This was built for an art festival called Oerol on the island of Terschelling in Holland and was commissioned by the Rijkswaterstat. This building was made from Jute bags from the island and sand from right next to us to provide a solution to housin… — This was built for an art festival called Oerol on the island of Terschelling in Holland and was commissioned by the Rijkswaterstat. This building was made from Jute bags from the island and sand from right next to us to provide a solution to housing and dramatic tide shifts on the outer islands of Holland. Most buildings on the island are actually deconstructed, then reconstructed every year. Our building is also temporary but will decompose back into the ocean when the tide rises. A decomposable building!
This photo was taken after a one week completion, so we might look a little tired.

Robert bowman

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Architecture in Environmental Design at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

EXPERIENCE

POSITIVE ENERGY: Lead Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities: Radiant Design; Mechanical Design; Energy Modelling; Construction Detailing; Passive House Consulting; Education Projects: Commercial VRF Design;

CAL EARTH INSTITUTE: General Contractor, Teacher & Intern Responsibilities: 6 month internship, 1 year as a Teacher, Research & Development Projects: 2 full scale prototypes - Oman; Decomposable building - Holland; Various projects around Joshua Tree area.

PASSIVE HOUSE INSTITUTE: Board Member & Founder Responsibilities: Humid Climate Conference 2018 & 2016, Board Treasurer for two years.