Here is the link to download the sketchup model of the house.
Sketchup is a great freeware 3D modeling program formerly owned by google. It is now managed by a group out of Boulder. It’s a great program.
When I invested the 2 weeks of long days building the model, I often wondered if it was going to be worth the time. In retrospect – yes it was – absolutely hands down one of the best investments I made. The model enabled:
- Superior communications with the build crew
- The ability to “audit” materials – count sticks
- Communicate what the finished product would look like to my wife and others
- Helped identify mechanical defects with the engineer, Mark Benjamin, (970) 472-2394, www.crownjade.com during construction. We were able to do electronic reviews of issues using screen sharing before we started.
You’ll need to download sketchup to utilize the model.
Great design and appreciate the solar scoop…great idea.
Where are you building this. I have some land in Crestone Co
and have been thinking about a modified earth ship..Would
love to check yours out. I live in Boulder.
It’s near Fort Collins. Up in the mountains.