Monday, February 4, 2008

its about time...

for an update that is.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year have been and passed. The new year has brought new directions. I am continuing with my greenhouse design but in a different direction. My assumptions were challenged and I believe that I am on a better route now.
Previously my ideas of greenhouse had a certain supposition of size ( as in walk-in) that came from past examples of greenhouse-ness. I am examining ideas of non walk-ins ( incubators ) if you will.

I have competing themes at present, thermos-themed and fruit themed.
sketches will follow...

I am hoping to get some ETFE from one of the manufacturers (check it out on wikipedia and take a look at Project Eden in Cornwall UK)

I am also looking at using a mirrored acrylic plastic shell in order to trap light on the inside.

pictures are still a bit scarce.
I will put up sketches on my flickr soon.

another survey is in the works. I will link it soon.

thanks to all those who are helping me out.
-Carl