"Urban Planning has also come up with the name of the development and everyone has approved. “Stepping Stones”."
"Work Completed
-Appliance list
-Banned materials list
-Suggestions list
-Wholesale costing
-Landscaping(grass & concrete)
-CFL research
-Window Research
-Map
-Final neighbourhood decision
-First floor amenities review
-Lighting
-Painting the walls of prototype
-Cabinets for prototype
-Laminate for prototype
-Structural Calculations
-Design pros/cons
-Life expectancy of structure
-Google sketch up of exterior
-Research on Roof
-Landscaping
-Value added spaces
-Final spreadsheet
-Ongoing costs
-Exterior of Prototype
-Brochure
-Poster"
“Each person knows an overview of the entire project and each presenter is specialized in at least two of the areas from: Urban Planning, Costing, Sustainability, Architecture, Civil and Interior Design.”
“Final value-added spaces incorporated into main floor: gym with change room, shared laundry facility, coffee shop, internet cafe, office (for social workers), lounge, and lobby; large roof patio.”
“This week we have finalized all concepts to be used in the affordable housing project. We spent an afternoon around Calgary, gathering information regarding bathroom fixture sizing and costs, lighting, heating, etc. We have divided up the final report work load and are looking forward to having it come together. We are working toward our final poster and pamphlet concepts, as well as finalizing totals for the costing team.”
“Part B groups consist of a Prototype Team, Visual Team, and Extra Research Team. This was done by an open lab discussion where people signed up for the group that they wanted to join.”
“WORK COMPLETED
- Three very high quality prototypes; one each for the exterior of the building, single unit, and family unit, have been built
- Most materials necessary for the presentation have been submitted to the project management team
WORK TO BE COMPLETED
- The presentation team must complete all of the necessary presentation boards
- The presentation must familiarize itself completely with the subject matter of all other teams
- Two sketch-ups of the exterior of the building must be submitted to the presentation team by the architecture team
- The cost recovery timelines for sustainability elements must be submitted to the presentation team by the sustainability team
PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES
- The fact that design work, although relatively minor, is still being done is a major problem and something that we, as the project management team, should have addressed much earlier
- The presentation team is behind its idealized schedule and this will put unwanted pressure on it over the course of the last week of classes
DELIVERABLES NEEDED FROM OTHER TEAMS
- Two sketch-ups of the exterior of the building must be submitted to the presentation team by the architecture team
The cost recovery timelines for sustainability elements must be submitted to the presentation team by the sustainability team”
“This week, Architecture has drawn up the entryways, researched flora for the atrium, and developed a plan for the roof of the affordable housing building. In the near future, they will have finished a SketchUp of the building, a sketch of the atrium, researched the feasibility of the underground parking facility, studied the architectural context of the neighbourhood, and weighed the advantages and disadvantages of the communal spaces. They have also discussed the presence of balconies with the Interior team, and plant life with Sustainability.”
“Interior Design – Designs finished. Helped with prototype, working on final report.
Sustainability – Designs finalized, working on final report.
Urban Planning – All photos of community are taken and added to presentation visuals, working on final report.
Civil – Finished posters and brochures for the open-house demonstration, final report in progress.
Architecture – Finished everything but the final report.
Costing – Budget is finished, working on final report.
Project Management –Prototype is closed to be finished, organized the demonstration schedule and presenters.”
“Team Status Reports:
Urban Planning:
Work Completed:
- Spoke with Alderman and community liaison regarding survey, received approval for complex
- Completed survey of area, and contacted bylaw office in regards to value added space
Work to be done/Goals:
- Assist in finalizing construction of prototype (hardwood flooring)
- Prepare open house documentation and final report
Civil:
Work Completed:
- Work on prototype for open house
- Finalize roofing design and determine load capabilities of entire structure
Work to be done/Goals:
- Complete prototype with pertinent important design features
- Prepare for open house and final report
Interior Design:
Work Completed:
- Create google sketch up of interior design, design common areas
- Construct interior of prototype model
Work to be done/Goals:
- Construct additional interior furnishings and complete model
- Create color board visual and documentation for open house
Costing:
Work Completed:
- Track running costs of entire project
- Continue research cost saving measures and available subsidies
Work to be done/Goals:
- Compile budget and cost approximation of single unit and whole complex
- Prepare for open house and final report
Sustainability:
Work Completed:
- Complete energy calculations for total energy usage
- Construct solar addition for prototype
Work to be done/Goals:
- Prepare open house documentation and final report
- Add addition to prototype
Architecture:
Work Completed:
- Finalize landscaping and google sketch up of building design
- Construct exterior detail for prototype
Work to be done/Goals:
- Complete work on prototype
- Prepare open house documentation and final report”
image links & websites:
http://intraspec.ca/homelessCanada.php
http://www.blueeskimo.com/media/2382/stepping-stones.jpg
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