A Down-To-Earth Architect
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Ferrel did some of the work on the structure
himself—including applying a triple layer of
Thoroseal on top of the thick foam insulation—and,
although he's on the verge of completing the construction
of the 1,800-square-foot building, he's still
$2,000under budget . . . at an
out-of-pocket expenditure of $18,000. That works out to a
square footage cost of $10, a truly remarkable figure for a
mostly contracted earth-sheltered home!
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The volunteer fire department in Rapidan has been in need
of a new building for quite some time. So, about a year
ago, a community group got together, and its members have
been donating time and materials to help with the
construction ever since. Macdonald offered his
architectural services, and—not
surprisingly—Rapidan now has the first
earth-sheltered firehouse we've heard about.
Toward the beginning of November 1980, Angus was busy
racing winter in an effort to get the walls up on
another earth-bermed, passive solar home near the
Bresee house. At the same time he was involved in a few
larger out-of-state projects . . . but, after his
years in the city and in Jamaica, the Virginia boy has
rekindled his love for his country community. He likes the
idea of being a local energy-efficient architect, one who
can operate with a low overhead and who has the ability to
tailor his services to the needs and finances of his
neighbors. He believes firmly that our land's energy
consumption patterns must change in the future, and that
the basis for making a comfortable conversion to a happier
and more efficient lifestyle is to be found within
the structure of the typical individual community.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A catalog of Angus Macdonald's standard
designs—containing brief descriptions and drawings of
five structures—is available for $5.00 from Survival
Consultants, Dept. TMEN, Box 21, Rapidan, Virginia 22733.
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