September 2009 archives

PS1 construction process: insulation

Icynene insulation installed by Home Energy Partners. They’ve been very supportive and flexible of the pocket shelters project. They don’t normally do such small installs, but they’re interested in the concept and hope to collaborate more on future structures. Thanks Ryan and Tom! Subfloor is installed on top of the insulated floor, all closed up. [...]

PS1 construction process: floor

I recently completed the floor deck for Pocket Shelter prototype one (ps1). Here are some process photographs and some construction detail notes.