Comments for Vermont Architect - Robert Swinburne

Comment on How to become an architect by smalltown

smalltown — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:16:40 +0000

Thanks for the depressing reminder! The reward of actually seeing something you sketched on paper turn into reality and realizing it will be there for 30 to 50 years, if not a century or more, makes it all worthwhile.

Comment on Know When to Run by Red Flags « Entrepreneur Architect

Red Flags « Entrepreneur Architect — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:32:29 +0000

[...] June 13, 2010 in Architects, Blogs, Clients, Professional Practice, Success, Westchester My friend Bob Swinburne, the Vermont Architect, recently shared his thoughts on knowing when to run. [...]

Comment on Fern House in Winter by bob

bob — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:03:37 +0000

I think I put about 40 hours of labor into it and maybe $700 in materials.

Comment on Fern House in Winter by debsmith

debsmith — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:14:08 +0000

I absolutely love this little house. What would it cost to get one of these on my dream farm?

Comment on Providence House Progress by mangeek

mangeek — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:35:42 +0000

I -love- this design. There’s an empty, buildable double-lot at the end of my street that I’m trying to get my hands on. Once I do, I’m going to put one of these up.

Comment on Providence House Progress by kathleen

kathleen — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:05:45 +0000

Very nice!

Comment on Core-ten Steel Siding or A606 by lavrans

lavrans — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:03:05 +0000

Sure- I think that’s the wave of the future everywhere N. now- and pulling it through the roof, ala Mr. Lstiburek, et al.

This seems like a perfect system for cor-ten; I imagine that has a huge potential for condensation.

Comment on Core-ten Steel Siding or A606 by bob

bob — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:48:37 +0000

http://www.vaproshield.com/products/wallshield/
found it!
Hi Lav, I just f.b. friended you back. your name comes up periodically in Rachelle/Jan conversations.
vertical siding does need blocking and 2 rows per floor is fine. I usually spec. it as 2x on the flat within the wall. More labor but good use of short pieces of leftover 2x. Thermal bridging with double wall construction is less of an issue and with double wall, you basically choose your r value when you do the interior wall. I also like putting a layer of rigid on the exterior to keep the dew point outside of framing and for good and easy air sealing. ( Northeast concerns)

Comment on Core-ten Steel Siding or A606 by lavrans

lavrans — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:41:05 +0000

I think you mean to say felt and Tyvek (& like products) are not adequate by themselves

I’ve used the eldorado battens, but haven’t seen anything like I’m imagining the product you’re describing. I’d be very interested.

When planning for vertical siding I add blocking. I haven’t had the chance, but it seems like adding 2×4 horizontal on 2′ centers to the framing before sheathing would be a great way to reduce thermal bridging and provide nailing. There are a couple problem areas, and getting the sheathing assembly to meet expectations wouldn’t be as simple… mostly because it wouldn’t be expected. Still seems like it would be a time/money saver in the long run.

Comment on TinyHouseblog.com picks up Fern House by bob

bob — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:19:54 +0000

No plans, I just wung it. (can you believe I’m an architect?) I may draw it up someday. Palruf brand polycarbonate corrugated – I think you can find it at Home Despot. Stay away from PVC, it won’t last. I have done other clear roof porches with double wall polycarbonate from Sundance Supply ( an online greenhouse supply source) Solar lights should work fine. They are much better than they were a decade ago.