Go BackHouse for Helen and Myles Moore
1996 to 2000
Chapel Hill, NC, U.S.A.
Residential, Designed
, Not built
Cast masonry and metal-framed house for chemically sensitive client.
Client:
Mr. & Mrs. Myles and Helen Moore
C.E.S. staff:
Christopher Alexander, Randall Schmidt, Seth Wachtel
Project stages:
Preliminary Design
Contents
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Moore House: Budget limitations for proposed project, on the basis of budget constraints and financing options considered by clients
14/02/1996
Financial, BudgetSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Materials re Moore Building Project per phone conversation on 7-Feb-97, including Document of Intent to Build, Preconstruction Agreement, several area maps, and photocopied photos of lot surroundings
09/02/1997
Design Matters, TransmittalSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting documents to be used in the design and construction of a Non-Toxic Home, including Soil Analysis, Covenants for property, Pattern for a Non-Toxic Home, Overview of allergy related features in a non-toxic home
22/02/1997
Design Matters, TransmittalSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Stating clients preference to work with Randall Schmidt on the design of their house
10/05/1997
Design Matters, NotificationSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Informing client for the preparation of a draft design agreement to be transmitted by fax
21/07/1998
Contractual, Design Services AgreementSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting draft design contract to clients for their review
27/07/1998
Contractual, Design Services AgreementSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmittal letter lists the following enclosures - signed contract, retainer, plat map, photographs, enlargement of plat map, sketched plan by owner; a number of the enclosures are included in the letter as attachments
24/08/1998
Contractual, Design Services AgreementSender:Myles Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting revised draft of design contract proposal incorporating changes discussed with client by phone
10/08/1998
Contractual, Design Services AgreementSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Client's request for a call with Randall Schmidt to discuss revised contract proposal version 2
12/08/1998
Contractual, Request for FeedbackSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Suggestion to client for alternative day for a call regarding draft contract (Proposal Version 2)
12/08/1998
Contractual, Response to RequestSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting two copies of the design contract, dated 13-Aug-1998, for signature by clients; one to be kept by the client and the other returned to C.E.S.
12/08/1998
Contractual, Design Services AgreementSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Request for help locating gunite and shotcrete contractors in North Carolina
21/09/1998
Construction Works, Request for FeedbackSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:John Sibert, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting early sketches made by Christopher Alexander, to be further discussed in a scheduled meeting
22/09/1998
Design Matters, TransmittalSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Regarding reservations for trip to Raleigh NC
03/09/1998
Planning of Works, Travel ArrangementSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Request for additional surveying work to locate and identify thirty five trees and early staking on site; includes four 8 1/2"x14" marked up survey drawings
29/09/1998
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Charlie Billings, Freehold Land Surveys Inc., Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Note transmitting a Survey Map preview material of the Moore property
18/09/1998
Design Matters, TransmittalSender:Donna, Freehold Land Surveys Inc., Camboro, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Request for information on local Building Codes: Municipal/Building Department; and sources for Hebel Block, a locally used building material
01/10/1998
Construction Works, Request for FeedbackSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:John Sibert, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Request for information from property owners including: property covenants, access easement deed, soils perk test, power company right of ways, status of electric power and cable television sources, etc.
01/10/1998
Design Matters, Request for FeedbackSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Re: Covenants; reply to Seth Wachtel's email on the issue of Yellow Pages, the real books vs the "Virtual"
11/10/1998
Design Matters, Response to RequestSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Costs to send local Yellow Pages for several cities in North Carolina or get a CD-ROM with the entire US directory
12/10/1998
Design Matters, Response to RequestSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Transmitting copy of Covenants for 105 Deerfield Trail
10/10/1998
Design Matters, Response to RequestSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Providing address of where to get copy of North Carolina Residential Building Code; and expressing limited knowledge of Hebel Bock
12/10/1998
Construction Works, Response to RequestSender:John Sibert, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Discussing the possible use of a brand of mortars and grouts containing fewer chemicals that may be compatible with Hebel Block
23/10/1998
Design Matters, NotificationSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Note transmitting a Yellow Pages book devoted to listings for building and repairing homes
15/10/1998
Construction Works, NotificationSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Note
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Moore House: Note transmitting checks for the Invoice for Phase 1 and expenses
01/01/1998
Financial, Transaction DocumentSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Note
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Moore House: Requesting more technical details on the structural behavioral uses for Hebel Block
09/10/1998
Construction Works, Request for FeedbackSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Mike Ibrahim, Hebel Southeast, Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Two thank you notes, one included on fax cover sheet, one dated 6-Oct-98; additionally a note dated 29-Sep-1998 on the unacceptability of the type of mortar Hebel Block uses
06/10/1998
