DESIGN+BUILD PROJECTS BY CLEMSON COMMUNITY BUILD
So today we got the news from Pastre that we might have to redo our deck frames for the cleaning area. This is a possibility because the way our joist are running now does not support the loads of the deck. So now we are getting in touch with John Moore to find out if adding [...]
Yes! we are really building the GAP SHED! I really enjoy working on a real stuff instead of using the computer in front of a desk. From last Saturday, we've been working hard for three days. On Saturday, We are working on the decking system. And on Sunday, we make our wood piece into perfect shape. So [...]
After our trip to Southern Lumber yesterday, we learned of their gracious contribution to help out with our GAP shed, and we were able to order the bulk of our structural materials today. We will be expecting a huge shipment of lumber at the shop tomorrow so we can begin framing. Our open house is [...]
Today, we have a field trip to Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. It is one of the biggest wood shop in Charleston. For the ITC Joint Practice project, we have been there to order lumbers, so we will similar with the shop. This time, the managers show us a profound presentation which includes some of [...]
As what the case used to be , I continued to be in charge of the Cooler. I have been trying to figure out how to build in a reasonable way based on detail research. FRP-We use wood frame + FRP sandwich wall system, window frame and owner-built insulated door. Based on the basic diagram [...]
As Studio V works through the construction documents, we are discovering how much ambiguity existed in our conceptual design. We presented basic ideas of assembly during the conceptual design phase, but we are now asking very specific questions about this assembly. How exactly is the roof beam supported by the wall? How will an insulated [...]
In preparation for our next meeting with John Moore, Studio V is in the process of getting together a booklet of Construction Docs. Revit has proven to be a great tool for us during this process, and we are moving forward quickly, hoping that by Friday our GAP shed will be figured out structurally down to [...]
This is the first day after spring break. During the break, some of us stayed in Charleston working together about the whole structure of our shed, others traveled around in the US. I hope all of us have a good break. I still work on the drainage system. In last review, I got some information [...]
As we part ways for Spring Break we have all taken on a task to master over the break. I am back on the sink project. I originally did my research into the sinks and their orientation. Then when we got back into one big group I strayed away and started working on the track system. Which I believe [...]
I have been holding on to this nugget for a few weeks now. Jon Thompson of Thompson Young Design turned me on to this TED Talk after he sat in on one of our early design reviews. Jon has been a great critic in the past three reviews he has been involved in, and I [...]