Fabric Shades

Deck House by Assadi & Pulido, Chile

The client wanted a deck of wood. where it would be possible to  incorporate in different areas of the house. However, this terrace lead to interior space that was enough only for a large living area connected to it.

So the architect have created:

 - Kind of folding  deck that match the slope of the site

- Outside area is worked as a free zone that rests over the relief 

- The interior as a capsule of glass incorporated to the folding of this wood board.

"The board of wood this deck generates runs along all the house, from the lowest part, - where a swimming pool has been added - to the upper cover, turning into the roof, showing since the first glimpse to the house, the use of wood everywhere."

Source: http://www.dezeen.com/2007/05/05/deck-house-by-assadi-pulido/

Jubilee Campus - The green campus

The University of Nottingham is committed to environmental excellence. This can be seen in the award-winning environment and design practices on their campuses, research and course provision

The Jubilee Campus is a modern purpose-built campus which now extends to 65 acres and is located only one mile from University Park. 

Source: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses/jubileecampus.aspx

River Trent water level at Colwick

Facts:
1. Nottingham city and its southern suburbs are 48m ( 147 ft) abovee sea level.
2. The River Trent is tidal, which means the water level rises and falls twice 
a day like the sea.

The river level at Colwick is 1.09 metres.

This measurement was recorded at 09:00 on 20/07/2013.

The typical river level range for this location is between 1.01 metres and 3.60 metres.

The highest river level recorded at this location is 5.50 metres and the river level reached 4.89 metres on 27/11/2012.









The maximum recorded level was around 5.28 m

Source: http://www.wow4water.net/images/200642183642.pdf
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/120752.aspx?stationId=2102

Site selection .. Holme Pierrepont

 


Site selection has been approved by Joe today, so I've started looking for some information until I can visit it ..

Holme Pierrepont

Holme Pierrepont is a hamlet located in south of the city of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It is in the Gamston ward of the Rushcliffe local authority in the East Midlands region.
The word "Holme" comes from the Old English and Old Norse words for a small island or low lying land by a river. "Pierrepont" is French for "Stone Bridge"; the family came over with William the Conqueror in 1066 and settled in Nottinghamshire in 1280.

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