We have encountered some problems throughout this project and we have slowly learnt how to come together as a group to solve these issues. One of our major flaws within the group was the lack of communication. Erin thankfully had links to a company who could help support us in the form of sponsorship, however due to our poor communication skills our relationship with the company was put under strain and this became a problem when it came to placing an order with them. When we were faced with problems in the design, for example the scale, detailing, sourcing and pricing, we were forced to change and edit our order which meant then going to the company with a new order. On our part this is very un-professional looking, and the company were understandably becoming very impatient with our constant order changing.
Fundraising
There was a raffle held in Art Bar with the Sine group - from which we earned £115. Chas and Ellie met with the manager of Liquid and organised a social event to be held in Liquid Envy. We are now faced with selling 200 tickets! We divided the tickets between us - ten each - and aim to sell them to a wider circle of people rather than within the architects. Hannah and Jemma made plans to make and sell chocolate and toffee apples and pumpkin soup in spirit of halloween.
Documentation
Amy and Charli worked on the presentation for our final review on the project. They made a wooden booklet with three books: one demonstrating drawings and design, the second showing the process and the third, the final thing.
Problems and Solutions
Working out sheet metal for the roof area - we ordered more than was perhaps needed to compensate for the crimping which would increase the surface area significantly.
Type of wood and treatment. Whitewood pine for the frame - already treated.
Measuring the lengths of cladding and working out the ratio of larch and cedar. Eimear decided on 2/3 larch and 1/3 cedar to make an attempt at keeping the price down.
5mm thick Metal plates - changed to washers.
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