Industrial Hemp CAD Designs Natural Sustainable Net Zero Home

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Industrial Hemp CAD designs of 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Net Zero Sustainable Home. 

Industrial Hemp Home CAD designs by Scotty-Energy Efficient Post Frame and Hempcrete creating a Net Zero- Energy Efficient Sustainable 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, Gardens, Pool, Basement, Safe Room, Green Roof, SkyLights, Dual Pane Windows, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Radiant Heating, Indoor Garden, Hedge, Landscaping, Water Features...see the easy to read CAD Details 

• HEMP HOME COLLECTION BY SCOTTY February 9, 2014 Collection of Hemp Home Design CAD Drawing photos showcasing the sustainable lifestyle that this net zero energy efficient home, gardens, pergola, solar panels, solar water heating, pool, garage, safe room, basement, fireplace, 4 bedroom, 2 bath…

• HEMP HOME POST FRAME LATERAL LOADINg February 9, 2014 Post Frame Wood Structure Design-Industrial Hemp Wall Construction Its all about Energy Efficiency and Conserving Natural Resources when using a Post Frame Building option with the added benefit: Post Frame Buildings […]

           

• Q AND A WITH HEMP BUILDING EXPERT GREG FLAVALL HEMP TECHNOLOGIES February 6, 2014 Hempcrete Wall Details by Scotty-  Hemp Home Building Plans Q-n-A with HEMP Building Expert: Mr. Greg Flavall Co-Founder and Technical Director at Hemp-Technologies on the Hemp Home design by Scotty Additional […]

• Hemp Home Catalan Vaulted Style Roof Waterproofing-In the previous post I have been illustrating how I plan to build the Roof System for the Net Zero Hemp Home.  This post shows how I plan to both Insulate the Catalan Vault Style Roof System and make it water proof.

• Designing My Hemp Home February 5, 2014 My goal is simple: Net Zero and Affordable In my quest to promote affordable sustainable buildings has lead me to discover a new building product that provides high R-value for energy efficiency and has the strength of concrete.  Hempcrete the new miracle building material!

  

• ASK A BUILDER-HOW WOULD YOU BUILD YOUR RETIREMENT HOME? My retirement home will be a Hemp Home!  I feel a Hemp Home addresses the main issue facing mankind today (co2 emissions) without sacrificing comfort needed in both energy and lifestyle choices.

  To ensure that my retirement income will provide the needed security as I age in place my hemp home will enable me to use natural resources in the building of the energy efficient structure-controlling costs in the build and the future energy costs.

   Taking pointers from the first American Settlers:  I will build my home from the land and use as many natural resources as possible.

  

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Build Your Home Today!
Hemp Fiber Board and Hemp Concrete
300% Stronger than Wood
Self Insulating
Water Proof
And More....

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Final CAD Drawings Platform Lift Labor Saver

Platform Lift Final CAD Drawings

• Enclosed 1st Floor with Gate

•  Birds Eye View Looking into the Platform Lift Shaft from 1st Floor

•  Basement View of Enclosed Platform Lift 

Basement View 

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Additional Labor Saver Platform Lift CAD details

Flooring System, Framing Details, Footing, Foundation
-see spec sheet for Fastener Details, Torque and Metal Specs

Example of Cable Location and Attachment Points at Flooring Support Beams.

Electric Platform Lift Design by Scotty

-making moving materials between floors easy and pain free!

  

1500 lb weight limit used in original plans-

an inexpensive option to prior post.

• Safety Switch Each Gate Kills Power in Open Position

2 Safety Switch - PWR Kill Locations on Gates

• Basement View of Support Wall and New Footing Details-Basement Floor Cut away-keeps platform even with Basement Floor Level for ease of loading and unloading of cargo!

Support Wall and New Footing Details

•  First Floor View Looking Down into Platform Lift Shaft

First Floor View Looking Down into Platform Lift Shaft

• 2x4 Standard Framing-Studs at 16in OC with DBL Top Plate

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Labor Saver Platform Lift Design

Electric Platform Lift Design by Scotty-making moving materials between floors easier and pain free!  1500 lb weight limit used in original plans-an inexpensive option to prior post.