Construction Works, NotificationSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Client addressing various items including: sensitivity to type of mortars to be used, site planning, carport location, autoclave aerated concrete, use of Hebel blocks
10/11/1998
Construction Works, Request for FeedbackSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Assuring client that concerns about health sensitivities are a priority; samples of materials will be provided for testing, C.E.S. will continue investigations for best materials to use; transmitting Improvement Permit applications for client signature
12/11/1998
Construction Works, Response to RequestSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Two survey map pages sent by separate faxes to Christopher Alexander, one showing a key to photos taken on site and the other, the proposed shape changes of the house
26/09/1998
Design Matters, TransmittalSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Christopher Alexander, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Providing estimates on engineering and other consultant fees
25/02/1999
Financial, Cost EstimateSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Memo clarifying services provided and additional information requested by C.E.S. regarding options for the installation of a wastewater treatment system including "Infiltrator" installation, groundwater quality, etc. on client's property
15/08/1999
Contractual, MemorandumSender:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Clarification on issues of confusion on "Soil Quality and Profile for the Design of New Septic System" Report; there is also a draft of the letter
03/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Note transmitting attached soil test report
25/02/1999
Design Matters, TransmittalSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Acknowledgement on report regarding conversation with Orange County Health Department and information on site investigations; invoice and check attached
03/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Larry Horton, Applied Water Technology, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Request for additional content to draft Report on "Soil Quality and Profile for the Design of New Septic System" to be presented to client; informing of phone call appointment
12/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Request for report from Applied Water Technology and draft report from soil engineer
12/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Moore House: Payment enclosed for Applied Water Technology consultation services and request for a copy of the report
12/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Request for response about volume requirement
15/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Request for draft report from soil engineer and all related correspondence to be sent promptly
16/08/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Myles Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Client informing C.E.S. to consider the 13-Aug-1998 Design Agreement terminated
24/08/1999
Status of Project, Termination of ContractSender:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Christopher Alexander, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmittal of attached letter from Applied Water Technology regarding "Proposed Home Septic System" for the Moore property
12/08/1999
Design MattersSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: On subcontracting professional services; includes Services Agreement, work order for soils analysis, site survey map, directions to property, and Orange County Health Department work order and certificate on soil evaluation dated 16-Feb-1999
19/07/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Forwarding e-mail from Helen Moore regarding changes to house square footage and design fees
15/02/1999
Design MattersSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Forwarding e-mail from Helen Moore regarding possible budget increase with a larger mortgage
15/02/1999
Financial, BudgetSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Regarding possible solution for paying increased design fees; transmitting Design Invoice for payment
12/02/1999
Financial, Transaction DocumentSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Budget questions and answers including ramifications of increasing the budget, banking issues and appraisals; there is also a draft of the letter
18/02/1999
Financial, BudgetSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Rough Estimate for construction budget
26/02/1999
Financial, Cost EstimateSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Regarding hiring John Sibert, results of past soil tests and inspection by County Health Department
25/02/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Transmitting check in payment of Phase 3a: discussing increase in budget; timing of future payments; use of a consulting septic engineer; overall sense regarding communication of ideas and priorities with C.E.S.
01/03/1999
Financial, Outstanding IssuesSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Reminder to pay past due invoice
03/03/1999
Financial, Request for PaymentSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:E-mail
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Moore House: Letter to clients detailing issues that have affected the overall project and budget to date; attached are "Extra Costs for Moore Design Work", "Special Invoice #1 Chemical Sensitivity Issues" and two photographs of proposed house model; there are also three drafts
27/04/1999
Financial, Outstanding IssuesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Re: Fair Resolution of Issues regarding Special Invoice #1; includes "Reduced Revision Special Invoice #1"; also an earlier draft of letter
18/05/1999
Financial, Outstanding IssuesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Client's response to 18-May-1999 C.E.S. letter, detailing client's viewpoint and proposal for amount to be paid for offsetting expenses of Special Invoice #1; issue that the site chosen by C.E.S. for house location "is not favorable" is raised and solution to correct problem is requested; copy of Site Feasibility Study dated 21-May-1999 is attached
24/05/1999
Financial, Outstanding IssuesSender:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Two draft letters Re: Request for Professional Conduct Investigation of Phillip Post and Associates; the earlier one labeled "For Randy" and the other "7/5 Draft"
05/07/1999
Contractual, Outstanding IssuesSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Timothy Saunooke, Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter Draft
