s u s ta i n a b l e d e s i g n + g o h o u s e SPRING 2014
PROFESSOR: TED SHELTON, AIA
COLLABORATION: P. ATTEA, A. HATCHER, M. IDEN, E. KELLER, W. KESSEL, N. POOR, A. REED, T. RASNAKE, S. SUGIYAMA, S. WHITMORE, M. WRIGHT
CLIENT: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESEE, ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY LOCATION: APPALACHIA REGION
NEED: The project parameters required an innovative design to increase material efficiency, environmental preservation, and civilian prosperity. The design team selected the poverty affected areas of Appalachia to simultaneously address the abundance, but ineffective us of green oak centers as a building material and the need of economic housing.
RESOLVE: The design team developed and tested various forms of green oak connections in order to achieve structural integrities. The team created prototype models to enhance construction consistency, while preserving the ability to customize for individual family needs. The“ GO House” is the product of our tests and aesthetic perspectives. The GO House is currently under further testing, but may be the answer for thousands of people.
COMPETITION: Environmental Protection Agency P3- Person, Place and Planet, Washington D. C.- Winner $ 90,000.00