GRAPHIC EXPLANATIONS
The NEST is a research tool that is used to explore a
variety of construction communication and documentation
techniques. This includes the interactive 3D models on this
website.
The NEST itself is designed to be deconstructible, relocatable,
reconfigurable, and sustainable. It looks like a shed or
little cottage, but is designed to be highly self sustaining
-- a sanctuary. The little house is fully engineered and
constructed using a number of details taken from commercial
steel frame construction. It meets or exceeds all UBC and
BOCA building code requirements including wind load and
earthquake requirements. Important is that use of the NEST
as permanent housing unit may be restricted by planning
codes in certain jurisdictions.
Trademarks and Patents pending.
