family members to contribute while meeting the needs of the next family event. Work station have been created in the design dedicated to common function of food preparation. The flexing layers allow for this kitchen to surpass and expand the idea of what kitchen is to a modern family. Food events are central to most all family gatherings. This is true for the everyday meals to the celebration events of the extended family. Gathering for a meal is elemental to the health of the family unit. Making of the food and sharing with family interaction is a elemental act of joy. Selfless acts of giving between family members is the foundation of a joy life. Support an reassurance of the family within the home helps to create the refuge that home can become. Design of the home activates this source to create spaces of whole body experience.

Food MOD inclusion of all to contribute is first expressed in the quick stop kitchen. This area located outside the main cook zone and adjacent to the Great flex is a one stop shop. The younger family members are celebrated in this zone of the kitchen. The appliances located in this area are for quick snack or meals. Toaster for warming of a pop tart or bagel. Toaster oven for the quick hot sandwich or frozen pizza. Microwave for the popcorn or warming soup. The fridge with a pull out cold drawer offers the short people to fix a snack grab a drink. without entering the main cook zone of the kitchen. Quick stop also caters to the adult family member with a coffee machine with all the fixins. Aged family members will also find this quick stop has layers that address any accessible challenges. Quick stop kitchen is a location where ages interact as an aged family member shares with a child to begin the love of creating food for one self and others. It is a elemental human need to want to contribute and maintain independence quick stop provides the experience layers. If meal creation is in process then a quick snack can be created without interruption or safety issues that are present in the main cook zones of the kitchen. A trash container behind the a kitchen cabinet door allows for quick disposal of snack related operations.

Detail page for the Quick Stop Kitchen area a one stop cafe and snack center.

Refer to movie on core plan kitchen

Swing and slide doors open for access to the Quick Stop kitchen

Core kitchen main cook zone has layers of flex to meet the challenges of any cooks desire to create that special meal to share. The gas range on the outside wall can be equipped with convection oven for all those baking events. The hood is vented directly to the exterior to remove the heat / steam and smell of that great fish dish which can present an odor challenge. A pot filling faucet is also located over the range so that pasta pot is filled without the transfer from the kitchen sink. Chop station to the left of the range is created in front of the dutch door. The flip up stainless steel counter can be activated to the up position. Cook island below is mobile and can be located to the range cook station. This flex option creates the ability to change with the season and have direct walk through access to the retreat porch beyond when the weather allows for OUT dining. Refer to image below for for a side by side comparison of the double dutch door flex.

Core kitchen seasonal flex as cook station flexes to summer cook location.

Top of the dutch door can also be opened when it is just a nice spring day and provides serving window access for the retreat porch. Stainless steel counters to the right of the range provide for a quick spot for cooling of the finished food offer and an opportunity for a buffet type serving area as plated meals head to the Retreat porch. The window to the right of the range is natural light for herb garden for a quick snip and chop.

Core kitchen with double dutch door open to retreat porch image on the right. A seasonal Flex for Food MOD

Double dutch door access to the retreat porch. This spring and summer flex layers of experience potential. Kitchen access changes with the season and the needs of the event. Kitchen as event center the nucleus of the core plan ready to transform along with the home based on family needs.

Top of double dutch door open provides a serving window for the retreat porch and catch a spring breeze.

As the plan matures the retreat porch ,which in the core plan is a covered porch, can become a screen porch or with the addition of a glass wall system can become an all season space. This porch is adjacent to the Retreat flex as an escape OUT space experience. Food MOD connection creates more layers of OUT space living. A quick coffee spot in the morning or an evening drink. Retreat porch is a interaction space between the retreat flex and the food MOD surrounded by garden. Outdoor dining or a raining day of reading the retreat porch is a couples or alone time OUT space.

Accessible flexing is elemental for a well aged living home Food MOD has many layers.

Each zone in the kitchen has the ability to flex to meet full accessible needs. Relocation of the cook island allows for wheel chair access to the chop station as well as the cook top oven access from a wheel chair. Flexing for well aged living is a elemental principal as the home matures.

Each station in the kitchen has a purpose with storage solution for the task at hand.

Baking center is located within arms length of the cook zone. The single electric oven is located in a low position for ease of loading and unloading. This oven is well suited for casserole and stew dishes. A convection microwave is located above at counter top height which positioned to take advantage of a quick meal option. Stainless steel counter is located to the left ready for the rest of the hot dishes out of the oven area. . Above the ovens stack are two pull out pantries for storage of all baking needs. Base cabinet to the left of the ovens area is the baking island. It can be positioned to provide more counter space for baking event which may include preparation of sheet trays read to go into the oven for a production run for a day of baking. The relocation of this baking island allows for full access to the staked oven area for a wheel chair baker.

The zones in the kitchen allow for more than one cook in the kitchen. Well aged living for the kitchen is driven by the need to maintain independence and the elemental need to contribute and be a giving member of the family unit. Aged family members thrive we they maintain an active mind and are able to continue to care for family members a sense of purpose is a elemental to the human condition. Sharing in the making process for the all family members is a central source for the design of this kitchen.

Cook mobile island located in home station behind cook top. Appliance Island in core plan home location.

Mobile appliance island is heavily leveraged by this zone of the kitchen. Storage of the following appliances in the pull out cabinet below this island include but are not limited to mixer, blender, and food processor. The counter top above is the surface for operation of these appliances. A bread maker can also be stored in this area ready for the baking event. Kitchen flexing allows for each food event needs to be retooled. Flexing in this way is multi function celebration offering layers of experience in a balanced foot print of space.

