Green Dream House
& community garden at Mount Zion Chapel
3rd generation prototype - site specific art installation - designed & built in Bonymaen
Experimental Architecture Prototype
Built from MDPE water pipe and bamboo cane, this experimental structure features a new joint system designed for easy community assembly. Its plant-like geometric form has already sparked interest and conversation.
The aim is to activate Bonymaen’s green spaces, using the sculpture to raise awareness of climate change and foster dialogue with individuals, groups, and schools.
Lower down images include a polytunnel-style cover which transforms the structure into a prototype greenhouse, creating a sheltered space for activities. The second-generation prototype uses CAD modelling to produce the first 3D-printed corn-starch joints. Secondly, a stronger PET3 (recycled plastic), an eco-friendly step, was used toward sustainable, locally replicable design.
There is also a community garden, with both flower and vegetable planting under development weekly by Anne Hayes and her team.
Prototype PETG joints and test waterproof membrane.
The CAD-designed joints below are printed from natural maize by Oliver Landau Williams of Printotype Ltd. The improved prototype joints replace the original handmade joints, improving the structure's geometry, ideally, so it can be constructed and deconstructed without the need of instructions. Templating of the polythene skin is another part of the experimental prototype process the idea is to find a manufacturer when wind and rain loading testing has been undertaken.
The Green Dream House is a branded and original product from Bonymaen.
Thanks to Dave Edwards, Ewan Coombs, Chris Coppock, Anne Hayes and Chris Lewis who and have helped build the Community Dream House and the community garden.