DESIGN+BUILD PROJECTS BY CLEMSON COMMUNITY BUILD
Cut, Grind, Weld, Repeat. This is the formula we have been executing all weekend in preparation for our build. Each gable of our structure is joined together by steel plates that connect the rafter to column and column to collar tie. In the process, each plate has to be cut to length, hole punched for [...]
After the big push to send our structural engineer, John Moore, our first round of construction drawings, we spent yesterday and will continue today redlining and coordinating with John on structural details. We have identified that not only do we have a big CD Set due by the end of the week, we also are [...]
As we are moving along with our Final Design, I feel it is important to speak to the methods in which we are communicating and how we are navigating 13 opinions for one final design. Working with a group of two at times, let alone 13 people can be quite the challenge. It becomes an [...]
During our last studio session, the team sat down and defined some program elements that we may want to consider in the design of the garden structure at Edith L. Frierson Elementary. Understanding the school's needs and what the structure will be used for is vital in creating a functional space for all to use. [...]
Now that “Spring Cleaning” is underway and nearing completion, we will soon jump into research and designing the next Community Build Project. Before we get too deep into the semester, let’s take a moment to meet the team! Gauge Bethea Where are you from: Sumter, SC Year Level: MARCH II Hobbies: Taking long drives, kayaking, [...]
The final blog post of the semester falls into the hands of the "princess" of Studio V. As much as I love the spotlight, this blog post shines a little light on those who kindly responded to my email during finals week. Even though we are still throwing together the final touches to our Enston [...]
Another day another truss. Now that we have moved on to the "real deal" of truss fabrication, and everyone is up to speed on the actual process of building our amazing trusses, let's talk a little bit about the mental preparation it takes to be a successful truss assembler, but most importantly, a Studio V [...]
Concrete pour #2 is complete and now we are on to working on the vertical piers! I have had a close hand in creating templates for the rebar that will be tying together all of our vertical piers. The rebar ties are going to be extremely critical to our piers because when the concrete is [...]
Over the weekend a few of our Studio V members where working in the shop to construct a mock up of our truss system. Mock Up 1: We began with a half-sized scale truss and went through all the steps it would take to fully construct our sandwiching of layers and members. Throughout this time [...]
We have officially made it through the Final Design Review and we are all excited about the positive feedback that we received from Green Heart. Some of the highlights from the review were that they loved the look and feel of our design. They said that it feels like a farm stand and love that [...]