Comments on: Back to the Future: The Binishell Returns http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/ Business, Better. Since 2005 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Danny Linkhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-75310 Danny Link Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:20:42 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-75310 where do I order the plans and materials...awesome idea !!!! where do I order the plans and materials…awesome idea !!!!

]]> By: Pamela Manleyhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-68656 Pamela Manley Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:26:13 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-68656 I saw your article about the Binishells today in Forbes Magazine... blew me away! Wonderful...would love to have a Binishell. They are a cross beteween Fred Flinstone's cave and George Jetson's space house. Fabulous!!!!! I saw your article about the Binishells today in Forbes Magazine… blew me away! Wonderful…would love to have a Binishell. They are a cross beteween Fred Flinstone’s cave and George Jetson’s space house. Fabulous!!!!!

]]> By: Rolandhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-68281 Roland Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:09:10 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-68281 Would a homebuilder be able to design, (or select options), then construct using his own team? As in what the Monolithic Dome Institute offers, with schooling and selling of their airforms, etc.Where can we all get more detailed information if this will become a possibility?Now...if only I could get one of these designs placed inside a South Pacific atoll, under about 15-20 feet of water. Then I'd have my dream of living futuristically in peace with Mother Ocean! Maybe a top hatch entry ? Would a homebuilder be able to design, (or select options), then construct using his own team? As in what the Monolithic Dome Institute offers, with schooling and selling of their airforms, etc.

Where can we all get more detailed information if this will become a possibility?

Now…if only I could get one of these designs placed inside a South Pacific atoll, under about 15-20 feet of water. Then I’d have my dream of living futuristically in peace with Mother Ocean! Maybe a top hatch entry ?

]]> By: Christian Johowhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-42422 Christian Johow Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:07:23 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-42422 Dear Mr. Bini:<br><br>Can this design (construction method) really survive an Earthquake 8,8 - Richter scale - as the one that we already had in Chile (Concepción)?<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Dr. Christian Johow Dear Mr. Bini:

Can this design (construction method) really survive an Earthquake 8,8 – Richter scale – as the one that we already had in Chile (Concepción)?

Regards,

Dr. Christian Johow

]]> By: Lukehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-40132 Luke Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:03:43 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-40132 How do I get one of the balloons to build one of these bini shells? How do I get one of the balloons to build one of these bini shells?

]]> By: Lukehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-23013 Luke Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:03:43 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-23013 How do I get one of the balloons to build one of these bini shells? How do I get one of the balloons to build one of these bini shells?

]]> By: Michel Daenenhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-21875 Michel Daenen Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:51:11 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-21875 Never seen that technique before, came accross it by the internet. This is amazing and might be one of the solution we are all looking for now we are facing climate shift and glabal polution. I'm seriously thinking promoting this technique in our projects. Michel Daenen Never seen that technique before, came accross it by the internet. This is amazing and might be one of the solution we are all looking for now we are facing climate shift and glabal polution. I’m seriously thinking promoting this technique in our projects. Michel Daenen

]]> By: Ana Kerdelhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16899 Ana Kerdel Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:15:36 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16899 This is truly a great system and one that should definitely be incorporated in developing countries especially those with hot climates. I think that once the prototype in Palm Springs is built there will be opportunity for the system to formally be pushed in different directions allowing a more versatile look according to the client's wishes. This is the only kind of construction that should be allowed! As was mentioned before the era of the MacMansions has finally left us and it is now time to look at different materials and ways of construction for architecture to have less of a foot print whilst accommodating the vast growing global population. This is truly a great system and one that should definitely be incorporated in developing countries especially those with hot climates. I think that once the prototype in Palm Springs is built there will be opportunity for the system to formally be pushed in different directions allowing a more versatile look according to the client’s wishes. This is the only kind of construction that should be allowed! As was mentioned before the era of the MacMansions has finally left us and it is now time to look at different materials and ways of construction for architecture to have less of a foot print whilst accommodating the vast growing global population.

]]> By: Ivan Blancohttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16837 Ivan Blanco Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:44:17 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16837 Great system. No better way to build fast, inexpensive, and evironmentaly conscious. Many dont realize most of the earths energy cunsumption does come from buildings. This system offeres a great energy effecient solution. Hope to see around. Great system. No better way to build fast, inexpensive, and evironmentaly conscious. Many dont realize most of the earths energy cunsumption does come from buildings. This system offeres a great energy effecient solution. Hope to see around.

]]> By: Nicoló Binihttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16731 Nicoló Bini Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:40:22 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16731 Nathaniel, Yes, it is code compliant with all US and international codes. Thanks! Nic Nathaniel,
Yes, it is code compliant with all US and international codes.
Thanks!
Nic

]]> By: Nathaniel Clevengerhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16714 Nathaniel Clevenger Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:03:24 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16714 Yes, but can it pass the building codes? Is it compliant with prescribed codes in the International Residential/Building Code? Yes, but can it pass the building codes? Is it compliant with prescribed codes in the International Residential/Building Code?

]]> By: Nicoló Binihttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16694 Nicoló Bini Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:38:21 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16694 Kristen, here are the main reasons that a Binishells only has 20% of the carbon footprint of a similarly sized traditional home:1) The system is extremely effective in terms of material used and construction waste generated. By comparison the amount of material used is around 20% or less for the same volume enclosed. 2) The material used is extremely effective in terms of embodied CO2. By comparison the embodied CO2 of the material used to build traditional home would be approx. 50 times that of a similarly sized Binishells. 3) While traditional construction is filled with thermal bridges (essentially heating and cooling leaks) at any of the thousands of connection points, in being a monolithic shell, the Binishells basically has no thermal bridging. This is important given that around 40% of the energy used by buildings is in heating & cooling. Kristen, here are the main reasons that a Binishells only has 20% of the carbon footprint of a similarly sized traditional home:

1) The system is extremely effective in terms of material used and construction waste generated. By comparison the amount of material used is around 20% or less for the same volume enclosed.
2) The material used is extremely effective in terms of embodied CO2. By comparison the embodied CO2 of the material used to build traditional home would be approx. 50 times that of a similarly sized Binishells.
3) While traditional construction is filled with thermal bridges (essentially heating and cooling leaks) at any of the thousands of connection points, in being a monolithic shell, the Binishells basically has no thermal bridging. This is important given that around 40% of the energy used by buildings is in heating & cooling.

]]> By: Mathew McGranehttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16687 Mathew McGrane Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:30:25 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16687 I hope this system finally gets the worldwide attention it deserves. There are so many possible uses and design solutions that it can practically replace the conventional and wasteful construction methods we are so accustomed to.The challenge is getting people to stop designing with a ruler! I hope this system finally gets the worldwide attention it deserves. There are so many possible uses and design solutions that it can practically replace the conventional and wasteful construction methods we are so accustomed to.

The challenge is getting people to stop designing with a ruler!

]]> By: kristin khttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/09/back-to-the-future-the-binishell-returns/comment-page-1/#comment-16682 kristin k Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:50:23 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=12865#comment-16682 Interesting system, do not understand how it would cut CO2 emissions by 80% though... Interesting system, do not understand how it would cut CO2 emissions by 80% though…

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