Kitchen sink multi view. Refer to movie on connection of Great flex to Food MOD

Clean up zone is located on the kitchen sink wall. The kitchen sink is a designed to provide for the clean up of large pots and and preparation for loading the dishwasher that is adjacent and to the right of the sink. the single large bowel sink allows for the creation of a food wash and preparation center. With the selection of a single bowel sink layers can be added to this station. The view from the kitchen sink is toward the great flex which has multiple view options of the hearth, media, and the garden beyond. Interaction with family members in the great flex is also possible. A large single bowel sink can be flexed to create a garden to table preparation area. Offerings from the garden can be washed chopped and stored for later use or transferred to the cook station for a fresh garden meal event. Below this sink is a recycle station for the sorting and storage of recyclables. This cabinet also contains a trash reciprocal along with a container for the compost. Cuttings for the vegetables are a great source for creating a rich soil base for the garden and fertilizer tea a great return on the investments in the form of fresh food meals. Above the sink on the wall is the open shelf area. Open selves offer the ability to display some of your ceramics collection as well as quick access to those everyday items. Cut flowers and plants add a vertical garden area yet another view option from the kitchen sink. Kitchen sink zone also has visual and verbal connection to those family members enjoying the retreat porch by the full glass double dutch door. Each station offers multiple interaction and view possibilities making of food art is enhanced by this whole body experience space. The recycle center is a mobile cabinet to flex for full wheel chair access to the kitchen sink.

Storage in the kitchen is simplified and zoned as well. Each station has dedicated storage well suited for each task. Open shelves above the sink has a pass through from the walk in pantry area on the other side of the wall. Walk in pantry area is open shelves located in the service support area of the Food MOD. Storage of long term kitchen needs and the stockpile of staples collected from the last Costco trip. The pass through is for a quick exchange from walk in pantry to kitchen transfers.

Flip up counter chop station with cook island stored below. Pull out pantry provide access to station related storage.

The corner cabinet area is always a challenge for efficient use of the space. Under the counter in this corner has been energized by the dutch door location. A lazy Susan can pantry area is accessed by a tabor type door. In this case a can pantry is not limited to store bought cans but can also serve as the direct access spot for the abundant vegetable garden harvest that was canned last year a mason jar bank of goodness. Winter time fresh vegetables are a true elemental moment. The tabor door allows for can pantry access while the cook island is in home position. A revolving canning pantry in this location is further leveraged by the appliance garage at the counter height. A tabor door is also used to access this space for the storage of crock or wonder pot. Vegetable preparation in the sink crock pot from the garage and counter above the dishwasher is activated to create a crock pot meal. This allows for cooking on the nights of practice for the kids or an long day at work. Family meal time at the home table.

Above this corner cabinet are pull out pantries for the storage of food preparation related items. To the right of the stove are utensil storage drawer stack.

Dutch door open with cook island in home location. Direct retreat porch access is a great seasonal change.

Food MOD is a flexing kitchen. The use of mobile island cabinets purposed for and storing the cooks tools are layers of change to meet the needs of a particular kitchen event. Family related events that are a celebration of making and sharing food.

Core plan appliances island peninsula location. Open kitchen ready for a buffet line of a work group area for vegetable garden harvest processing.

Multiple cook zones allow for a family team approach to preparing the meal of the day or a stock pile of lunches for the week ahead. Cooking days provide a wealth of good food for the week. The quality interaction of making food together as a family in the source for the food MOD design. Sharing of these efforts helps to create memories and a family bonding moment.

Core plan baking kitchen. Baking island moves out from under counter storage area

The image above provides a moment in the kitchen maybe a baking day. Coming together to create bread for the extended family. Grandma shares her wealth of knowledge in the creation of that favorite baked good that everyone enjoys and relish the memories that this gift of love brings to life in a whole body experience.

Gathering in the kitchen as meal time is a making event.

Image above kitchen event in progress as everyone reinforces the sense of purpose as a contributing family member. Zones are established and multi cook food creation becomes whole body family experience event. Sight of the fresh ingredients coming together with the active hands of making are complimented by smells of the cooking complimented be the sounds of shared stores and laughter. Elemental event resulting in the sharing of a meal that all can feel the satisfaction of working together to share in this moment.

A canning event as the family makes ready for the harvest of a family created garden.

As the harvest arrives form your family garden or from a local farm source the objective above is to create a winter stockpile of fresh vegetable. Coming together as family to create a fresh source of ingredients for the cold weather months. Satisfaction from planting the seed and caring for a plant to produce and then gathering the harvest is an elemental experience. As a celebration of family interaction a shared experience of making as a family is only made better by the sharing of these labors to friends and family. A gift of some canned tomatoes to a friend during the winter is an act of sharing from my family to fiends and those in need.

Appliance island positioned as a counter space for the quick stop kitchen.

Mobile appliance island provides counter space for the perpetration of an after school snack as granny provides support for a home work session. Food MOD flexes into the great flex space to create layers of extended family space. Legacy MOD provides layers to create an extended family life option for home care or well aged living. MODs are a continued source of the maturing and flexing to create a well aged living environment. Senior living core issue is to reduce the isolation and loneliness that has far reaching impact to health and mental vibrancy. Refer to wellness page to learn more.

Laundry Pantry area of the Food MOD is a support space and mud room for the core plan.

Detail page above illustrates the laundry storage area of the Food MOD. This space is located in the plan with access form the great flex space. This location provided a view of the garden area while processing the laundry. Core plan mudroom is also a layer of function for this space. Dutch door activates to allow for direct access from the exterior.

Plan below indicates view as illustrated above for the laundry pantry area.

This is laundry processing central with a stacked washer and dryer unit and sorting wall hung baskets adjacent. The flip up counter near the dutch door is the folding work area with a view of the garden. Flip up the counters and relocate the mobile laundry island to the storage area below the wall hung pantry shelves to activate the door for mud room functions. Fold down ironing board provides a quick touch up of a shirt.

Landry mobile island stored under pantry shelves. Laundry sorting basket and hanging.