Electric Motor and Spool-1

Electric Motor and Spool-2

Platform Design

Pulley and Electric Motor Set-Up for Platform Lift

Runners and Floor Cutout

Design Notes:

• With 1 shaft operating 2 cable spools will ensure 'level and even' travel of Platform Lift as it raises and lowers between floors

• Safety Rail Added to Final CAD Design

• The Simplicity of the setup will add to the longevity of the Platform Lift System as well as the required maintenance needed to lubricate the cables and pulleys

• Wheel Guide and Basement Floor Cut-Away-keeps platform centered in Lift Shaft for ease of loading and unloading of cargo

• Inexpensive Option when compared to installing an elevator to move materials. 

Next Post in Series:
Wiring-Safety Shutoff.

Final CAD Details

First Post in Series:

Design-Build ADA Wheelchair Ramp-

ADA COMPLIANT-RESIDENTIAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND RAMP CAD DESIGNS WITH BEFORE PHOTOS AND BUILD NOTES

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Design-Build ADA Wheelchair Ramp-

ADA Compliant-Residential Wheelchair Lift and Ramp CAD Designs with Before Photos and Build Notes

Before Photo A-Design-Build Exterior Wheelchair Ramp

CAD Design Automatic Wheelchair Lift Down Position

CAD Design Electric Wheelchair Lift in Up Position at House Level

CAD drawing- Determining Proper Ramp Location

CAD Drawing Final Design Exterior Wooden Wheelchair Ramp

Exterior Wheelchair Ramp CAD Design by Scotty-Scotts Contracting

My current project has a couple of phases of projects.  The first exterior project is adding wheelchair access to the front of this property located in , MO. 

After pricing a few of the electric wheel chair and stair lifts on the market, I found the prices start at $2,500 to $6,000-(each system has benefits and drawbacks).  Unfortunately, I learned that the costs of automatic systems are more than this clients budget can allow.  The clients eyes lit-up when I mentioned that we can build a ramp that will save him money and work within his budget.

To build a proper ADA complaint Wheel Chair Ramp I looked up the Specs and learned:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides Wheelchair Ramp Specification and access guidelines that most business are required to meet. Most residential applications do not need to meet ADA guidelines, but they are a good reference point for recommended ramp lengths.  Most businesses, churches, schools and other organizations must comply with-

ADA Specifications and ADA guidelines for handicapped wheelchair ramp access. 

• 1:12 slope ratio which works out to be one foot of wheelchair ramp for each inch of rise. For instance, a 20 inch rise requires a 20 foot wheelchair ramp.
• Minimum 5’ x 5’ Flat area at the top and bottom of the ramp.
• Minimum 36 inches of clear space across the wheelchair ramp.
• Minimum Platform size is 5’ x 5’
• Maximum of 30 feet in a single run of wheelchair ramp prior to a rest or turn platform.
• Handrails on both sides of the wheelchair ramp

See Scotts Contracting Google Plus Photo Album for additional Build Notes

Final Build Notes will be added at a later date as I am designing an Interior Option that would act as a Platform Lift / Elevator or chairlift from the Garage up to the main level in the home.

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Exterior Wall Hempcrete Insulation Retrofit

Why Hempcrete and not other forms of insulation?

• Hemp Plant Fibers are a natural product that can be grown and sourced from Missouri Farmers.
• Hempcrete is as strong as Concrete with less damaging effects to our climate and provides a High RValue
• Adds Structural Reinforcement

Learn More Here You will be directed to the main website for contact information and additional details.

http://stlouisrenewableenergy.com/2013/12/18/stlouis-brick-home-hempcrete-insulation-retrofit/

Designed by Scotty-Scotts Contracting
Build a Green StLouis!

The politics of bringing hempcrete product to market and grown locally I feel will be an uphill battle...until that time I  looked into substituting Kenaf Plant Fibers instead of Hemp Plant Fibers. Scotty added April 24, 2014 Kenaf Plant Fibers will not replace Hemp Plant Kurd / Fibers for Hempcrete Retrofit and Construction Techniques per Greg- Hemp Technologies

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Pt3 Kid Sized Plumbing-Small Biz Energy Efficient Design Build Project

This final blog post of the Series-Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project.  I will be addressing the Must Have Request of the Client- Two Child Sized Plumbing Fixtures and extra counter area by sink located outside of bathroom.  If you haven't noticed a design theme yet while reading about this project.  Let me give you a HINT: KIDS!  This project is all about providing a: safe environment for Kids to grow and learn!

