Today’s article topic is foundations. It covers our decision have the house concrete slab uninsulated and thus directly coupled to the earth underneath.
There is a lot of debate on whether to do this or not. It is dependent on a home’s location, design, and ability to perform detailed simulation models.
Equinox House – Equinox Foundation
Work is continuing on interior plumbing and electrical. Things are being setup with the drywall installers to come as soon as the inspections are complete. The siding is on the way and should arrive any day now.
We have been having a lot of visitors to the house recently. Last week the alumni board from the Mechanical Science and Engineering Department at the University of Illinois came by to see the house and have lunch. Today a class in sustainable construction from Parkland College came for a tour. Pictures from today’s visit are below.
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