Laundry mobile island in the storage spot flexes the folding area to ad active dutch door.

Clothes process central with a view of the garden. Flip up counters down for folding.

Location of laundry near the main cook and the great flex provide a quick drop in by all family members to keep the process in motion. Natural light and view help to provide a layered experience for this chore work zone.

Mudroom seat provide a waiting spot for those clothes to come out of the dryer.

Fold down ironing board is a layer for the quick touch up of a shirt for the days journey.

This area has many layers of organizing and storage. Frozen food finds a home in this vertical freezer column type model. This unit also provides cold water for the quick drink for kids enjoying a day of play outside. Pantry shelves are for store bought and canned items from the garden. A pass true window allows for quick transfer of storage to immediate storage or use on the other side of the wall which is the main cook area. A broom closet is to the right of the washer and dryer unit for storage of the cleaning supplies. Storage cabinets for work clothing organizes the IN and OUT space transition for all family members.

The suspended storage and light grid above provide for some hanging storage options and the drying of flower and herbs. Over head cabinets above in the are for off season storage options.

Mudroom function has layers to provide for seasonal flexing. The flip down of the seat provides a place to remove the muddy boots from the garden. The kids can use this this spot as entry while playing to drop shoes and or clothes before entering the house. With the top door of dutch door it can become the serving window for a quick snack for those dirty bunch of playing kids. Peg board storage wall provides storage of the hats coats and sweaters adjustable for the season change needs.

Kids can remove some layers of dirt and drop them in the wash before entering the home.

Food MOD is layered with many flex options. Food MOD also matures as needs and budget come into balance. ISE of the kitchen island takes the core kitchen to another level.

The island has many new appliances for the gathering zones of the kitchen. Cooling drawer under counter frig, ice maker and wine cooler are support for layers of experience.

Islands high stool seating provides for a gathering location. A quick breakfast or just and evening drink this seating is a family interaction spot with direct contact with bar tenderer or sue chief for the day. Bar top seating also doubles as a breakfast or lunch counter for the family quick meals. Refer to movie on ISE kitchen island

ISE Kitchen Island arrives layers of flex for the core kitchen. Cafe dining and conversation.

The appliances island provides the counter surface for the activation of the counter top appliances. The new counter space of the island provide work space for the raw food preparation and a great salad station. Flip up counter on the appliance island provides a great seated work space for the well aged cook to provide direction for the kids at the quick stop kitchen and those older kids in the main kitchen passing along the family food traditions.

Expansion of the food MOD into the Great flex provides the gathering kitchen. Accessible flexing is fundamental.

The multi source views from the bar area offer the whole body experience. With the media screen in the down position you can view the content being watched by the family in the seating area of the Great flex. View of the garden beyond extends the IN space to the OUT spaces beyond. The fireplace can also offer a view of the fire and siting hearth.

Kitchen as layered family interaction zone is celebrated.

Appliance mobile island located at home location at the end of the bar provides a boundary and open kitchen area for flex type activities in the kitchen.

Core kitchen cook zones remain intact while engaging with the great flex gathering space.

In the island you have the addition of a new food wash sink where vegetable can be processed and made ready for the main cook zone. The new sink also provides the beverage center at the end of the bar a wet bar layers of service.

A compost storage bin is located below the sink in this island to continue the cycle of creating great soil for the garden.

Beverage area layers to experience making and sharing while the cooks continue the food event.

The beverage center at the end of bar has a peg board storage area for storing the beverage creation accessories. At the end of the bar a wine cooler unit provides easy access to the wine racks above the frig and quick stop kitchen zone. An ice machine provides all the ice needed for the beverage center. A two drawer drink cooler helps round out the beverage center components.

Food MOD activates to create elemental family food events. The rest of the core MODs will also be featured for a blog post so check back soon. OUT spaces have mods as well that are currently in design development. Refer to this link to view early content

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

Plan Transformation

May 29, 2019

Kernel and plan transformation are explored through many layers of whole body experience based design philosophy.

The kernel is genesis and the source for the growth process. It is the seed which can mature to meet the developing needs of the family dynamic. The pioneers when establishing homestead built the minimum to meet the constraints of the current human condition then as the education of living in the site informed the way as home grew and flex to meet the changing needs of the family. The ability to create a legacy that can be passed forward and continue to serve the family unit for generations was the definition of creating a self-perpetuating source a wealth of human well being. Home and land were one in symbiotic relationship considered as a sustaining source for extended family. Inter-generational living is a element of living explored throughout the experience. View an overview movie for this blog post

Source Plan is created exploring the unique potential of the site and how the core plan MODs are woven into the site. Holistic site consideration as a starting point in the design of a dwelling provides a map for the journey ahead. Generation exchange in the family life cycle allows for the vision of founding generation to provide a legacy wealth of a village of spaces rich with layers of family experience based elemental living. Example Source plan is illustrated in the composite sheet below. The core plan is highlighted in the cyan color in the source plan image below.

Core plan is the kernel a seed plan ready to mature, flex, and grow. Source plan is established through a unique design process activated by elemental living fundamentals. Catalyst of the creation of this map for the journey ahead is dynamic and fluid. Design in a holistic multilayered interaction with contribution from sources more of human experience than cultural traditions. Establishing a composition of building elements woven into the site. Core plan is distilled down from the overall dream of what dwelling can become balanced with current means and state of family unit. Family life cycle is the time factor element of the design process. A composite page for each phase communicates the potential layers of the dwelling is this early phase of the evolution.

FDN indicated in red below are Family Dynamic Needs. A simple fundamental need that is meet by this location in the space. FDN is an experience that reflects on the location in the plan and the human needs that present them selves as opportunity for betterment of the human condition. ISE after a FDN indicates that a ISE Interactive Skin Enhancement is available for this area in the plan. ISE is a pre-manufactured a plug and play type unit designed into the MODs and walls of the units.

