Matthew Dumich is an architect. He sat in the NYC Flock House with his wife Christine where they answered 7 Questions and built Flock House models.

In the 7 Questions he described the NYC Flock House as “experimental – provocative.”  Would he like to spend time in a Flock House? “Yes, as a calm place of contemplation, but probably not overnight (if outside.)” To be self-sufficient he suggests “water collection from roof with cisterns. Incorporate thin firm photovoltaic cells on roof membrane to generate energy.  Hang vertical gardens on walls.” Recycled materials he suggests are: “recycled parachutes, street signs or tractor-trailer walls, and car windshield.” He could give “creative ideas and technical understanding of building” to a design and building team. He would want to come to a Flock migration, as “catalyzing communities, idea exchange – a new form of meeting place.” He sees Flock Houses as having “potential for high density housing of refugees and disaster victims.”

His Flock House model uses solar panels on the roof flaps, valleys on the roof to collect rainwater, and openings at either end to allow natural ventilation.

Roof flaps for solar panels

Roof valleys to collect water, runs off to water storage container.

Openings to allow natural ventilation