The Florida Cottage Design Competition 2008 entry by Lilian Menéndez Sherrard emphasizes creating adaptable housing solutions that respect community needs and historical context. The design, aimed at post-disaster recovery, incorporates sustainable features and a customizable kit of parts for diverse family configurations. This framework encourages community interaction while addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.

1. Florida Cottage Design Competition 2008 The following presentation was the initial entry to the 2008 Florida Cottage Design Competition put together by the Florida Foundation for Architecture. This entry was awarded a first place along with a second first place and a third place winner. To learn more about the other winners visit: http://www.aiafla.org/Emerging-Professionals_Emerging_Professionals-Designs.cfm by Lilian Menéndez Sherrard, Registered Architect in FL, LEED AP

2. Florida Cottage Design challenge Sometimes what starts as temporary can become permanent. this design looks to Florida’s past to find clues to create housing that respects the dignity of it’s inhabitants and forms the foundation for a community. Design solution : Whether it is after a natural disaster or financial troubles, This entry seeks to provide an economic solution to quickly create a sustainable & adaptable framework onto which individuals can express themselves, Choose a configuration that meets their needs and allow for true interaction with their neighbors and the environment; a framework upon which a community can be built. an adaptable solution “ Almost three years after the hurricane, city officials estimate there are more than 3,000 trailers left in New Orleans.” (Source: JJ SutherlanD; NPR 7/19/2008) Because a community is made of people, not just buildings.

3. Florida’s Typologies I-House Four-Square Dog-Trot Shot-Gun The solution is in Creating a kit of parts that will allow families to adapt and customize their home according to their needs or site specific issues.

4. Kit of Parts The Armature: Each Unit is made of the same configuration of steel frame. Infill metal studs will create the walls The Units: Common A - living unit B - service unit Private C - bedroom unit D - master bedroom unit Unit A Unit B Unit C Unit D

5. Basic Configuration Components: Main Roof Front Porch Back Porch Car Porch Finished Units are shipped to the site and assembled using special integral brackets which also provide attachment for the roof structure. This system allows components to be changed or disassembled as needed.

6. Basic Configuration 5. Open Play 6. Bedroom 7. Master Suite 8. Carport LEGEND: Living/Dining Kitchen Bathroom Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 8 9. Front Porch 10. Back Porch 11. Exterior roof Support structure 9 10 11 1393 SF

7. The Parts Roof & Infill Porch Carport

8. The Parts Create the whole

9. Sustainable Features 8. Fuel Cell 9. Moisture from rooms is drawn into dehumidifier 10. Excess water goes into H2O tank 11. Dry air goes into air handler 12. Air gets distributed through out the house A Photo-Voltaic Panels Roof System : Metal roof over SIP (made w/ structural gyp. panel & waterproofing top layer over light gauge steel frame Wall System : Exterior fiber cement siding, over ext. gyp. board w/ waterproofing layer on metal stud infill w/ R-20 spray insulation, & Interior Gypsum Board Floor System : Flooring system over structural gyp. panel on light gauge metal frame Gutter & Downspouts : Direct water to storage tanks below floor Water Storage Tanks: Approx. 8,000 gal. of water can be stored in the integral tanks. Ceiling Fans : Connected to motion sensors to come on when room is occupied, improving comfort while reducing the need for air conditioning. Window System : Impact resistant insulated low-E glass, operable Clerestory Windows : Appropriate selection of roof configuration will maximize natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting during most of the day. High ceilings: allow for convective cooling. C B D D F G I H G I H K. Footing System: Pier and pile footing system minimize site impact. L. Indoor Quality: Low VOC paints & formaldehyde free adhesives. L

10. Sustainable Systems Power System Energy from sun collected during the day with solar panels Main electrical panel Power to house electricity surplus used to power hydrogen generator H2O tank Oxygen storage Hydrogen storage Fuel Cell 9. Moisture from rooms is drawn into dehumidifier 10. Excess water goes into H2O tank 11. Dry air goes into air handler 12. Dry cooled Air gets distributed through out the house 13. Water heater connected to solar System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Water Collection System Storage Tanks Filtration System Gutter Downspout A A A B C D D 13

11. The Community The pre-manufactured framework allows for architectural Diversity that represents a true Florida community and contextual adjustment to take advantage of Florida’s abundant sun .

12. An Adaptable Solution In the end providing shelter only satisfies the most basic of human needs. This design concept strives to reach beyond, by providing a framework where true diversity can be accomplished and a self sustainable community can be formed.