FU indicated in cyan below are Furniture Units. FU indications help provide scale of the space and hints to how this space will provide for family needs. Furniture is chosen for multi-functional and mobile characteristics. these qualities help add to the ability of the plan to transform for event or a more long term family dynamic change.

BC indicated in blue below are Building components. BC indications help with the understanding of how the envelope of skin of the building contributes to creating a whole body experience space.

OS indicated in green below OUT Space Features are potential locations within the site. Each location indicated has potential to create an experience driven encounter. OS features contribute to the IN space and well as the out space. DIY Do it Yourself plays a role in these features the design ideas are supported by hands on example of the design construction and installation. These features have a time component plants and trees are planted in the core phase .of the dwelling journey. Based on the source plan concept these plants when mature will dovetail into and new MOD arrival or an ISE unit install.

Types of plan transformation are layered in maturing option. The composite image below is the portal page which contains links to the phases of the plan. Each phase has detailed layers that are designed units ready for flexing and maturing. Building of a legacy wealth home evolves over time and involves the complete family in the making process. Creating a refuge for the family. Amish communities are a good example as the farm evolves over time with each generation’s contribution. Legacy wealth includes the memories made of family gathering and the building of the village of spaces.

Family unit past present and future needs are considered and provide a deep rich soil base for the planting and growth of the dwelling as a living entity. Design interaction can begin at any stage in the family unit’s current life cycle stage of development. A young couple with a geniuses home or an aged couple returning to a more simple well being based life. Fundamental elements of living are imagined within the site. Modular units designed to a high level of detail complimented by sustainable quality materials with craftsmanship worthy of a refuge. A home base for the journey ahead.

MODs composed in the core plan as illustrated above are placed to take full advantage of the site and solar orientation. Privacy from public view and the views to future garden spaces are studied in the Source plan creation process. The MODs are set and the Flex spaces are created with enclosure from pre-manufactured wall and roof systems to complete the envelope of the interior spaces. MODs are arrive throughout the maturing process. Each MOD has design features with flex layers adding experience options to meet family needs. MODs provide the means to enclose the home quickly reducing construction time on site. Each design concept contributes to the effort of budget balance to start the process by creating the genesis home which matures to become a legacy wealth home.

Food MOD Contains the core kitchen with support space for pantry, laundry, and mud room. Each area of this MOD interact with the Great flex, Retreat porch, and the OUT space. Flex potential in this location in the Core plan is amplified as the village of spaces mature. The food MOD acts as a buffer in this location while maintaining access for all to contribute to everyday needs for family support.

Bath MOD Engages the family members in a centralized access to hygiene needs as well as water therapy possibilities.Foot print of this MOD has been distilled down to a minimal required philosophy for support spaces. Water interaction spaces are target toward minimal maintenance with high quality finishes as source for design.

Sleep MOD Location in the core plan charges this open plan flex space with many layers of functional needs for the family unit. A MOD focused on rest and retreat it is an intimate human scale space. Quite study and regeneration are central to this MOD design.

Hub MOD Functional this MOD is the entry point the utilities that come into the home. Mechanical systems are housed and serviced from one space in this MOD. Location immediate adjacent to the retreat flex the layers of flex in this portion of the Hub MOD. The range of FDN for this space is varied from nursery to study. Hub MOD provide a buffer form the street or entry from the driveway or public street. Storm shelter is another feature of this MOD.

Each MOD has detail pages which explain the flex options for each MOD. Maturing and transforming the plan as the family needs require MODs are spaces distilled down to elemental level so that flexes spaces have a scale and layers to balance the needs of the family.

Plan transformation flows through family life cycle process in a fluid dynamic way to balance with the ever-changing family unit needs. Budget when in balance with needs activate a maturing process. Revitalization of the core plan is accomplished through design established means inherent in modular units. Guided by the source plan modular units and prefab enhancement arrive and provide more layers of experience to meet the current state of family unit needs. The image above is an illustrated version of the family life cycle for a young couple as the founding generation creating a genesis home. Image below illustrates a aged couple in a return to a more simple joy based life in hopes of creating a legacy wealth home for a new generation of the family. We have a blog post to offer in the near future devoted to the family life cycle concept. Narrative at each phase of the plan change suggest the source for the transformation. Needs of the family at each stage are the source for creation and development of new MODs and ISE units to provide layers of experience options.

Image below is a sneak peek of the MOD units that are in design development. A village of spaces guided by the source plan. The journey of the family is captured by the creation of a Legacy wealth dwelling. Providing reactivation of the flexing and maturing process to meet the next generations of the families journey. Compounding of experience based whole body environment now infused with memoirs of the couple which built the genesis home. Barn and Green House MOD combined to create spaces for pursuing a passion of making central to a joy based life. Transport is a MOD for protection of vehicles as well as a platform for photo-voltaic solar panels. Veranda and gazebo MOD are OUT spaces that provide support for the play yard and garden. These MODs are layered with OUT space whole body experiences. IN spaces are activated by these additions to the village of spaces.

