Seed Home v2 Conceptual Design

Wall Interface Detail

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Engineering Verification

Hello,

We would like to ask you if you can verify our structural engineering detail for the walls of a single-story residential construction. The house is on slab on grade, and we are building using 4'x9' wall panels. These are 2x6 lumber framed panels with a 24" on center stud. The panels sit on a sill plate. Please see the concept document attached.

Our question is - is the panel-wall design structurally sound? We are using a top plate for shear stabilization of adjacent panels. Adjacent panels are fastened together using nails or screws.

Thanks, Marcin

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Frost Protected Shallow Foundation Design Guide

• From US HUD - [1]

Possible Shapes

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Utility Panel Detail

See Seed Home 2 Utility Panel

General Design Concept

• Based on Seed Eco-Home, Open Building Institute modules
• Grow home - expands as needed
• Helical pier foundation preferred. The Slab Decision.
• Modular - prebuilt modules allow for weekend build, and then full build in 1 week with 2 people
• Land is not included
• Includes biodigester and PV options for off-grid operation
  • Also see Onsite Power Generation and Storage-To-Grid
  • Roof area and all that will aid in calculations

Seed Home 2 Design Log

See Seed Home 2 Design Log.