Comments on: From Rugged to Round

By: House Research Is Hard Work

House Research Is Hard Work — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:37:51 +0000

[...] ago, maybe seven or so posts everyone got to talking about why we build square houses instead of round houses. As noted by me, it was an interesting question — worthy of further research. Off I went; [...]

By: Jennifer Chait

Jennifer Chait — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 05:08:20 +0000

“Full circle” I actually laughed out loud at the sheer corny effort. Too funny. Thanks for stopping by – and for the laugh!

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:30:46 +0000

I wasn’t too sold on the idea until I got to those interior shots. That is kind of fun. And I guess a circular floor plan would make you feel … I don’t know … connected? That sounds good. The final exterior shot made up for the others, which weren’t really piquing my interest. So, I guess in the end I’ve really come around full circle on this one. Ha ha ha.

By: Sigrid Peterson

Sigrid Peterson — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:00:05 +0000

I spent a lovely evening in summer 2004, hosted by the owner of a round house, in or near Durham NC. The house and the view were spectacular, and the host cooked a wonderful meal for us, as well.

By: Jennifer Chait

Jennifer Chait — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:55:23 +0000

I imagine we got stuck on squares because think of the limited tools in the old days. Now we have tools that cut quick circles, hearts, and any other shape we want. Back in the day we had 'a saw'. I don't think I'd want to try and hand build (with my one saw) a round house -- easier to cut straight.

Although, me and my limited technical knowledge could be way off. I think I'll look into it because it is interesting -- and if it's at all cool I'll post it here.

Thanks for visiting.

By: Crabby McSlacker

Crabby McSlacker — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:46:34 +0000

Some very cool places!

Angelique raises a great question too–how did we end up so stuck on rectangles and boxes and not circles and spheres? Seems like lots of earlier dwelling like teepees (sp? tipis?) and huts and yurts were nicely circular. I guess it’s the skyscraper mentality–easier to go “up” in a boxy shape.

By: Marilyn Braun

Marilyn Braun — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:29:05 +0000

I think you’ve converted me! That house is just beautiful, especially the kitchen area.

By: Angelique

Angelique — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:12:58 +0000

Jennifer (I actually typed “Jeffiner” first… maybe I should return to bed?):

You know, I used to dislike open floorplans, but as I’ve gotten older, I have come to crave the beauty of having everything set out before you in non-linear fashion.

I wonder why humans (at least of Western European origin) gravitated toward “boxes” instead of “spheres”? Were they easier to build? Easier to protect? Easier to clean? (I think not on the latter. Damn walls. Damn moulding. Damn dusty bunnies.)

As always, thanks for the inspiring start to my workday!

Angelique