FLex is one fundamental activator by which the plan can provide for the changing needs. We have a blog post devoted to this topic take a look at Flex Space for a deep dive on this topic. Flex has the ability to cycle as needed to engage with the family lifecycle course. Core plan has flex spaces that are multifunction based open plan spaces. MODs also have the ability to flex and become multilayered experience spaces. An event or a new space for a time frame ﬂexing is a powerful tool for meeting needs of the family life cycle. Each MOD has an experience area which communicates the layers of ﬂex contained in the design of each unit. The image below is a composite sheet of flexing in the Core plan Great Flex. As the dwelling matures each phase adds more layers of experience for the flex spaces. View a movie on flex as a plan transformation option

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

MOD units are another source for the dwelling to mature. Arrival of a new MOD is designed to engage with minimal impact on the living continuing in the established spaces. Source plan map provides the potential of MOD additions. New MODs also have built in flex potential which enrich the layers of experience for dwelling as a whole. Events and space types are additive experience wealth of the home village of spaces. View a movie of the Great flex of the core plan. In comparison view a movie of the great flex in phase one when ISE kitchen island is installed. Phase one great flex. Review a movie of the great flex in phase two when the side porch MOD arrives as an extension of the great flex. Phase 2 great flex

Viewing the evolution through a sequence of burst movies communicates the power of plan transformation. Building a core that matches the budget with the knowledge of what the dwelling can become over time gives a sense of power to the genesis home creator.

Side porch MOD arrives as an extension to the great flex space. Sliding under the projecting roof of the core plan it extends the porch space to all season space. Side porch MOD could arrive when the family is growing both in age and number, so more space for flexing events is required. Transition from enclosed porch space to open shade porch is a quick operation of the glass overhead door. Phase plan detail page below provides some highlights of this flex event spaces extension. View an movie of the side porch.

Side porch MOD as extension to the great flex transforms the qualities of the Great flex with layers of experience. Side porch becomes a threshold space between IN flex space and OUT garden space. A filter of sorts allowing for the filtered light to enter the great flex while maintain views of play yard and garden beyond. This space is a flex space with some unique characteristics. In the image below options of door open and closed. Music room would a great source for events creating a stage for an outside event seating concert on the play yard. Side porch MOD also double as a great passive solar collector for a sunshine cold winter day. Review a movie of Side porch MOD.

Each MOD has detail pages which illustrates the design features. refer to image below. FDN need responses are indicated on these composite sheets. Potential experiences are explored and celebrated as the source of the detailed design. Images offer a moment of human experience in the space of the MOD. The Food MOD is detailed below. View a movie of the core plan kitchen. In comparison view a movie of the food MOD evolution through ISE and flex. Phase two food MOD.

Revitalization of the plan is another transformation process. ISE Interactive Skin Enhancement are prefab units design for a plug and play type revitalization of the dwelling at anytime during the family life cycle. Building elements are designed with ﬂex features with these future added units considered. These units are identiﬁed on the details stage plan pages for each phase. ISE units are detailed and communicated in another experience section. The image below ISE detail page for the Retreat Flex. A Retreat Bay unit is added to the exterior wall adding layers of potential for couple interaction or a place of solitude an escape pod in the garden. A blog post on ISE is coming soon please check back often for new content.

The image below is an example of a ISE that is an interior only revitalization. The corridor has been sized and the walls have been designed ready for the installation of this ISE Arrive and Depart. The corridor is activated to become a multi-functional space as access to a collection of cabinets that create space and organize the family gear. Launch point for each days journey out into the world a departure for adventure. Arrival is the return trip back to home base and a central location to stow the gear ready for the next day. ISE arrive as the need and budget come into balance. Genesis home creator takes advantage of this system to balance the budget for the first steps in the journey the core plan. Knowledge that these options are possible provides the hope that the home will continue to revitalize and mature. Review a movie of the Retreat Bay ISE.

The Legacy MOD is outlined in the image below. Composed of two units that are combined on site and then connected back to the core plan by a front porch art gallery. Inter-generational living is the focus of this MOD. Well aged living is an elemental need for all family units and has an impact on the family life cycle. Caring for an aging parent is in need of new options. Home based care options will be explored and this is an example of one option. Legacy MOD is a self contained living unit. The basic needs of flexing to meet the challenges of aging are advanced with this MOD design. Home options for aging parent are celebrated. Core plan remains as a family entity still flexing and maturing to meet the family unit needs. Legacy creates an independence layered living environment with experiences of inter-generational living for an extended family unit.

Legacy MOD has multiple layered existence in the village of spaces. FDN for this MOD fits many of the possible family life cycle events. Legacy is a second home to snow birds that go to live in warmth for the winter and arrive to spend the summer with children and grand children. Legacy can also be the home of a aging family member that has suffered a health set back and needs a space to restore health near family support. Legacy can be the new home of an aging family member transitioning o a independent life that requires more hands on daily family support. Elemental need is to maintain independent and contributing life with reduction in the loneliness that can overwhelm during a transition to well aged life events. View a movie of the legacy MOD

The image below is the front entry of the Legacy MOD with the art gallery front porch connector back to the core plan. Gardens to maintain grand children to enjoy seeking out the passion of this phase of life cycle is the elemental source for the design of this MOD.

Image below is the Legacy Kitchen with dining area accented by views of the courtyard that is now being defined by the arrival of the Legacy MOD. The image below illustrates the natural light and ventilation space of the kitchen area with the sliding door access to the sitting porch. Roof covered siting porch outside the kitchen is a transition to the garden space of the courtyard that begins to transform and mature to surround the Legacy MOD.

Image below is a image of the courtyard space exterior of the Legacy MOD with an image of the kitchen and living area of the MOD. Peninsula like plan is surrounded by a space that quickly begins to evolve to provide a whole body experience space. Gardens are crafted and maintained with the loving care by the occupants providing a making contributor option. Maintaining a quality of life based on purpose driven goals is elemental to well aged living.

Legacy MOD has the ability to flex and become a full accessible space. Image below illustrates the kitchen in full accessible flex and the living space has the capability to meet the needs of any health related challenges. The core plan has been designed with the same flex ability to provide full accessible living throughout the home. View a movie of the legacy MOD.

