1. Michael Jewitt Ronni Nimps Drew Pritt Michael Wolfe
Model Home Assessment
Michael Jewitt
Ronni Nimps
Drew Pritt
Michael Wolfe
April 19, 2011

2. Problem Definition
To assess the living conditions in Choluteca and research alternative construction methods

3. Design Priorities Resist heavy rain and wind
Remain secure against theft
Protect against fire
Conserve resources
Remain sustainable and affordable
Comply with local construction practices

4. Future Recommendations
Senior design program
Multidisciplinary focus
More teams on components of the model home next year
Independent Study for year-round research
Research grants for future endeavors

5. Structure Current designs Improvements Plaster over wood and mud
Adobe bricks
Concrete
Improvements
Adobe research
Concrete formula

6. Roof
Resist high winds
Redirect rain
Reflect sunlight

7. Water Collection
Rainwater barrels
Filtration systems

8. Latrines

9. Stoves Eliminate smoke inhalation Reduce danger from burns
Improve fuel sources
Control temperature

10. Acknowledgements Larry and Angie Overholt
Residents of Choluteca, Honduras
Citizen Engineer
Emphasis on sustainable design
Analyzing environmental impact
Dr. Dzwonczyk’s Documentation Guidelines
Post-Trip Assessment Documentation (2010) from Sriya Parthasarathy and Michael Jewitt
Dr. Job Ebenezer’s Presentation at Café Bella

11. Thank You!