Comments on: 320 Square Foot Concrete Pipe House – Part 3 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/ more attainable & sustainable Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:19:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: richard http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-40338 richard Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:41:51 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-40338 Love the design! was thinking along these lines myself. has anyone actually doen this? how would you water proof the pipe section? Love the design! was thinking along these lines myself. has anyone actually doen this?

how would you water proof the pipe section?

]]> By: Geoff http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-13509 Geoff Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:10:49 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-13509 If you're using concrete sewer pipe, why not build underground and take advantage of the compression strength of a circle/arch? Cost savings in heating/cooling alone would be outstanding. Plus it's mega-quiet, leaves your ground above open to gardening or landscaping. If you’re using concrete sewer pipe, why not build underground and take advantage of the compression strength of a circle/arch?

Cost savings in heating/cooling alone would be outstanding. Plus it’s mega-quiet, leaves your ground above open to gardening or landscaping.

]]> By: Billy http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-9541 Billy Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-9541 A Monolithic cabin would be the ideal structure. (1) Near Absolute Protection against Natural Disasters tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes) – designed to withstand 300 mph winds. (2) Fire Safe (constructed of non-flammable materials) (3) Energy Efficient – 50% or more Reduction in Energy Costs & Lower Maintenance Costs (4) Free Span - Versatility of design/use/max spare (5) Environmentally Friendly See http://www.monolithic.com/topics/cabins A Monolithic cabin would be the ideal structure.
(1) Near Absolute Protection against Natural Disasters tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes) – designed to withstand 300 mph winds.
(2) Fire Safe (constructed of non-flammable materials)
(3) Energy Efficient – 50% or more Reduction in Energy Costs & Lower Maintenance Costs
(4) Free Span – Versatility of design/use/max spare
(5) Environmentally Friendly

See
http://www.monolithic.com/topics/cabins

]]> By: Ryan http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7551 Ryan Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:48:33 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-7551 I love the concept, the changes i have made are: i put a window in the hallway facing out to the patio about half a foot by 6 foot just above the center of the pipe so the sun can shine in. i moved around the furniture, and got rid of the door going into the kitchen as the south facing door is the main door in my version. also an idea for the door is that the doors/windows are two vertical semi circles that pivot in the center (because i feel this will give a more modern effect and mainly because i font like the look of separated windows) ideas for positioning is at the base of a hill (parallel) where the hill runs over the pipe except where the entrances are end the patio is. ignore the bad grammar and spelling as i am 14 and relay cbf'ed. I love the concept, the changes i have made are: i put a window in the hallway facing out to the patio about half a foot by 6 foot just above the center of the pipe so the sun can shine in. i moved around the furniture, and got rid of the door going into the kitchen as the south facing door is the main door in my version. also an idea for the door is that the doors/windows are two vertical semi circles that pivot in the center (because i feel this will give a more modern effect and mainly because i font like the look of separated windows) ideas for positioning is at the base of a hill (parallel) where the hill runs over the pipe except where the entrances are end the patio is. ignore the bad grammar and spelling as i am 14 and relay cbf’ed.

]]> By: Micah Fink http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3930 Micah Fink Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:37:53 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-3930 I was thinking of a pipe home that is somewhat more ambitious. The hub and spoke design with 12x8 pipe has been on my mind a while now and it could easily be used to create a multi story design using two vertically stacked pipes end to end as the hub with radially aranged spokes on two levels. In addition, the use of the new X-Flex bombproof wallpaper to significantly reinforce the walls for buildings in earthquake prone regions is a possibility. I would also use a small footprint spiral stair the lower central hub. The lower hub and spokes would sit low enough that cool air could be pumped up with a simple fan and duct system. The top of the upper hub could be capped with clear glass or acrylic providing light on both levels. Not only roomy enough for a whole family or two, but earth friendly and an excellent shelter against all manner of disasters. I was thinking of a pipe home that is somewhat more ambitious. The hub and spoke design with 12×8 pipe has been on my mind a while now and it could easily be used to create a multi story design using two vertically stacked pipes end to end as the hub with radially aranged spokes on two levels. In addition, the use of the new X-Flex bombproof wallpaper to significantly reinforce the walls for buildings in earthquake prone regions is a possibility. I would also use a small footprint spiral stair the lower central hub. The lower hub and spokes would sit low enough that cool air could be pumped up with a simple fan and duct system. The top of the upper hub could be capped with clear glass or acrylic providing light on both levels. Not only roomy enough for a whole family or two, but earth friendly and an excellent shelter against all manner of disasters.