Image below is the detail design page of the legacy as it flexes from an ambulatory access kitchen to a seated work station then on to full wheel chair access. Flexing back is also possible so if wheel chair access is only required for a short rehabilitation then once recovered the kitchen flexes back. Transforming through a family life cycle provides for the creation of a legacy wealth home which can be transitioned to the next generation. Loneliness is a real factor for well aged living. Integration of the aging family members into the everyday life of the family is an elemental concern for a Legacy wealth home. In the FDN of these pages on Legacy MOD the benefits of a inter-generational home are explored. A extended family connection is an elemental design principal that guides the maturing of the plan. Transform to seek out a betterment of the well aged human condition.

DIY Do It Yourself is a means by which the act of making and sweat equity with beneﬁts can revitalize the plan. A section of this experience will be devoted to proven detailed designs of source plan based enhancements. The projects have varied skill levels and some have the beneﬁt of a cross ﬁt based workout as an additional beneﬁt. OUT spaces are an extension of the IN space. The phases of plan transformation each have design features. DIY designs are explored and results of actual builds are provided to encourage and guide. The image below is an example sheet if the Deck squares design system. A modular system for outdoor space creation.

Step by step directions are provided to encourage active making in the transformation. Skill level are centered on the novice for each DIY project type. The source plan is the guide for how the projects are coordinated for the village of spaces.

OUT space enhancement are woven into source plan and each phase of the maturing process. Garden as a way of sustainable life support and the interaction with the IN spaces created by the other transforming means as communicated above. Interaction between the IN and OUT spaces are an important elemental source of a rich village of spaces. A directive is to blur the threshold between the site and interior space environment to add a whole body experience to each space. The image below is the walk around tour of the core plan. Options for the exterior transformation are considered for the core plan.

Detailed pages are provided for each phase of the transformation. Witness the evolving process provides an incentive to work towards the goal of the source plan vision. Image below is the detailed page of the Core plan. The building elements are indicated and out space features suggestions are provided for each phase. A combination of ISE and DIY feature enhancement transform the gardens and exterior envelope toward a whole body experience driven IN / Out space interaction. View a movie of the Core plan exterior core walk.

The image below is an examples of the phase 2 plan exterior with potential enhancement indicate. Rendered images provide a vision of how the garden and built structure are combined to create layers of human whole body experiences. Composite image pages as this communicate the potential for each design opportunity with hopes of inspiring active making in the creation of your dwelling. A home unique to your family and the site a dwelling is the result of the act of living and making as a family unit.

In the side by side comparison below. Image on the left is the core plan exterior of the sleep MOD and Side porch area of the Core plan. Image of the right is same exterior view with the Side porch MOD arrival and the ISE of the escape window seats to the Sleep MOD. Layers of whole body experience are added with these transformations. Revitalizing the existing core plan space with more connections to the maturing garden space. OUT and IN space interactions. Garden continue to mature and provide a source of DIY designed projects that are sweat equity with benefits as they also offer a cross fit work out. Source plans provides guidance for plant so that plants can be planted in location that when they are mature they accent the MODS and ISE as they arrive.

Before and after image below. Upper left is the Core plan image of the Side porch exterior. Lower image is same exterior view with the Side porch and Legacy MOD in place. Illustration of the transformation in process. A creator of a genesis home has the advantage of knowing dwelling evolution potential.

Kitchen as a core to the great flex gathering space. Food events are celebrated by a maturing process. Kitchen evolves from the core kitchen into a event space ready to transform for the next family event. Image below provides some insight in to how this area relates to the needs of the family unit. An inclusive multi functional making space. Young and old have a need to belong and contribute this kitchen has zone that develop over time to encourage all family members to enjoy the creative art of food sharing. Elemental need to nourish the body and the soul as source for kitchen design.

Image below is a side by side comparison of core plan kitchen on the left and phase 1 on the right. Kitchen zones create the possibility of all cooks to share in the food event making secession. Inter generational living each generation learning from the other in the act of elemental living. No problem with too many cooks in this kitchen.

The image below is an example of an OUT space enhancement with DIY potential. Courtyard created by the arrival of the Legacy MOD is matured into an outdoor living space. As an extension of the Legacy kitchen and living area a village of spaces matures. Legacy MOd creates a outdoor private space from the street or entry public side of the home. Well aged living space for parents that are home from a winter home ready to spend quality time with the family.

A view from the Mud room entrance illustrates a sunset meal ready for a family event. Inter-generational living supported by home design creates this experience a elemental moment. A humans scale space created by the MODs arrival of Side porch and Legacy. Outdoor space with a variety of experience layers into this courtyard space. OUT cooking and dining as supported by the Legacy MOD kitchen just beyond the sliding door. A fireplace sitting hearth can also be view from the in door dining area of the kitchen. Interaction between IN and OUT spaces are the whole body experience qualities of elemental based design. Simple pleasure recognized and celebrated. Active making of the family to create a unique space an expression of the family and the site they have chosen to make their own. A legacy wealth based dwelling transforming through the current family life cycle preparing for the next generation to enjoy.

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

Questions to consider for this Dialogue Post.

Submit your comments and blog post for consideration for posting. Active conversation about dwelling design for the modern family

Home based senior care and the reduction of loneliness. How can home design make an impact?

Core plan as genesis home transforms for the family life cycle needs. Planning for the future transform your home for options. What are your first steps?

What is a whole-body experience design philosophy mean for your family?

How can I keep my current home? Revitalize you home with MODs to create a genesis home?

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Flex Space

April 29, 2019

Dialogue monthly blog post are an invitation to start a dialogue about elemental home design. Post will provide a preview of the in depth content that will follow as an on line media experience exploring dwelling design for whole body experience spaces. As an on line source our content will continue to provide alternative design philosophy for the creation of a home for a joy based life. Flexing is a dynamic fluid approach to create a space unique to your family unit. Traditional space types become static so flex to meet the challenge of fluid family dynamic.

