Re: Re: Sweat Equity | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Harry Pasternak (Harry_Pasternaktvo.org) | |
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 95 14:11 CDT |
For those of you who wish to practise "disintermediation" -cutting out the "middlepeople"-here are the steps to successfully design your own collaborative/cooperative/cohousing community. Step 1: Go do research and get info on Bill Harris's process the "En Charette". Use only Harris's info- do not rely on other people's interpretation of his process-unless you want lots of headaches and failure. Everyone in group learns Harris's stuff. Step 2: Assemble the group- state the first problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): "What are ALL Of The Activities that we wish to carry on inside the building(s) and outside the building(s)"? Step 3: Assemble the group - state the second problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): "Take our list of Activities from step 2 and now re-list those activities in order of space required-from the Activity(s) that needs the most space down to the activity(s) that needs the least space-remember both inside and outside the buildings (you know, the horseback riding center)". Step 4: Assemble the group - state the third problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): "Take our list of Activities, prioritized by space requirements and now decide how many square feet (or square meters) we need for each Activity" There are many techniques for this phase: visualization, tape measure and paper pad and visiting (your existing homes, others homes, showrooms,great libraries. . .whatever), grided papers and pencils to sketch, cheapo computer software (e.g. "Broderbund 3D Home Architect"), mock up spaces in full size complete with furniture, peel and stick 3D vinyl systems (for example, Stanley's stuff) etc. etc. Step 5: Assemble the group - state the fourth problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): "What is our building(s) and community going to "Look Like"-what style, how many floors- how will it relate to the site .. etc. etc." Some techniques to help: BROWSING mags, BROWSING books, BROWSING housing of all kinds, visualization, computers (Broderbund again), change the environment drastically- for example, do this in the Grand canyon at 3 o'clock in the morning, etc. etc. Step 6: Assemble the group - state the fifth problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): Using a process involving "Bubbles". "What are the potential Layouts for our building(s) and Site, which allow us to "effectively" carry out the activities we wish"- "Which is the better layout"? You start by cutting out circles (Bubbles) from colored bristle board (one for each activity) -start with a largest circle ( a foot diameter or more) for the activity that needs the most space, then cut progressively smaller and smaller circles-one for each activity. If two activities need the same space then they would have the same size circle. You then "practise" different layouts by putting the circles (bubbles) down on the floor or on a large table. Signals-If bubbles overlap, activities can go on in the same space, if bubbles touching, activities go on in spaces very close to each other, if bubbles quite far apart-then those activities need a lot of space between them. If there is more than one floor then put down colored wool for each floor-you now design up and down as well as left and right and forward and backwards. When you complete one potential layout, whip out your cheapo polaroid camera and take a picture of one potential layout - you will have hundreds by the time your finished. This process can be done on a computer (again Broderbund). Step 7: Assemble the group - state the sixth problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): "Take the Rough Layout and Rough Site Plan we decided in Step 6 and adding the specific square footage information worked out in Step 4- and produce the Final Layout". "Before the final choice is made, check for Circulation and Storage-does the movement of folks from one area to another interrupt activities? - is the storage in the right place?" This can be be done on a computer (again Broderbund). Step 8:Assemble the group - state the seventh problem to be resolved (using the En Charette process): "Using the computer (again Broderbund) take the Final Floor Plan and Final Site Plan and add the Final Form and Finishing Materials chosen in Step 5. to complete the PLAN" This is a cut and paste process using the mouse and the computer software in the 2D mode-with a click of the mouse you can instantly convert to 3D and take a walk through your Buildings and Site, to check it out. Of course, refine, refine, refine ............when finished the software prints out a list of building materials-now you put on your Purchasing Agents hat roll up your sleeves -heres where you really save money as you play this game. Next installment- how to buy materials at the best possible price and save between 20% to 60% off normal retail. Harry Pasternak- the Thousand Islands Institute - the Independent Centre For Housing Research and Education. For the time being you can reach me at (Harry_Pasternak [at] tvo.org) or telephone (613) 393-1832 or Box 67 Bloomfield Ontario Canada K0K 1G0.
- Re: sweat equity, (continued)
- Re: sweat equity Kevin Wolf, August 10 1994
- Re: sweat equity Stuart Staniford-Chen, August 10 1994
- Re: Sweat equity David L. Mandel, March 31 1995
- RE: Sweat Equity BPaiss, April 4 1995
- Re: Re: Sweat Equity Harry Pasternak, April 5 1995
- RE: Sweat Equity Martin Tracy, April 5 1995
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