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Moore House: Re: Site Feasibility Study - Deerfield Trail Property; Lot 105 Deerfield; includes site description and proposed house location assessment
21/05/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Timothy A. Smith, Philip Post & Associates, Chapel Hill, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: RE: Moore House Septic Inquiry; five drafts of a letter referring to the dereliction of professional conduct by the firm of Philip Post and Associates with regard to the handling of a septic investigation for the Moore project
18/06/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Timothy A. Smith, Philip Post & Associates, Chapel Hill, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter Draft
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Moore House: Re: Moore House Lot Analysis; asserting that there was never an agreement with C.E.S. to provide services; notification that Post and Associates' client was Mrs. Moore
21/01/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Philip N. Post, Philip Post & Associates, Chapel Hill, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Requesting remittance of $300 for services rendered
31/07/1999
Financial, Request for PaymentSender:Willem Van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting information relative to the design and construction of foundation and drainage systems for people with environmental sensitivity
02/07/1999
Design MattersSender:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Transmitting signed copy "Proposal for Initial Problem Investigation - Proposed Orange County Home Septic System Approval", with C.E.S. approval to investigate the septic system rejection by the County, together with requested materials
02/07/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Charles Blackwell, Applied Water Technology, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Proposed Home Septic System - 105 Deerfield Trail, Orange County, North Carolina; summary of discussion on County's 16-Feb-1999 determination concerning the proposed septic system and advise to perform evaluation of site soils; attached is the corresponding invoice
08/07/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Larry Horton, Applied Water Technology, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure , Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Proposal to use Willem Van Eck to undertake the soils investigation for the project
19/07/1999
Design Matters, Subcontracting ServicesSender:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Moore House: Two drafts of a letter intending to clarify and resolve issues with the client who are terminating the project, sent internally for being edited; first draft "Resolving Moore Impasse", dated 6-Oct-1999 and second draft "Moore Money Resolution", dated 5-Aug-1999
18/10/1999
Status of Project, Termination of ContractSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter Draft
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Moore House: Sent in response to the termination of contract by the client and stating the clients' responsibilities with regard to work performed by the Center for Environmental Structure, specifically restrictions on the use of this work and the outstanding payments due; there are five drafts of the letter
15/02/2000
Status of Project, Termination of ContractSender:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Myles Moore, Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
SEE ALL Correspondence
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Moore House: House and site model
01/01/1998
ModelCreated by:Christopher Alexander, Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CAMedium:ArraySize:16 3/4"x17 1/8"Scale:1/8"=1'A corrugated cardboard site model, with contour lines and slopes, indicating the tree and lake locations and studying the house placement, its volumes and roof material; house model made of balsa wood and thin cardboard.
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Moore House: Wall and windows model
01/01/1998
ModelCreated by:Christopher Alexander, Randall Schmidt, Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CAMedium:ArraySize:2"x21 1/16"Scale:3/4"=1'One balsawood wall study-model of window and door openings in relation to the elements forming them: columns, panels under the openings, stem wall and footing; included are two paper versions of window-opening variations .
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Moore House: Walls and window openings model
01/01/1998
ModelCreated by:Christopher Alexander, Randall Schmidt, Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CAMedium:ArraySize:6 1/2"x15"x28"Scale:3/4"=1'One balsawood wall study-model of window and door openings in relation to the elements forming them: columns, panels under the openings, frieze with geometrical ornaments, stem wall and footing; included are an elevation sample with a frieze with colored flowers ...
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Moore House: House early version
01/01/1998
ModelCreated by:Christopher Alexander, Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CAMedium:ArraySize:10 1/8"x6 1/2"Scale:1/8"=1'A cardboard model of an early version of the house; volume and roof study.
SEE ALL Models & Mock-ups
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Moore House: Preliminary Design Drawings - Floor Plans
09/03/1998
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, Floor PlanDesigners:Christopher Alexander, Seth Wachtel, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:PhotocopySize:8 1/2"x11"Scale:3/32"=1'Two pages, each one with an alternative scheme of the floor plans, with different gross areas: 1,980 sq. ft. vs. 1,742 sq. ft.; and two pages with blow ups of the 1,980 sq. ft. scheme.
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Moore House: Survey Drawings
17/09/1998
Architectural Design, Survey DrawingDesigners:Charles Billings, Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Medium:PhotocopySize:8 1/2"x11"Scale:1"=60'Survey drawing including the location of the trees with their elevation, and the recording of the two stakes and the ribbon which represent the early staking of the house location on site by the architect.
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Moore House: Sketches
11/09/1998
Architectural Design, SketchesDesigners:Christopher Alexander, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:PhotocopySize:8 1/2"x11"Five early sketches of house elevations.