Flex is one fundamental activator by which the home plan can provide for the changing needs. Flex has the ability to cycle as needed to engage with the family life-cycle course. Core plan has flex spaces a multi-function based open plan space. MODs also have the ability to flex and become multilayered experience spaces. An event or a time frame ﬂexing is a powerful tool for meeting needs of the family life cycle. Each MOD has an experience areas which communicate the layers of ﬂex contained in the design of each unit. Flex spaces have potential to meet a long or short term need for the family. Flex spaces target the ability to change spur of the moment. A family member is participating in a play production. Stage and seating can be arranged quickly for a quick run through of lines.

A Source Plan unique to each site is created exploring the potential a village of space woven into the site. Source plan is a map or guide to the journey of flexing and maturing of the dwelling. The challenge is meet the needs of fluid family dynamic. Learn more about a source plan.

Examples of Flex options are communicated and experienced through an interaction of fluid media. Images offer a moment in the space with hints and cues as to the possible interaction between the family members. A burst video is a quick movie composition that is centered by an experience potential for the space in support of the design concept. A composite sheet is comprised of images, text, and traditional plans to illustrate details of the elements. The elements are building components infused with layers of support for enhancement of the space. This content is further supported by the interaction with the space through a virtual file that informs the viewer through user control interaction with in the space. View the burst video for the Flexing design concept.

The challenge to support the family dynamic needs fluid nature is the source for an alternative catalyst for designing spaces. Individual needs zones as a directive with a balanced approach to interaction between family members. Gathering space layered with personal space complimented by the ability to have visual and verbal interaction with others. Isolated personal spaces are layered within the MOD units. In the flex space gathering and interaction are celebrated and explored in a whole-body experience event driven design philosophy. Learn more about the Core plan and MOD concept

The Great Flex is layered with these personal while interactive spaces. Food preparation individual can have visual and verbal contact with a person reading in the sitting area. Family Dynamic Needs FDN are layers of experience potential. FDN is indicated with red text in the composite image above it can be a simple family functional need or a moment in the space living a joy based life. Elements of living are celebrated. Each component in the creation of the space is considered for the ability to create a whole body experience. Learn more about FDN

Elements with in the flex space are considered for the ability to flex and transform the space to the family’s current needs. Furniture is chosen for layers of flex. Mobile and ease of storing are the first consideration. Multi function is a plus for the selection process. Sustainable process of the materials used to create the products should also be of concern for any material considered for selection. Impact of transport to the site should also be a concern with local sources given first consideration. A gate leg table for the dining area allows for a quick enlarged table surface for a school project or for an impromptu dinner party.

Open plan and flex compliment each other to create a space that can support varied types of events. A space is freed from dedication to one particular event type. Boundaries are free to overlap and blur the thresholds. Interaction between the family members is an element of living is celebrated and explored. Dining table area is a great place for a child to complete home work while a parent prepares a meal and coaches the child through a tough assignment.

The Retreat Flex is a more intimate gathering space for a couple or parent child experiences. In conjunction with the Hub MOD this flex space transforms from nursery support for the early child age family to a home office or study when the child moves on to toddler with their own sleep space. A story telling before nap time as this Retreat Flex space is more suited for quite time and reflection away from the active Great Flex.

Retreat Flex open plan is charged with layers of potential experiences directed toward meeting the family needs as family unit matures. Mobile furniture and storage elements revitalize the space. Flex space layers can be used to recreate the space for the season change or by the introduction of a ISE Inteactive Skin Enhancement. Retreat Bay is one such unit that can be added as needs and budget are in balance. The image on the left is the entrance into this ISE units tree house like space. An escape pod space ready for the story time between a parent before the child’s nap time. Experience a burst movie about the Retreat Bay

Family dynamic needs change as the family matures at each stage of family life cycle. The core plan can be advanced in the layers of experience the space can provide with the addition of more MODs. MODs provide new experience option while advancing the core plan space. Side Porch MOD arrives to transform the covered open porch of the core plan into an all-season porch space extending the Great Flex with more layers of experience. A music room with a view of a garden a quick raise of the glass overhead door allows a music practice secession with garden fragranced breeze. Experience the Side Porch

MODs arrive and continue the flex / mature potential of the core plan spaces. The Core Plan roof flows out to create a shaded side porch space to extend the Great Flex . Side porch MOD installs under this core plan roof to mature the side porch to an all season porch space. Added layers of experience revitalize the Great Flex with a new threshold space to the garden beyond. See new MODs that are in early stages of design. A village of spaces becomes a legacy wealth home to be transitioned to the next generation.

Visual connection an interactive event within the Great Flex. Multi layered visual are enhanced by the filtered high natural light from the clerestory. Glass wall system shaded by the side porch roof are nature activated paintings of garden views beyond. Hearth placed within this glass wall system creates a light show and warmth of a fire within the gathering space. Experience the planetary movement as view of the rising and setting sun as well as the moon and stars are on full display. Food MOD adjacent to this space offers views of the art of making as the food event is prepared. A media screen can be lowered into view near the hearth to provide a family movie night with a view of the fire and snow shower outside. This moment is a return to the elements of living. Interact with a virtual file of this Great flex space

Sleep MOD location in the Core plan is rich with flexing opportunity. Composite sheet above highlights layers which are available for this MOD. Open plan MOD in conjunction with some mobile building components provide the ability to flex as the family needs transform. The family life cycle can repeat with a new generation of the family continues after the transition of this legacy wealth home. The Source Plan total concept design can take more than one generation to complete. Flex is about the ability to meet the new challenge of the next generation’s family dynamic. MODs beyond the Core plan units extended the IN space to create a village of spaces. Learn more about the village.

Sleep MOD options for sleeping spaces are illustrated in the comparison images above. Sleep space principle design is about rest and alone time a more intimate scale of space . Family members are encouraged to spend more time in the Flex spaces gathering and creating the next family event.

