Desert Barn
Joe Prudden, Architect

First floor: 1775 sf (outside of walls); optional second floor/bonus: 725 (outside of walls); total Interior: 2500 sf; master trellised porch: 125 sf; bedroom patio: 350 sf; main living porch: 300sf; outdoor dining: 100 sf; 30 x 25 garage: 750 sf

Description
Desert Barn uses energy efficient design principles and construction. The building plan allows for the maximization of floor area, with minimized wasted space. The design incorporates sustainable materials for their recycled content, recyclability, and their manufacturing process. Chemically stable materials and construction techniques ensure a healthy indoor environment. Passive design for heating and cooling, and the careful placement of living spaces, assure comfort through all seasons. Building material and massing integrates the building into the landscape and terrain. The roof is designed to catch rain water to store in a cistern for later use. The building functions as a holistic working unit.

South Elevation and Cross Section


1 natural ventilation (cooling through convection)   2 rain water storage   3 rain water collection   4 summer sun shading   5 winter access (sun is allowed to heat the home)   6 concrete walls and floors   7 retractable awning   8 natural landscape   9 outdoor living   10 corrugated metal   11 opaque wall system   12 recycled natural wood siding

First Floor

1 master bathroom ( 19x7.5 inc closet)  2 master bedroom ( 15.5x 15.5)  3 master patio (6x15.5)  4 bedroom/guest/den (11.5x11.5)  5 multifunctional room (11.5x11.5)    6 bathroom (11.5x5 ) 7 storage ( 12x5)  8 laundry (11x6)  9 pantry (12x6)  10 mud room (7x6)  11 kitchen (11.5x11)  12 dining area (11x12)  13 living area (16x12)  14 entry (15x3.5)  15 outside dining area (15x3.5)  16 outside living area (28x12)

Second Floor

1 bedroom (11x16 &16x16)   2 rain water storage   3 loft (5x12)   4 bathroom (7x9)  5 canvas awnings (for summer shading)   6 rain water storage   7 shade trellis  8 play area (13x7.5)   9 rain water collection

Alternate Plans
There are several alternate plans for the Desert Barn Home that have been developed, and these can be reviewed by clicking on the following PDF links: Tohir Home, Roman/Scott Home, Moser Home, No Butterfly Roof.

Construction Info
Wall construction is flexible; could be SIP's, super-insulated framed walls, or ICF's. Main mass walls can be block, concrete, or rammed earth.

Blueprints, etc.
Joe has created several semi-custom designs for this house concept and will customize and produce the blueprints for any client. This design is now under construction. Joe prefers to call this a semi-custom plan that can be modified and customized to meet your needs, as well as engineered to your specific location. The hard part is done, so he is offering to complete the design at $1.00 per sf, with any changes to be hourly or to be negotiated at a fee based upon your needs.