Arbors and for the life of me I can't remember the other name... They are a very long structure, used to have climbing vines on them, and a long walk way underneath....... this is going to bug me allllll day now..
I'll re~post it when I remember..

Bill, I know you know the name of it..
What is it/?????

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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Cheers i'll definately keep it in mind
If theres any other suggestions, then keep 'em coming, i have a whole A3 sheet of ideas to cover, which is titled, "Gardeners design ideas", and thats you guys.

Scenario: If i designed a room detached from the house, in the garden, enabling you to escape from the noise and action of life, what would you like in the room to entertain you or make you relax? Its upto you guys, as many words or ideas associated with it.
Cheers

Hmmmm....if totally enclosed and humungous....first a double person swing....and furniture ( easy to wipe down and clean)that you can sit back in with different positions,...(napping purposes, reading etc.)....light of various strength so can be used at night....lots of glass to enjoy the outside....but attach some kind of blinds that are easy(mechanical would really be nice with a remote) to block out too much sunlight...waterfalls (attached to side of structure), water fountains, windchimes...screen on some windows to allow fresh air....and don't forget the end tables for your drinks....maybe a mini frig...microwave...mini bar....the pulley system for hanging plants.....a small fireplace type deal....small sink...and hook up to electricity, small stereo system????!!! Oh yeah, don't forget a rain gutter type deal to divert water away from the entrance for when it rains.

If open like a gazebo type but big...glass on top with same sort of blinds with remote to block out too much sun...I would have screen that would be on the same type of mechanical opening (mosquito's)but able to leave them open during the day(maybe something with some type of a light weight magnet so it would stay shut(don't have a clue how that would be done and still be able to either roll up or go from side to side)....double swing, waterfall, water fountains, windchimes, bird feeders, place for birds to drink water from.....hummingbird feeders....attachments to have hanging plants (boston fern...lots of ferns) but have it with some kind of pulley system to make it easier to water....bench seating most of the way around the inside.

Easy to clean flooring...tile???...so it can just be squeeged(sp?) off and water from fountains etc. wouldn't ruin the floor.

Actually I have a very, very large patio, trellised and was wanting to do a conversion like the first scenerio. Here in California there are a lot of gazebo type stuctures around and for sale.

Did I forget to mention....a NO KIDS ALLOWED sign on the door....and a MAID!!!

Not sure if this is what you were looking for but I was having some fun dreaming about it...I am ready to move in!!!
Make sure you keep us updated on your assignment...and maybe a copy of the paper when done!!!!

*Something I would like to see more of are seating structures for around tree trunks. Like the metal, wood one's. I would like to see more of these in parks and homes....get people out and observe nature.

Anything that is made needs to be made to LAST for years....something that doesn't break or need painting every year. If it is something for a vine to climb....make sure the slats are not just nailed but use glavanized screws....I am tired of having to remake the thing after one season when the weight of the plant pulls it apart. And a pet peeve of mine...make it straight....so many times you buy something it is off whack by several inches etc...drives me crazy...it is like a picture on a wall that is ever so slightly crooked. grrrrr!

* I have been looking everywhere for a glass bird feeder....that hang on those two pronged steel posts. My mom had one several years ago but the wind came up real hard and it knocked against the post and broke.

If I could afford it ....I would have structures of all kinds on my property!!!

Any of this help...if not I will come back and hit delete!
Catlover

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Hey Nick,
Where the heck is Durham????

Just wondering???

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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Well, that sure is a loooooonnnnnnnng way from New York!!!
We have a couple of very nice members from over there. Hope they'll come thru and give you some more ideas....

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

Is this something in the ball park of
what you were talking about?????????

Solar Dome with Spa

Solar Dome with Palor Palms

I was checking these out last week and
thought, how neat.....................

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

OK, so i never knew that the solar dome was in existence, how i dont know is puzzling me, but i was thinking of the name Garden Dome so thats quite freaky. It does show however that this design is a successful product for the american market, and american ideas are continuously merging over here in England. The size of the Solar Dome is too large for an english garden, so my compact design fits in, but I also agree to catlovers suggestion that the footprint of the shape would reduce the space inside unnecesserally, and have made plans to make vertical panels for the lower hemisphere, rather than angling inwards.
Cheers for your help again guys, my lecturer WILL be pleased tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.
Nick

Yeh when i said glass, i meant in my head, glass perspex, which is a common thing for conservatories, but keeping in mind, in England which is where this product will most likely be sold rarely gets a long spell of hot weather, and when we do, its the quickest dash to the nearest litter filled beach, rather than staying in, however i have got plans and rough sketches to hinge all the glass panels to provide maximum air flow. I also wanted to make the view as open as possible for garden lovers to view their masterpiece ofcourse. Theres also a plan for the top panel to be a solar power generator to fuel the night lights and anyother heating element for cold times of the year. I do agree though, the option to have as many opening components will help if this design is produced in hotter climates.
Cheers
Nick