seven planet HOUSE – initial needs assessment
Last night with John of seven planet and Tim of Tropical Salvage a few of us went and toured the new “seven planet HOUSE” (as pictured below) in SE Portland. Our current project: use this house as a marketing/educational/experimental tool – from the design of it to the infrastructure build, our goal is to make this home’s construction and maintenance and future operation as sustainable/mindful as possible.
The owners of the home have invited us at seven planet to use their dwelling spot as our first test subject- indeed it should be a good learning experience for both parties. In time, we hope to eventually replicate the sustainable practices we implement (at their home) in other shelters across the world. They have a practical need? Ideally we can fill it with a responsible answer as over the course of this project, we are going to be assessing and hopefully improving every aspect of their residence; everything from their lawn, to garden, to food and snacks, to lighting, to cleaning supplies, to furniture, to composting, to carpeting, to heat, to interior aesthetic, etc *we’d love your feedback on this btw!!!
We’d like to provide them the works – a total sustainable makeover of sorts. This picture reel is one of many to come – I will be posting new albums in the coming months as we transition this home to a self sustaining-low imprint household.
Telecomm infrastructure?
Composting?
Plant a garden?
What to do with old tarps?
Soil, concrete?
Share your tools?
What to do with scrap lengths of wood?
Junk in garage?
Welcome mats? Dog collars?
Water supply for all living creatures?
Naturing lighting? Outside dining?
Greenhouse? Solar?
Seeds? Starts? Outdoor cooking?
What to build/do with scrap wood?
What to do about the basement? Wine?
Staircase made from reclaimed wood?
Vintage is better?
Various flooring options?
Tile options? Water conservation?
Overhead sky lights?
What is your neighbors name?
100 year old tree?
The backyard - aka future garden?
What to do with big rocks?
Rooftop water collection system?
What to do about/with paint?
Stairs? The fence?
Imperfections are ok?!
How about the kitchen?
Seating options throughout?
What to do for curtains?
Duct Tape stops draft?
Pet care?
Heating options?
Mismatch is in?
Fallen cherry blossom flowers?
Bike?
The commute vs home office?
Healthy mind and body?
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