Underfloor insulation

The insulation is mechanically held (not show) by flexible wires to the warm side surface allowing a 1" air gap at the bottom of the joist bay. Ventilation is accomplished with screened holes in the sheathing.

Plywood was installed to "critter proof" the insulation.

With the building now fully insulated the temperature fluctuations were further reduced. Unheated or air conditioned the building is ~15* F cooler than the daytime high and 15* F warmer than the outside temperature in the mornings. The Temperature range for this trip was 45-90*F.

Yonderosa 'Outpost' update

Another Side mostly done.

Loft Floor / Porch Lid insulated

T&G Pine Porch Lid

Interior Loft Soffit

A look into the Loft

Adding a window

Window framed in and installed

Wall insulated and backsheeted for finish and trim backing

Unfortunately building remote limits your choices as to what materials are available. I did not plan to use this insulation but it was my only viable choice given my time and delivery options.

The Vaulted Main Floor area gives a spacious feel and affords many finish possibilities. We will likely use Pine T&G on the Lid and some Local Doug Fir for Wainscot, Panels, Base, Case, etc.

Exterior View of the new Window

Color Scheme

I also brought the first of the Cabinets over. There is a long way yet to go. We are pleased with how it is coming along.

"In me shed."

Shed inspiration - http://www.readersheds.co.uk/

Questions & Answers

ARCHITECTURE

	What is your specialization in architecture? Custom Design - Challenging and small spaces.
	What is it for you a good architectural design? Efficient use of space and materials. Time proven and classic styling with artistic flair.
	List the name of a famous building which you don't care for. EMP in Seattle
	What do you think of competitions? What types of competitions do you normally compete in? Competitions create challenge, challenges bring out creativity. I enjoy competing in any that I know about and have time for.
	In your professional philosophy, what comes first, function or form? Function first. Form follows and a good design is not a compromise.
	Can one copy and still be original? A great writer draws from the same vocabulary yet orders it in such a way to create something entirely original. Architecture is the same only without the limitations of language or dimension.

Stimulus Blueprints - Projects Found

Update:  Thank you for the interest.  Due to time challenges I'm no longer able to take on any more "stimulus plan" projects.  I hope to be able to post pictures once the projects get underway this spring.  Thanks again it has been a pleasure working with all of you.

May Progress

Started the Siding, installed some more windows and did the soffit under the eves and gable ends.


Plenty left to do







We're considering adding some windows on this side. I'm drawing a few options to run by the boss (Wife) and let her decide.

Yonderosa 12' x 24' progress

With the snow retreating I was able to shuttle materials and get a little work done while visiting the Yonderosa last week. Next month I should be able to make more progress on the exterior - installing the remaining windows, soffit (Pine T&G), Spruce 1x horizontal siding and Cedar shingles on the Gable Ends.



A little more detail about my visit to the Yonderosa can be read here