Critique my SketchUp Coop plan please!

[aart]

Yup those are small vents on the North and South sides up top. This drawing I did has not been built out - I have no studs, etc... so my space will shrink once everything is added. I didn't want to go through all that until I had my general design idea completed. The 8' max height according to our ordinance is from the ground to the peak. Once the 4x4's, flooring and everything else is added we'll lose a lot of height :-(

Makes perfect sense.

Thank you! I taught myself SketchUp - though was a graphic designer by trade before becoming a stay at home mom. My husband does a lot of work in AutoCAD but I really wanted to take this on myself since he's so busy. I have no clue why the first few pictures can't be enlarged. I realized the last couple can be clicked on and once they are enlarged you can click the back arrow (on the left) and view all pictures bigger. Goofy glitch or something.

I think I will have my husband do a ridge vent - I'd rather do it now then later regret not doing it.

Today I will begin the build out in SketchUp - I will definitely be posting pics and with that I will start my build thread too! We plan to start building in our garage over the winter

Ahhhh didn't think of that!

I use ACAD Mechanical and Inventor, played with sketchup a bit, but didn't feel like climbing the learning curve when I didn't need to. With your graphic background and a cad tutor onsite, looks like you did a great job. 3D models are a gas to create and a boon to the design process!

Definitely make as many windows and vents as possible, hopefully making them all operable so you have options on opening/closing as the weather, prevailing winds and experience dictates. All openings should be covered with 1/2" hardware cloth, fastened with screws/washers...but I'll bet you know that.

 

[GhislaineDel]

You might want to consider a dirt floor and use deep litter. That might save you a bit of height.

 

[jbher]

You might want to consider a dirt floor and use deep litter. That might save you a bit of height.

Our ordinance says we can't use a dirt floor :-/ I plan to put linoleum over the plywood and then use sand. Will use Sand/Sweet PDZ in the poop board under the roost. Not sure yet what I'm going to do in the run - thinking sand there too.

 

[jbher]

Makes perfect sense.
Ahhhh didn't think of that!

I use ACAD Mechanical and Inventor, played with sketchup a bit, but didn't feel like climbing the learning curve when I didn't need to. With your graphic background and a cad tutor onsite, looks like you did a great job. 3D models are a gas to create and a boon to the design process!

Definitely make as many windows and vents as possible, hopefully making them all operable so you have options on opening/closing as the weather, prevailing winds and experience dictates. All openings should be covered with 1/2" hardware cloth, fastened with screws/washers...but I'll bet you know that.

Yes I definitely think having this plan all drawn up and detailed will help us with the build. Plus I love seeing it all as a model first. I will make all of my windows and vents operable. The only vents I'm not sure about how to cover are the ones on the north and south sides - they're higher than what I will be able to reach to close... hmmm

 

[Eyeshot]

Yeah, looks good. I couldn't see those vents on the first pics but those should work nicely as long as you have something to cover them with when It gets cold

 

[aart]

Yes I definitely think having this plan all drawn up and detailed will help us with the build. Plus I love seeing it all as a model first. I will make all of my windows and vents operable. The only vents I'm not sure about how to cover are the ones on the north and south sides - they're higher than what I will be able to reach to close... hmmm

Cuts way down on 'field design' ...lol


Take a look at 'My Coop' link under my avatar....I rigged some rather rough pole operated latches for my upper windows.
Might be able to get some louvered vents that could be operated with a pole.

 

[jbher]

Cuts way down on 'field design' ...lol


Take a look at 'My Coop' link under my avatar....I rigged some rather rough pole operated latches for my upper windows.
Might be able to get some louvered vents that could be operated with a pole.

OH good thinking!! I will check that out now...

 

[efalls]

I Am looking for someone who could take the idea in my head and turn it into one of these beautiful 3d drawings. My coop idea that is. anyone interested?