The case for adaptable buildings
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Modest buildings demand the same care as large ones, sometimes more. The specifics matter less than the practice of paying attention.
What did not work
Somewhere between the site and home, the notion finally made sense. Daylight is the cheapest and most generous material we have. We draw by hand early on; it keeps decisions loose.
Closing thoughts
Somewhere between a hillside plot and home, the notion finally made sense. I keep a short list of things to try next; drawing sections is near the top. I would rather do one thing deliberately than five things fast.
- Compare against last spring
- Start with staircases and nothing else
- Give sketching on site a full winter
- Ask someone at the courtyard
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