]]> By: Tiny House Living , Archive » Earth House http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 Tiny House Living , Archive » Earth House Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:03:08 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-1876 [...] idea for a tiny house community; a tiny underground house community. I’m particularly fond of tiny underground house concepts but we don’t see too many of [...] [...] idea for a tiny house community; a tiny underground house community. I’m particularly fond of tiny underground house concepts but we don’t see too many of [...]

]]> By: wes justice http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 wes justice Thu, 07 May 2009 01:50:58 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-1655 Your discussion of condensation brought to mind a different fix for the problem that would also make the dwelling more energy efficient as well. Have you heard of P.A.H.S. Passive Annual Heat Storage? If not imagine the thermal flywheel effect of an adobe structure on an annual cycle rather than a daily cycle. The house is left UNinsulated from the earth. When that earth is protected from precipitation the earth surrounding the home acts as a flywheel to keep the interior at an even, predetermined tempurature throughout the year. For further information consult the drawing at the following URL: http://www.earthshelters.com/PAHS_improving_earth_shelters.html and the homepage of that same site for a complete explanation. Your discussion of condensation brought to mind a different fix for the problem that would also make the dwelling more energy efficient as well. Have you heard of P.A.H.S. Passive Annual Heat Storage? If not imagine the thermal flywheel effect of an adobe structure on an annual cycle rather than a daily cycle. The house is left UNinsulated from the earth. When that earth is protected from precipitation the earth surrounding the home acts as a flywheel to keep the interior at an even, predetermined tempurature throughout the year. For further information consult the drawing at the following URL: http://www.earthshelters.com/PAHS_improving_earth_shelters.html and the homepage of that same site for a complete explanation.

]]> By: Michael Janzen http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Michael Janzen Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:51:40 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-1601 I hadn't considered that. Good thinking. Another idea had occurred to me along the same lines though. Imaging an open courtyard with small pipe sections around the edge. The courtyard would be the hub and it wouldn't have to be round. But I think your idea would be better for more climates. I hadn’t considered that. Good thinking.

Another idea had occurred to me along the same lines though. Imaging an open courtyard with small pipe sections around the edge. The courtyard would be the hub and it wouldn’t have to be round.

But I think your idea would be better for more climates.

]]> By: patrick giagnocavo http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1600 patrick giagnocavo Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:09:50 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-1600 Can I ask if you have considered a design which is a hub-and-spoke like model? I mean, construct a central hub and have the various rooms connect to the hub? The hub area could have a large natural light are for solar gain and lighting, and each spoke would be just for one purpose, thus, no hallways are needed. Can I ask if you have considered a design which is a hub-and-spoke like model? I mean, construct a central hub and have the various rooms connect to the hub? The hub area could have a large natural light are for solar gain and lighting, and each spoke would be just for one purpose, thus, no hallways are needed.

]]> By: Concrete Pipe House http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2008/08/01/320-square-foot-concrete-pipe-house-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Concrete Pipe House Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:50:29 +0000 http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/?p=171#comment-30 [...] to the Tiny House Design site to learn more. Michael made a total of four designs using this concept so be sure and check [...] [...] to the Tiny House Design site to learn more. Michael made a total of four designs using this concept so be sure and check [...]

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