Almost everyone would want to have their own home. But, if asked, how they build it? Likely to arise diverse answers. Nothing could be confused. Do not know how to take the next step. Especially if you've talked the price of land, the price of materials, the cost of construction, rental professional services, and so on. Dizzy? It may be so. But, not to be protracted. There are many people who are willing to help you. One is WikiHouse.

History

Carrying the credo "Architecture of the pople, by the people", WikiHouse indeed an open-source project to design and build a house. This project seeks to construction of dwelling more populist, simple, inexpensive, and sustainable.

Alastair Parvin and Nick Ierodiaconou are two men behind the project. They are from 00 architectural firm based in London. Dinisiasi project in the summer of 2011 is also collaborating with the Tav of the bureau Espians, James Arthur (who has now joined the bureau 00), and Steve Fisher of Momentum Engineering. WikiHouse launched in Gwangju Design Biennale in Gwangju, South Korea. Since then, the project was developed in various parts of the world.

After WikiHouse win cash prizes at TEDGlobal in June 2012, the money was invested in Brazilian youth mobilization project, Dharma, and the agency BrazilIntel analysis, by building WikiHouses poorest region in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aim of this cooperation is to provide a "maker lab" in which a CNC router can be Shared by the people while encouraging them to develop their own skills of design and build. From there then WikiHouse team plans to create a "lab maker" a kind of poor communities in various regions across the world.

Features

WikiHouse provide home design and hardware files that you can download for free on its website. You could use for its own sake or commercial. However, you are not allowed to use the trademark WikiHouse. You also have shared a work by the same license.

Charge

How much it cost to build a house style WikiHouse? This depends on a number of factors such as: how much work you want to do yourself, the price of the material in your location, and of course the design and specification of the home you want to wake up. All designs are available in WikiHouse equipped with tables cost of each item. This could be your guide.

Processing time

The time you need to build WikiHouse depending on the size of the house. The basic framework of the house can be assembled by a group of amateurs in 1 to 2 days. Other elements very varied from one project to another project, depending on the design. But, until it is completely finished, ideally need 3-4 weeks.

Renovation of the old house

You can renovate the old house with WikiHouse. Therefore, the purpose of WikiHouse itself is to provide the knowledge and tools to build, improve, and repair the house. All workmanship is in your hands.

There are many ways to minimize the cost of making the home. But, mostly in ways that reduce the quality of the home. For example the selection of materials that are less qualified, looking for contractors working on the house is not optimal, or even reducing the dose of material. But what can we do? Income sue someone has a home perfunctory.

Still there is really a way to reduce the manufacturing cost of the house, but without compromising the beauty of the house. One of them by selecting the exposed brick walls. By choosing this model wall, you do not need to coat the interior walls with plaster, acian, and plamir. Interested? Before selecting, first identify its pluses and minuses.

Plus

Exposed brick walls give the impression of a modern and industrial rustic, two contemporary interior decorating themes that are so current trends.

Save costs because you do not need to spend the cost to paint, plamir, acian, and plastering.

Exposed brick walls create the impression of a warm room, so it could be for home-style or classic shic shabby.

Minus

The negative side chose exposed brick wall is when you are buying a second home, and want to have exposed brick walls. Meanwhile, the walls in the house purchased is a plaster walls are painted cement. Here are some drawbacks.

Make exposed brick wall in the wall so the risk of spreading dust and noise. Dust is what potentially cause respiratory problems and other illnesses.

Alternative uses handyman services to make exposed brick walls will make costs more.

Exposed brick walls are easier humid, because there is no layer that protects from humidity.

This model also has the potential to spread dust and prone to cracking. Mortar lining is eroded when touched.

Somewhat difficult to install chains on the exposed brick walls.

Tricks

There is always a way to overcome the negative side. Here is a trick you can apply.

When filing plaster, it would appear the cracks and uneven surfaces. In some parts inevitably arise hole / well. To that end, prepare the mortar that will patch these parts.

To reduce the heat and humidity, exterior wall should remain covered with plaster and paint.

To reduce the humidity in the room during the rainy season, exposed brick walls coated with paint.

Avoid displaying any accessories on this wall.

Select models exposed brick wall for low traffic or rarely crossed, for example, the wall near the ceiling.

Regularly check whether there are cracks and hollow sections to be repaired.

Avoid frequency friction with other objects. Place the sofa or on the cabinet's side walls. Both are rare furniture being moved.

Use a mask, gloves, headgear and eyes, or other protective while attenuating wall.

But avoid these models for kitchens, garages, and especially the bathroom.