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Moore House: Sketches
01/09/1998
Architectural Design, SketchesDesigners:Christopher Alexander, Randall Schmidt, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Original on PaperSize:8 1/2"x11"Three pages of preliminary conceptual sketches of plans and elevations; one page includes rough, overall volume dimensions, and indications of roof slopes.
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Moore House: Survey Drawings
01/01/1998
Architectural Design, Survey DrawingDesigners:Charles Billings, Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Medium:PhotocopySize:24"x36"Scale:1"= 30'Full scale site survey prepared by Freehold Land Surveys Inc.
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Moore House: Preliminary Design Drawings - Floor Plans
31/03/1999
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, Floor PlanDesigners:Christopher Alexander, Seth Wachtel, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:PhotocopySize:8 1/2"x11"Scale:1/8"=1' 3/32"=1'Two ground floor plans and two second floor plans on different scales and one page showing both plans together.
SEE ALL Drawings
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Moore House: Discussion notes from phone conversations
07/02/1997
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Notes on conversations and faxes by Helen Moore, discussing her multiple chemical sensitivities and her needs for non-toxic surroundings, as well as of her contacting local subcontractors; dated 7-Feb-1997 and 20-Feb-1997 .
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Moore House: Wish List
11/12/1998
Financial, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.2-page list with gross sq. ft and cost alternatives depending on design and additions.
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Moore House: Discussion w/ Helen and Myles
12/08/1998
Financial, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.2-page notes on phone calls with client dated 12-Apr-1998 and 12-Aug-1998, regarding bank loan review, design contract revisions to budget maximum, and contract terms .
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Moore House: Various accounting details
01/09/1998
Financial, Transaction DocumentAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Lists, receipts and bank statement regarding travel and project expenses by C.E.S. staff to be reimbursed.
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Moore House: Site visit schedule
01/09/1998
Planning of Works, ScheduleAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Schedule for visits by Randy Schmidt and Seth Wachtel to Moore House from 23-Sep-1998 to 28-Sep-1998; also includes listing “Materials to Bring”.
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Moore House: Seth's notes from discussion with Helen and Myles Moore
24/09/1998
Design Matters, Minutes of MeetingAuthors:Seth Wachtel, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Seven pages of detailed notes from site visit and interaction with clients over several days; includes closed eye visualization exercise and walk through on site with clients.
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Moore House: Site visit notes - Meeting with Myles and Helen Moore
29/09/1998
Design Matters, Minutes of MeetingAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Seven pages of typewritten notes with the design expectations of Myles and Helen Moore; from meeting in North Carolina on 26-Sept-1998 and 27-Sept-1998.
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Moore House: Travel documents for trip to Raleigh NC
03/09/1998
Financial, Transaction DocumentItinerary and invoice for Randall Schmidt and Seth Wachtel, with boarding pass, passenger receipt and baggage claim tickets for Randall Schmidt.
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Moore House: Handwritten notes on sources for materials and possible subcontractors in North Carolina
02/09/1998
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Some notes include background experience and education of possible consultants and subcontractors.
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Moore House: Pages from Chapel Hill Yellow Pages
04/09/1998
Miscellaneous, Notes2 pages listing Home builders and 2 more pages listing Contractors .
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Moore House: Miscellaneous Notes
01/08/1998
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Twelve pages of notes on early design concepts for Moore House includes: 18-Aug-98 note entitled “Very Rough Area Take off”; 22-Sep-1998 and 26-Sep-1998 discussion notes with Christopher Alexander; 2-Sep-1998 and 22-Sep-1998 notes with Helen Moore; note entitled “Wild Ass Guess ...
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Moore House: Invoices
01/09/1998
Financial, Transaction DocumentAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Three invoices for project related activities.
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Moore House: Invoice by design consultant for services provided
18/09/1998
Financial, Services FeeInvoice by Freehold land Surveys, Inc. lot survey with elevations.
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Moore House: Handwritten notes regarding discussion with soil engineer Willem Van Eck
28/07/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.3 pages dealing with key points on the site conditions and possible solutions for mold and fungi in soils.
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Moore House: Report to provide soil profile information for design of new septic system for property at 105 Deerfield Trail
31/07/1999
Design Matters, Proposal BriefAuthors:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.2-page signed and stamped Soils Report on suitability of using conventional septic systems at proposed house location; also includes reference page for Infiltrator Systems Inc; map of Moore site drawn by Van Eck; Addendum to Septic Soil Report which may ...
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Moore House: Series of handwritten notes regarding issues with soils/septic system consultant
29/06/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Key points to discuss with clients regarding suitability of house location despite differing conclusion by soils consultant.
