Foundation complete....................

It's a shame this will be covered up by the floor. It reminds me of a labryinth.

The open cells can be knocked out if needed for ductwork.

The rear area will be backfilled for the garage.

The basement floor is poured, with an interior drain in the center.

Remaining from the cutting of concrete block is a fine grey dust.

Waterproofing, drainage, & backfilling................

Against the basement wall, a membrane waterproofing sheet is applied over primer.

A drainage board comes next, followed by a linear drain & gravel backfilling.

Crawlspace backfilled.................

Earth is backfilled & tamped at foundation wall. Notice the anchor bolts at the front pier. These will secure steel columns for the "living roof" portion of the house. This section will be all steel commercial construction.

Because the perimeter was designed to even increments of 16", there was relatively little wasted block. I'm placing the smaller flat pieces in the construction driveway, where they break into even smaller pieces among the existing rocks.

Cells are filled...................

Mike fills the cells of the concrete block while John smooths above the bond beam & re-bars.

Concrete is poured into the pumper.

Recyclables...................

This is an environmentally responsible site.............................

that is after the Director of Environmental Affairs picks up each discarded bottle from all over the site,

& puts them in the bin.

Each week the bottles go to the Goodwill recycling center & benefits families in need.

Foundation walls...............

This high tech Solar Glove Dryer is
a must for every construction site.

I'll apply for a patent when I have more time.













Future occupants arrive to inspect progress.

The perimeter foundation wall is complete awaiting concrete to be poured into the cells of the block. This view is from the front door towards the basement ( workshop ) below the master bedroom. The remaining crawlspace will be conditioned to control moisture. Air conditioning ducts will be in the crawlspace, which is much more energy efficient than the attic.