Starting with the Must Have:

• Kids Sized Plumbing Fixture- 
• Problem Solved by a call to my preferred plumber and plumbing outlet.  I honestly didn't know these existed at the time of the Clients Initial Interview, but with a call to my Master Plumber who pointed me towards models by Kohler and Pacific Standard.  

11/27/2013 Kid Sized Plumbing Fixture On Sale $50 Milford Supply
4219 S Kingshighway Blvd StLouis MO
www.milfordsupply.com 

• Extra Counter Area- 
• The upstairs area is host to many activities for the children-crafts and crafting and other educational activities that will require ease of access to a Sink.  To me it only made sense that the sink area also be child sized!  
• Problem solved easily:  I will take the Standard Sink base and remove 12-14inches of the sides and back, then re-attach the system!  Saving Money by not having to order "Special" products!

• Kids Sized Plumbing Fixture

Extra Counter Area

Part 3-

• Pt3 Kid Sized Plumbing-Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project where I address the:
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  Kid Sized Plumbing Fixtures located in the Bathroom (part 3)

• 1 Sink located outside the Bathroom with Extra Counter-space (part 3)

Part 2-
Pt2 Ensuring Success StLouis Small Biz Energy Efficiency Design Build Project  Part 2 of this blog series I will be addressing the Open Floor Plan concept requested by the client.

Part 1-

In part 1 of this Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project I highlighted the three main points that are planned to make this project a truly energy efficient design that will provide this small business owner the space to grow while being energy efficient and not sacrificing the comfort levels.

"Proper Design Build Energy Conservation Techniques used 

in this project will ensure that this business owner will keep the 

energy costs low and comfort levels high-Scotty,Scotts Contracting"

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CAD Solar SketchUp Design Layout For Shading Issues

I use a CAD program for optimum Solar Panel Layout for the challenging buildings in the StLouis Region. This allows me to remove the Panels that are affected by Shading Issues. I then Place the CAD drawing onto a Google Earth Location and can provide a Clean Energy Output Report based on the location in relation to the Suns Position on the Location.

Step One Design the Building for Solar Array

Install Solar Modules 'Notice Shading Area'

Remove Solar Panels Located in the Shaded Portions

Insert SketchUp CAD Design into Google Earth for
Clean Energy Production Report 

April 29, 2018 update: Sketchup CAD drafting program was sold to Trimble after posting these images- Trimble CAD 3d modeling system 

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Pt2 Ensuring Success StLouis Small Biz Energy Efficiency Design Build Project

In part 2 of this blog series I will be addressing the open floor plan concept requested by the client.

This to me was the easiest part of the design build remodeling project and where there is a will there is a way! 

I accomplished this open concept by first determining the allowable span for the ceiling joists[1][2] And determined that 2x6 will span the needed 16' opening and is beefy enough to support the R49 Green Fiber Blow In Insulation [3].

• [1] "Maximum Span Calculator for Joists and Rafters." 2005. 6 Nov. 2013 http://www.awc.org/calculators/span/calc/
• [2] "Span Tables for Joists and Rafters - American Wood Council." 2004. 6 Nov. 2013 http://www.awc.org/technical/spantables/
• [3] "Step One - Calculate Your Need | GreenFiber.com." 2009. 6 Nov. 2013 http://www.greenfiber.com/step_one_-_calculate_your_need_how_to_install.html

I will be installing these ceiling joists on 16 inch centers supported by 2x6 ceiling joist hangers attached to a Site Built Double Joist supported by the 2x4 Interior Walls.

Ceiling Joists on 16 inch centers supported by 2x6 ceiling joist hangers attached to a Site Built Double Joist supported by the 2x4 Interior Walls

This will be a site built support beam that rests on each side of the 2x4 Interior Walls that frame the Dormer Opening in the Second Floor.   See Photo below of exterior view of Dormer on the Roof

Exterior View of Dormer Area on the 2nd Floor 

The crew and I will use Glue and 2 Rows of 3 inch screws spaced 16 inches apart.  To construct this beam.

We will also be using Metal Ceiling Joist Hangers that will provide the needed structural support to carry the load over the span below- Providing and 

Meeting the Clients desire for an

OPEN FLOOR PLAN

CAD Open Floor Plan per Clients Request

Stay Tuned for Part 3-Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project where I address the:

• Kid Sized Plumbing Fixtures located in the Bathroom (part 3)
• 1 Sink located outside the Bathroom with Extra Counter-space (part 3)

In part 1 of this Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project I highlighted the three main points that are planned to make this project a truly energy efficient design that will provide this small business owner the space to grow while being energy efficient and not sacrificing the comfort levels.