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Moore House: Notes on possible consultants
29/06/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Eight pages of notes on soil scientist consultants, possibly following phone conversations; first date noted is 29-Jun-1999 and last 7-Sept-1999.
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Moore House: Invoice by design consultant for services provided
15/08/1999
Financial, Services FeeAuthors:Willem van Eck, NC Academic Associates Inc., Cary, NC, U.S.A.Invoice by NC Academic Associates, Inc. for additional professional services rendered.
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Moore House: Design invoice
15/02/1999
Financial, Services FeeAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Design Invoice dated 15-Feb-1999including fees for the completion of site design and reimbursable expenses.
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Moore House: Design fee analysis
23/02/1999
Financial, Services FeeAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Presents alternative fee structure for Moore Project depending on percentage of total contract amount, dated 23-Feb-1999, and a relevant handwritten note dated 26-Feb-1999.
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Moore House: Series of handwritten notes on the project by Randall Schmidt
22/04/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Notes include: a) CA’s Notes 22-Apr-1999 – Note to Helen; b) 29-Apr-1999 notes on conversation with client after receipt of 27-Apr-1999 letter; c) 3-May-1999 notes on client’s reaction to project breakdown in process.
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Moore House: Resolution of invoice with Moore's with supporting handwritten notes
11/05/1999
Financial, Services FeeAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Lays out absolute minimum to be paid by client with original amounts and discounted amounts for work completed, and for any additional hours of work. Handwritten note titled “11-May-1099 w/CA” presents CA’s bottom line on costs; also 2 pages outlining ...
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Moore House: Various notes by Helen Moore accompanied with reference documents
01/01/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Helen Moore, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.9-pages of text with notes followed by a compilation of excerpts from manuals and articles relative to the design and construction of foundation and drainage systems for persons with environmental sensitivities.
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Moore House: Listing of Engineer, Soil Scientist and Registered Sanitarian Consultants for On-Site Wastewater systems
25/02/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesList of consultants working in Orange County, North Carolina area.
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Moore House: Notes to Sibert and Seth
01/01/1999
Miscellaneous, NotesAuthors:Randall Schmidt, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Notes for: 1.Sibert regarding working on the site to minimize contamination; 2. Seth regarding the floor plan arrangement; 3. Rough interior square foot calculations; 4. Slope calculations for 1st floor and perimeter foundation. 5 pages total.
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Moore House: Photographs of mock-ups
01/01/1998
Mock-upPhotographer:Randall Schmidt/C.E.S., Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:InstantCharacteristics:3 1/2"x5", ColorTwo photographs of a rough wall mock-up with building blocks and solid bricks.
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Moore House: Photographs of the project site
01/01/1998
Site Existing ConditionsPhotographer:Randall Schmidt/C.E.S., Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:InstantCharacteristics:3 1/2"x5", ColorTwo panoramic views of the project site area with the surrounding woods, composed out of five photographs cut and taped together.
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Moore House: Photographs of layout process on the land
01/01/1998
Layout Process on SitePhotographer:Randall Schmidt/C.E.S., Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:Print, NegativeCharacteristics:4"x6", 35mm, ColorEleven photographs depict the preliminary staking of the house on the site, and eight images of the site.
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Moore House: 1.JPG - Moore 6.JPG, 3"X 5" computer disk
01/01/1998
MiscellaneousPhotographer:Randall Schmidt/C.E.S., Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:DigitalCharacteristics:ColorComputer disk, content not yet checked.
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Moore House: Photographs of the project site
24/08/1998
Site Existing ConditionsPhotographer:Myles Moore, Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:PrintCharacteristics:3 1/2"x8 1/2", 4"x6", ColorSix photos of various wild flowers and three photos of the owner at a Weaver Street Market, found in an envelope labeled “CU’s/H Shots Various”.
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Moore House: Photographs of the project site
24/08/1998
Site Existing ConditionsPhotographer:Myles Moore, Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:PrintCharacteristics:3 1/2"x5", ColorThirty photos of the undeveloped property with the surrounding woods, during spring, summer, fall and winter.
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Moore House: Photographs of the project site
24/08/1998
Site Existing ConditionsPhotographer:Myles Moore, Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:PrintCharacteristics:3 1/2"x8 1/2" , ColorEight photos of the property with the surrounding woods, taken in summer and four more in winter, all from specified directions.
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Moore House: Photographs of the project site
01/01/1998
Site Existing ConditionsPhotographer:Randall Schmidt/C.E.S., Carrboro, NC, U.S.A.Source:PrintCharacteristics:4"x6", ColorThree photographs of the project surrounding area with the lake and forest, and three more of an existing stone faced building.
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