Project

1. BUILDING A HOUSE IN
ST. JOHN
A multi-year learning plan

2. THIS PROJECT IS UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
 I have not finished this project
 I spent this semester doing research

3. BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS
 eco friendly
 hurricane proof
 bug proof
 Availability of necessary materials
 cheap
 does not need skilled labor
 meets St. John building code
 overcomes slope of property
 stays cool during day

4. POSSIBLE METHODS
 mud bricks
 shipping container
 earth bag
 tires
 rammed earth
 scavenged wood
 simple solar cabin
 foam panel
 Pressure treated wood house designed by architect

5. PLUMBING
water
 From cistern
 Water collected from roof
 price
septic
 Accelerates composting so not
gross
 Costs $3359

6. BUILDING CODES
 International building codes 2003
 Buildings must be designed by a licensed architect

7. RAZE MONEYWITH KICK
STARTER ONCE PLANS
ARE FINALIZED
Raise money with financing once plans are finalized

8. WHAT I LEARNED
 there are many alternative building methods
 People are willing to pay money for a septic system where you
poop in a 5 gallon bucket
 Insulation is as important in St. John asVT
 The international building codes are very complicated
 Earth bags are awesome

9. PROFICIENCIES I’MTRYINGTO MEET
ONCE HOUSE HAS BEEN BUILT
 Designing Solutions/Major Projects
 Read with Understanding
 Thoughtfully Produce and Consume Media (art, music, ads...)
 Communicate Information using Mathematical and Scientific Tools
 Express Oneself Creatively
 Set and Meet Goals
 Make Responsible Decisions
 Financial Literacy
 Collaborate with others to resolve issues and negotiate
 Participate in and contribute to a diverse community using cross-cultural skills
 Projects showing capability of and responsible for addressing complex real-world problems that matter to them and their community.
 Reason using Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics
 Learn Through Research
 Solve Complex Problems