"Proper Design Build Energy Conservation Techniques used 

in this project will ensure that this business owner will keep the 

energy costs low and comfort levels high-Scotty,Scotts Contracting"

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Ensuring Success StLouis Small Biz Energy Efficiency Design Build Project

In todays day and age of small business enterprises I rarely find that a local St Louis area small business is actually thriving.  And when I learned that this successful small business needs to expand to meet the needs of her growing business I was more than happy to assist her in making her business a continued success by utilizing proven advanced energy efficient construction techniques for this Attic Conversion.

"Proper Design Build Energy Conservation Techniques used in this project will ensure that this business owner will keep the energy costs low and comfort levels high-Scotty,Scotts Contracting"

Here is behind the scene work on the Design Build Energy Efficiency-Attic Conversion and the Small Business Customer Must Haves for the project and how I am going to convert the unused attic space into a functional and energy efficient design build project that meets and exceeds the clients requests: 

Here are the clients Must Haves:

• Energy Efficient Design (part1)
• Open Floor Plan (part 2)
• Kid Sized Plumbing Fixtures located in the Bathroom (part 3)
• 1 Sink located outside the Bathroom with Extra Counter-space (part 3)
• Flooring options require materials that do not transfer sound and are easy clean up (part 4)
• No Harmful VOC Building Products (part 4)
• Cost Effective (part 4)
• Financing this Small Business Success Story Design Build Project (part 5)

Designing for Energy Efficiency

Since this project will be in the top floor of a two story building special attention was given to ensure that proper levels of insulation are utilized as well as eliminating air leakage.  

Here is a CAD drawing of the planned Ceiling and modifying the existing Roof Construction that addresses building code requirements for energy efficient design and construction.

Three Main Aspects of proper ceiling construction for energy efficiency: (1)Natural Air Flow, (2) R49 Ceiling Insulation, and (3) AirTight Electrical Junction Box Covers

CAD Detail cutaway view of the above Energy Efficient design calling out not only the proper ceiling construction with insulation and air barrier added to the Attic Knee Walls and Dead Space

CAD Detail-Energy Efficient Ceiling and Wall Construction by Scotty-Scotts Contracting

In the above photos you see that Natural Air Flow is mentioned numerous times.  The importance of natural air flow-is not only suggested it is required by the new building codes that are slowly being adopted and utilized in today's energy efficient building designs.

What gets me is that why some builders leave out this crucial step.  Its not a new concept and one that I learned in my first year of Drafting classes in 1989 while designing my final year Residential Home Drafting Project.  

What this natural air flow does is keep the upstairs cooler in the summer and is needed to assist in eliminating ice dams during the winter.

Rule of Thumb for determining this natural air flow from eve to roof peak is: 1 square inch for every square foot of space.  

This 1 square inch is then divided equally in half between the top and bottom of the building.  In the case of this building we will be using: Soffit Vent as well as Roof Peak Vent and to ensure there is unobstructed air travel Air Baffles will be utilized in the areas where the insulation contacts the underside of the roof.

Never let a Building Contractor neglect this important step in any of your building projects.

Stay Tuned for Part 2 of the Design process where I address the open floor plan.

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#DesignBuild Energy Efficiency-Attic Conversion

My next Design Build Project will be converting this unused attic into Energy Efficient and usable 2nd Floor Space.   

We will be performing major Energy Conservation Build Techniques as well as using Advanced FramingMethods on this Green Build Project 

Upon completing we will have the following RValues: R19+ in the wall, R49 Attic, R13+ in the Floor. 

My plans also call for Air Tight Electrical Junction Box Covers in the Attic as well as 6mil Poly Air Barrier for the Interior Walls. 

Stay Tuned for more project photos as well as otherCAD Drafting details by Scotty-Scotts Contracting . 

Build Green Scotty! 

#DesignBuild   #EnergyConservation  #AdvancedFramingTechniques   #RValue  #CADDrafting 

See more of the CAD Drawings for this Energy Efficient Attic Conversion at the link below

DesignBuild Energy Efficiency-Converting #Attic into Usable Space

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