(North is to the left) The Shekinah Abode is a residence for a single mother with two daughters. The circulation spaces are wider than normal to create living spaces in them. The center hub of the building is the dining and kitchen area with a green house adjacent.
The Shekinah Abode is built into a south facing hill to give passive heating and cooling for the house. It also allows the possibility for fenestration for solar heating. The roof is also oriented for advantageous placement of solar arrays.
The structure for the Shekinah Abode is simple and affordable, staw bales. On the south side of the dining area is typical stick fram construction to support the windows. The foundation portion of the building is created by stacking recycled tires like bricks. They are filled with soil, contained with wire mesh and plaster over.
In the dining area of teh Shekinah Abode, there is a built-in table and bench. Above is an impressive set of windows that look out into the green hosue and beyond. The first and last rows of windows are operable. They allow warm air in from the green house or to release it outside to cool the space.
(North is to the left) The Shekinah Abode is a residence for a single mother with two daughters. The circulation spaces are wider than normal to create living spaces in them. The center hub of the building is the dining and kitchen area with a green house adjacent. 
The Shekinah Abode is built into a south facing hill to give passive heating and cooling for the house. It also allows the possibility for fenestration for solar heating. The roof is also oriented for advantageous placement of solar arrays. 
The structure for the Shekinah Abode is simple and affordable, staw bales. On the south side of the dining area is typical stick fram construction to support the windows. The foundation portion of the building is created by stacking recycled tires like bricks. They are filled with soil, contained with wire mesh and plaster over. 
In the dining area of teh Shekinah Abode, there is a built-in table and bench. Above is an impressive set of windows that look out into the green hosue and beyond. The first and last rows of windows are operable. They allow warm air in from the green house or to release it outside to cool the space.