Monday, December 7, 2009

#82 DESIGNING THE STORE * (revised 6/3) the blockhouse wings


The blockhouse “wings” are transitional structures on each side of the main building. They are enclosed and of pole building construction with concrete floors and exposed rafters. Part of the wings are enclosed with manual garage doors that open when the store is in operation and secured at night. The roof is artificial faux tile to match the blockhouse, with similar colors. It is sloped hard for the ease of snow removal in colder climates.



Although, there is no heat or air conditioning in these structures, a series of “swamp fans”, running water past the moving blades, cools these buildings and the customers. The lighting is by incandescent florescent bulbs. Of course, as in all green garden gates, the style of the wings will change to match the communities and geographical region.


There are a variety of uses, discussed in the floor plan, #84

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