Tsg Florida Cottage Design Ppt

Design Narrative The phrase “Florida Cottage” conjures images of a cracker homestead with raised floors, rusted roofs and sagging porches. The architectural vocabulary of Florida’s early settler reflects a regional connection to climate and expanding lifestyles. The most common building arrangement was the "Dog-trot," consisting of two separate cabins connected by one roof. As families grew, pioneers relied heavily upon this efficient design. The apparent conflict between expanding needs and resource scarcity has inspired our concept for a “quick response” and affordable housing unit that transforms design challenges into opportunity. Our primary design feature locates a clerestory along the Northern wall in order to maximize day lighting and minimize heat gain under the Florida sun. Additionally, the building’s compact footprint (40’ length) enables the intended northern orientation on any 50’ x 120’ lot while minimizing the land required to house multiple units. All building components can be supplied by Platinum Advanced. This single source approach simplifies the project delivery process. Each floor, wall and roof panel is made of light-gage steel and reinforced with injected polyurethane foam (which increases structural strength by 50%). Although the MD satisfies program requirements as a single unit, double-pen arrangements provide the option for expanding household space. Copyright © 2008. The Schimberg Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “ The Modular Dogtrot”

Site Plan Configurations

Northern Orientation

Maximize Day lighting

Minimize Solar Heat Gain

“ Our primary design feature locates a

clerestory along the Northern wall in

order to maximize day lighting and

minimize heat gain under

the Florida sun.”

“ Additionally, the building’s compact footprint

(40’ length) enables the intended northern

orientation on any 50’ x 120’ lot while

minimizing the land required to house

multiple units.”

Structural

16” x 16” CMU Support Piers on 3’ x 3’ x 2’

Concrete Footings

Platinum Advanced System or equal for all wall,

floor & roof assemblies

Architectural

Low or No VOC Paint – Sherwin Williams

“ Harmony” or Equal

Plumbing

All piping integral to prefabricated Wall Systems

Electrical

All conduit integral to prefabricated Wall Systems

CFL Light Fixtures throughout

“ The Modular Dogtrot”

Benefits & Features:

Stronger... Buildings have been engineered with Platinum Products to withstand 150+ MPH winds. Platinum has a class 1 fire rating. A more sustainable product... a more sustainable building.

Energy Efficient... Doubles the R-values and cuts heating and cooling bills. Allows for lower and less expensive HVAC equipment.

Environmentally Friendly... Little to no jobsite waste, reducing landfill burdens and helping our environment. We use no wood, effectively preserving natural resources.

Cleaner Indoor Air Quality... No volatile organic compounds. Air tightness provides a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable indoor environment.

Decay Resistant... Little or no wood for insects or mold to attack.

Copyright © 2008. The Schimberg Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preliminary Calculations: 1. Total MD unit cost estimated to be < 85k (fabrication, deliver and assembly on site) 2. Building Time (assuming 6 man crew): 5 days 3. Total Storage footprint: +/- 2000 cu/ft (based upon 10’-0” x 14’-0” panel footprint) Structural System “ The Modular Dogtrot”

Proposed Certifications