Concept Text:

Throughout the design of a house a key aspect to consider is environmental factors affecting the design, orientation and location of the design. Through this key consideration I am going to deconstruct the current model and attempt to create an even more environmentally driven conceptual house including research into solar paths, wind direction and possible ways to maximise these influences for the better within the design. For my technology part of the assignment I am currently deciding whether to pursue the use of the Revit Ecotect program to test my design pre/post alterations or whether I want to create a website which attempts to explain my concept. Other considerations for my design will be whether to remodel my roof, add louvres for windows and possibly creating a wind tunnel through my house to catch the wind in summer in an effort to cool the house. All these elements will need to be researched further to gain more knowledge.