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==Abstract== | ==Abstract== | ||
'''The objective of this project is to transform an outdoor common area located at Six Rivers Charter High School. The improvements made are to provide a place to sit as well as promote a locale for outdoor learning. Team Cacio e Pepe worked closely with Six Rivers to add a native element to the preexisting spaces. Cacio e Pepe was brought together through the Humboldt State University class, Engineering 215 - Introduction to Design, taught by Lonny Grafman.''' | |||
The objective of this project is to transform an outdoor common area located at Six Rivers Charter High School. The improvements made are to provide a place to sit as well as promote a locale for outdoor learning. Team Cacio e Pepe worked closely with Six Rivers to add a native element to the | |||
[[File:Before.jpg| The outdoor common area before the transformation.]] | [[File:Before.jpg| The outdoor common area before the transformation.]] | ||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
Six Rivers Charter High School (SRCHS) is located next to Arcata High School in Arcata, CA. They have been teaching students to become independent learners since 2003. Over the last 15 years SRCHS has offered college | Six Rivers Charter High School (SRCHS) is located next to Arcata High School in Arcata, CA. They have been teaching students to become independent learners since 2003. Over the last 15 years SRCHS has offered college preparatory classes in small class room environments, so teachers have the ability to nurture each of the 100 students individually [1]. A small access road separates the two schools, with very little places to sit during breaks and lunch. SRCHS contacted Lonny Grafman of Humboldt State University (HSU) to transform some of the open space between the schools into an inviting environment with seating and educational impact. The common area picked to be transformed was a 30 by 10 foot grassy area against the South facing wall of the auto shop. | ||
== Problem Statement and Criteria == | == Problem Statement and Criteria == | ||
The students at Six Rivers Charter High School have an 8 hour school day in which a majority of that time is spent indoors. The transformation of this space should serve the students as a place to decompress during breaks as well as promote a locale for outdoor learning. | The students at Six Rivers Charter High School have an 8 hour school day in which a majority of that time is spent indoors. The transformation of this space should serve the students as a place to decompress during breaks as well as promote a locale for outdoor learning. | ||
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In order to make this transformation successful the | In order to make this transformation successful the members of Cacio e Pepe created a criteria with Six Rivers. The criterion were weighted in order of importance to meet the specifications mentioned above. | ||
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|Utility || The number of functions this space can provide will be constrained by its size and the time allocated to complete the transformation. || 10 | |Utility || The number of functions this space can provide will be constrained by its size and the time allocated to complete the transformation. || 10 | ||
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| | |Aesthetics || The aesthetics need to be done in a way that is inviting for the students. The aesthetics will also perpetuate future transformations of other outdoor common areas. || 10 | ||
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|Sustainability || The landscape should be dual purpose in that it is aesthetically pleasing but also edible. Building materials used must be sourced from recycled materials in all possible ways. || 9 | |Sustainability || The landscape should be dual purpose in that it is aesthetically pleasing but also edible. Building materials used must be sourced from recycled materials in all possible ways. || 9 | ||
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== Description of final project == | == Description of final project == | ||
The final design includes a pathway leading to two benches. The pathway was designed to serve as an invitation to students to utilize the space during breaks. It also provided the flow for the overall space, blending the transformation with the preexisting environment meeting the aesthetic criterion . A native landscape within the flowing retaining wall was chosen to lower | The final design includes a pathway leading to two benches. The pathway was designed to serve as an invitation to students to utilize the space during breaks. It also provided the flow for the overall space, blending the transformation with the preexisting environment meeting the aesthetic criterion . A native landscape within the flowing retaining wall was chosen to lower maintenance cost meeting the sustainable criterion. The landscape also included edible plants which can be used for Six Rivers culinary class. This meets the utility criterion. | ||
[[File:IMG 20181202 163046.jpg| Final design]] | [[File:IMG 20181202 163046.jpg| Final design]] | ||
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The CAD drawing above is the Six Rivers desired design. By presenting multiple design ideas, Cacio e Pepe was able to | The CAD drawing above is the Six Rivers desired design. By presenting multiple design ideas, Cacio e Pepe was able to distinguish the environment in which Six Rivers was seeking with the transformation. A natural design was the preferred design. | ||
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Cacio e Pepe prototyped a to-scale model of the transformation. This model allowed the team to | Cacio e Pepe prototyped a to-scale model of the transformation. This model allowed the team to gauge the space and placement of the elements implemented into the transformation. | ||