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When a child needs some extra home time. Home on-line office is an element to maintain joy.

Sleep MOD flexes to create a single child sleep area as well as the work from home office. Internet meeting central for the days when a child requires a stay home parent but meetings are set for the day.

Accessible is a fundamental need for any family unit. The ability to flex to an accessible home and then back is a design element maintained for the maturing process. Mobile base cabinets are layers of flex to transition to a full accessible kitchen with the relocation of the cook island under the chop station and the recycle island at the kitchen sink. Short or long term accessible design is an element of living. Intergenerational living is a pivot point for flexing to accessible. The design has paths and ability to flex to support physical limits of the human body. Experience a movie of the kitchen flex in action.

Flexing for seasons. Transition from IN to OUT spaces are activated with layers of flex. A double swing dutch door in the kitchen is a direct access point to the retreat porch. Winter and late fall when direct access is not in high demand. Dutch door in closed position with flip up chop counters down and the mobile cook island in home position the cook station is active with a view out the top glass door. As spring approaches the top section can be opened to take advantage of early spring warm breeze day while preparing a meal. Spring, summer, and early fall the mobile cook island is relocated to center island location adjacent to the range and the flip up counters are stored away. The direct access to the Retreat porch is active ready for morning coffee a quick outdoor lunch or an evening drink. A direct path from kitchen to the outdoor grill area is made ready by this flex action. Experience a burst movie about seasonal flexing.

IN and OUT threshold space flex for a warm spring day with sunshine and a warm breeze. Side porch MOD arrives to extend the core plan covered side porch to an all-season flex space. Side porch is designed with an overhead glass door. In the closed position the glass door layers the room with light and views of the garden for an extension of the Great Flex space for gathering of a maturing family. Opening of the overhead door transforms the space to an open porch space ready for an active day of shade/sun and garden play yard time. Experience a burst movie Side Porch MOD

Revitalize flex is the ability to change a space with a simple relocation of the furniture elements within the space. The open plan concept of the flex spaces layered with the ability to recharge and create a fresh perspective for a space. Revitalization can also be activated by season IE head of the bed moved to an interior wall for the winter months. ISE Interactive Skin Enhancements are modular units that are a plug and play unit. Integrated into the core design walls and spaces these units arrive as need and budget come into balance. This form of revitalize recharges the core space adding multiple layers of flex potential. Experience a burst movie on the Retreat Bay ISE

Flexing Kitchen as food event central the location near the Great Flex creates layers of interaction for the family. Designed based on opportunities for all family members to contribute and celebrate preparing then sharing a food event. Quick stop kitchen is located adjacent to the Great flex ready for any one to prepare and snack or a lunch. The location out of the main cooking area allows for family kitchen access without and interruption of the cook for the current food event. Mobile cooking islands provide layers of kitchen flex to meet the needs of the family. The appliance island has a flip up counter which creates a working surface well suited for a seated cook to provide su chief support for the cook of the evening. An aged family member can contribute providing them with an all important feeling of making for the family. The ISE of the kitchen island provides for a cafe high bar area for eating area for a quick meal or relaxing with a drink while interacting with the cook. Experience a burst movie about the kitchen island ISE

MOD detail page example as illustrated above is created for each MOD. Layers of flex are communicated with the combination of typical elevations and plans with text and images. This combination is complimented with burst movies and virtual reality files to complete the experience of the space. View a burst movie of the kitchen area of the Food MOD.

Flexing of the exterior envelope of the dwelling is maturing and flexing to provide layers of experience. Natural light and views are considered with each new addition to the village of spaces. An image walking tour of the exterior is provided to visualize the maturing process from Core to source plan completion.

View an example movie of the Core plan exterior tour.

Fore more information visit our Flexing page.

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

Next month dialogue topic will be on plan Transformation. Dwelling flexing and maturing activated by the family life cycle. Inter generational and well aged living options will be explored. Activate a static space to transform your family life.

Comments and questions welcomed consider your response to the questions below and share them with us:

What are my elements of living?

Family dynamic needs a refocused priority for home design how does that impact my home design wish list?

Flexing and maturing home for the family life cycle have you considered what that can mean to your family’s future?

Betterment of the human condition does this influence your home design ideal.

I need a space to create…. how can my home support my passion for making?

Does home design influence the quality of family life I desire?

What joy do I find in my current home?

What does simplify and start my legacy wealth home mean to me today?

Genesis home first steps what is my core plan?

Well-aged living what is that definition for me?

What is your current path to a dream home?

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Dialogue

November 21, 2018

Fluid media communication visual based language will be leveraged In this Blog / Experience. Elemental concepts of design for the betterment of human needs a return to a more fundamental understand of dwelling creation. A holistic journey toward design based on the well being of the individual through interaction as a family unit. Life cycle concentric catalyst of the family unit and the dynamic change over time. Whole body experience based spaces woven into the site as a refuge base camp for the family journey into this modern world. Focused simple living for mind and body. These are just a few of the potential opportunities that will be considered as topics to explore striving with each design opportunity to provide new paths for the journey ahead. In process content for the publication launch of this collection of media can be viewed on Instagram at RTEOL and Facebook at Return to Elements of Living

We hope that you will find our content to be challenging and thought provoking. We will consider the multitude of decision that are made in the process of creating and or finding your dwelling. Image below is the content page from the experience and will be the portal page / map with links to the topics of the experience. The fluid media will communicate the concepts and ideas for consideration in a graphic language. It is our directive that this interaction will truly be a dialogue between all that choose to participate. Each page will present a mix of images and written word with links to movie, panorama, and virtual walk through in an attempt to activate the imagination and encourage celebration and exploration. You will be in control of the path you take through the content. Empowering all to become the makers of the refuge you call home.

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