Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Extending the growing season


Inflatable House Has Traditional Form
We love buildings that tread lightly and leave no trace, that give us a little extra room when we need it. (see all of our garden shed offices) Everyone has seen inflatable domes those jumping structures that kids love so much, but Altro Studio has come up with a more conventional house form made of modular, cellular sections that zip together. It could be the perfect inflatable garden shed. (For working in, not storing sharp tools)
It looks quite comfy, and full of natural light. Although, this was built a couple of years ago; people might worry now about living in a vinyl shed. The designers write:


Once the length of the house has been determined, each module is concluded in non-inflatable plugging panels, that can contain a door or window as needed. These last elements themselves, which allow for the ventilation of the internal space, are characterized by a side zip closing system.
With my luck the local woodpeckers will switch to plastic, start drumming on the side - loving the sound - and pop holes into the structure. Still would love to take a chance. This would be much easier to install - and take down.

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