I was peer-pressured into starting this thread
Been using the term "Intelligent domicile" since the term "smart home" bugs me because the lazy US has been in a retrofit for smart home adaptations and devices after the house has been built rather than having components like Europe that are built in from the ground up on new constructions.
In this county, I can do every single part of the construction myself and am going to do so with the exception of the LPG, and service connection at the street. Otherwise, I will do it all from start to finish.
I have a little over of an acre right next to Toshi's parents up on the hill. The lot is sloping off the ridge line so the existing pad needs to be cut down and pushed out in order to make enough room to build on. Right now I doubt it would fit a 1k square foot house.
While waiting for the permits and doing the excavation I figured I would share my concepts.
Low voltage
I've been testing out the feasibility of power over ethernet (PoE) low voltage lighting and devices since the traditional Coax and fixtures are all still native 110v and "smart" devices still use a transformer or converter which doesn't seem smart nor cost-effective to me. Low voltage is also less of a strain on a solar/battery system and can be at the same voltage or at least stay DC
Other than off-the-shelf components such as ubiquity and other rack-mounted home automation systems I have been buying LED fixtures, usb outlets, and strip lights that are in a 24-48v range to use with a PoE+ switch or injectors (48v) for use in recessed can/strip lighting in places like kitchens, bathrooms, and coffered or soffit ceilings. The products I have been testing things out within the garage have promise but some of the parts in the circuit are proving hard to source such as low-voltage wall switches and ceiling fixture lights that don't have a transformer.
HVAC
Jumping on the mini split/heat pump bandwagon. The house will probably be around 1800 square feet of climate-controlled living space and I would much rather run a 110v option for the mechanical needs rather than the traditional 220v style forced air systems since mini splits can be run via solar/battery configs with zero issues.
Stemwall foundation
This option makes the most sense for me since I can pour all the footings myself, lay the courses of block solo, and create enough height under the subfloor for all the pex, cable, and conduit since it will more than likely be a low angle roof design.
Low angle roof
Wind, and lots of it. On the Oregon coast, living on a hill presents some additional waterproofing and weathering concerns so I have opted to go for a low-angle roof (not flat) with a generous eve overhang to protect the windows. I've found that most folks who are exposed to the wind on the ridges have had some challenges with traditional roof designs and using traditional roofing materials in this wind value.
Utilities
A well will provide water with a very robust filtration system and a very large bulk storage tank, all major appliances will be LPG such as the dryer, range, oven, water heater, etc. I will have 250 amp power from the road but only to a smart panel so I can build the solar system later once the panels and the calculations determine the actual usage and system I will need. But ultimatley the 250 amp service will be mostly for the shop and garage since my welders and tools are a bit power hungry. A standard septic system with traditional leach fields is all the soils call for and have plenty of room for a tree'd tier system.
Tons of glass
Being as I used to be a custom window and door builder at Pozzi back in the day I will be doing all my own windows, doors, garage doors, and glazing myself on site. I am pretty sure I will be building the detached garage first in order to give myself a clean dry space to be able to glaze dual pane, argon-filled, structural windows throughout the house.
The plans
I am pretty sure I am going to draw my own plans and get them engineered but this is about the closest floorplan I could find that has most of the features I am looking for.
The "dog trot" area will be an outdoor kitchen area and I will put glass garage doors on each end for when the weather and wind are foul. The kitchen and living rooms will be swapped to put the living area at the view.
Does anybody have any experience with PoE lighting? I am learning as I go. Roast me.
Been using the term "Intelligent domicile" since the term "smart home" bugs me because the lazy US has been in a retrofit for smart home adaptations and devices after the house has been built rather than having components like Europe that are built in from the ground up on new constructions.
In this county, I can do every single part of the construction myself and am going to do so with the exception of the LPG, and service connection at the street. Otherwise, I will do it all from start to finish.
I have a little over of an acre right next to Toshi's parents up on the hill. The lot is sloping off the ridge line so the existing pad needs to be cut down and pushed out in order to make enough room to build on. Right now I doubt it would fit a 1k square foot house.
While waiting for the permits and doing the excavation I figured I would share my concepts.
Low voltage
I've been testing out the feasibility of power over ethernet (PoE) low voltage lighting and devices since the traditional Coax and fixtures are all still native 110v and "smart" devices still use a transformer or converter which doesn't seem smart nor cost-effective to me. Low voltage is also less of a strain on a solar/battery system and can be at the same voltage or at least stay DC
Other than off-the-shelf components such as ubiquity and other rack-mounted home automation systems I have been buying LED fixtures, usb outlets, and strip lights that are in a 24-48v range to use with a PoE+ switch or injectors (48v) for use in recessed can/strip lighting in places like kitchens, bathrooms, and coffered or soffit ceilings. The products I have been testing things out within the garage have promise but some of the parts in the circuit are proving hard to source such as low-voltage wall switches and ceiling fixture lights that don't have a transformer.
HVAC
Jumping on the mini split/heat pump bandwagon. The house will probably be around 1800 square feet of climate-controlled living space and I would much rather run a 110v option for the mechanical needs rather than the traditional 220v style forced air systems since mini splits can be run via solar/battery configs with zero issues.
Stemwall foundation
This option makes the most sense for me since I can pour all the footings myself, lay the courses of block solo, and create enough height under the subfloor for all the pex, cable, and conduit since it will more than likely be a low angle roof design.
Low angle roof
Wind, and lots of it. On the Oregon coast, living on a hill presents some additional waterproofing and weathering concerns so I have opted to go for a low-angle roof (not flat) with a generous eve overhang to protect the windows. I've found that most folks who are exposed to the wind on the ridges have had some challenges with traditional roof designs and using traditional roofing materials in this wind value.
Utilities
A well will provide water with a very robust filtration system and a very large bulk storage tank, all major appliances will be LPG such as the dryer, range, oven, water heater, etc. I will have 250 amp power from the road but only to a smart panel so I can build the solar system later once the panels and the calculations determine the actual usage and system I will need. But ultimatley the 250 amp service will be mostly for the shop and garage since my welders and tools are a bit power hungry. A standard septic system with traditional leach fields is all the soils call for and have plenty of room for a tree'd tier system.
Tons of glass
Being as I used to be a custom window and door builder at Pozzi back in the day I will be doing all my own windows, doors, garage doors, and glazing myself on site. I am pretty sure I will be building the detached garage first in order to give myself a clean dry space to be able to glaze dual pane, argon-filled, structural windows throughout the house.
The plans
I am pretty sure I am going to draw my own plans and get them engineered but this is about the closest floorplan I could find that has most of the features I am looking for.
Plan 623172DJ: Mid-Century Modern Dogtrot House Plan with 4 Beds and 3 Baths
This mid-century modern-style dogtrot house plan (that
www.architecturaldesigns.com
The "dog trot" area will be an outdoor kitchen area and I will put glass garage doors on each end for when the weather and wind are foul. The kitchen and living rooms will be swapped to put the living area at the view.
Does anybody have any experience with PoE lighting? I am learning as I go. Roast me.
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