=== Costs === | === Costs === | ||
Total material cost: $ 874.64. Total hours spent on project 325+. | Total material cost: $ 874.64. Total hours spent on project 325+. | ||
A majority of the total cost was donated by the following local businesses: The Mill Yard, Eureka Ready Mix, Thomas Home Center, Miller Farms, Mad River Gardens, Wes Green Landscape, Lost Foods Native Plant Nursery, Forest Lakes Nursery, O&M | A majority of the total cost was donated by the following local businesses: The Mill Yard, Eureka Ready Mix, Thomas Home Center, Miller Farms, Mad River Gardens, Wes Green Landscape, Lost Foods Native Plant Nursery, Forest Lakes Nursery, O&M Industries, and Don's Rent-All. | ||
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|File: Footing template.jpg |Template |1 | Create a template based on the fastening system chosen for the benches. | |File: Footing template.jpg |Template |1 | Create a template based on the fastening system chosen for the benches. | ||
|File:Footing trench.jpg|Trenches |2 |Dig trenches with a depth about a foot below the surface of the desired height of the footing. | |File:Footing trench.jpg|Trenches |2 |Dig trenches with a depth about a foot below the surface of the desired height of the footing. | ||
|File: Imagename.jpg |Forms |3 | | |File: Imagename.jpg |Forms |3 | Securely fasten forms in the shape and height of the desired footing using stakes and screws. | ||
|File:Poured footing.jpg |Pour |4 |Pour concrete into the form. | |File:Poured footing.jpg |Pour |4 |Pour concrete into the form. | ||
|File: Footing and template.jpg |Secure fastening system |5|Place the template with the fastening system (i.e. j-bolts) onto the concrete by jiggling the fastening system into the concrete. If using j-bolts be sure not to rotate the bolts as they are pushed into the concrete. Let set for 30 minutes. | |File: Footing and template.jpg |Secure fastening system |5|Place the template with the fastening system (i.e. j-bolts) onto the concrete by jiggling the fastening system into the concrete. If using j-bolts be sure not to rotate the bolts as they are pushed into the concrete. Let set for 30 minutes. | ||
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|title=How to lay Decomposed Granite (DG) | |title=How to lay Decomposed Granite (DG) | ||
|File: Place weed mat.jpg |Purchase and lay weed | |File: Place weed mat.jpg |Purchase and lay weed mat|1 |Acquire decomposed granite and weed mat from a local gardening business. One yard will cover around 100 square-feet with roughly a 2 inch depth. Cover the desire space with ample amounts of weed mat. | ||
|File: Dispersing DG.jpg|Lay|2 | Shovel the DG and disperse it evenly through out the space being covered. | |File: Dispersing DG.jpg|Lay|2 | Shovel the DG and disperse it evenly through out the space being covered. | ||
|File: Tamping DG.jpg |Tamp |3 | | |File: Tamping DG.jpg |Tamp |3 |Acquire a construction tamper and tamp the distributed DG to compact it tightly. Tampers can be rented at a local hardware store that carries machinary rentals. | ||
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==Discussion and next steps== | ==Discussion and next steps== | ||
For future steps if not | For future steps if not achieved by the end of the semester, will include laying mulch down within the planter to add a finished look and to provide nutrients to the developing plants and to make plaques that provide the genus name of the plants. Cacio e Pepe would eventually like to add a social media tag located on site so that students can #cacio_corner their moments utilizing the space . | ||
Follow us on instagram @team_cacio to see the whole process of this transformation and future changes. | Follow us on instagram @team_cacio to see the whole process of this transformation and future changes. | ||
== Suggestions for future changes == | == Suggestions for future changes == | ||
The design of the transformation was meant to last for over 20 years. Therefore, if changes are to be made they will more than likely occur within the garden. This space has room to increase its functionality and serve the students in many more avenues. Cacio e Pepe | The design of the transformation was meant to last for over 20 years. Therefore, if changes are to be made they will more than likely occur within the garden. This space has room to increase its functionality and serve the students in many more avenues. Cacio e Pepe foresees future additions to the space not necessarily changes. This transformation will perpetuate future transformations to spaces similar to this. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Engr215 Introduction to Design]] | [[Category:Engr215 Introduction to Design]] | ||
[[Category:Six Rivers Charter School]] | [[Category:Six Rivers Charter School]] | ||
[[Category:Landscaping]] | |||
Revision as of 13:16, 18 December 2018
Abstract
The objective of this project is to transform an outdoor common area located at Six Rivers Charter High School. The improvements made are to provide a place to sit as well as promote a locale for outdoor learning. Team Cacio e Pepe worked closely with Six Rivers to add a native element to the preexisting spaces. Cacio e Pepe was brought together through the Humboldt State University class, Engineering 215 - Introduction to Design, taught by Lonny Grafman.
Background
Six Rivers Charter High School (SRCHS) is located next to Arcata High School in Arcata, CA. They have been teaching students to become independent learners since 2003. Over the last 15 years SRCHS has offered college preparatory classes in small class room environments, so teachers have the ability to nurture each of the 100 students individually [1]. A small access road separates the two schools, with very little places to sit during breaks and lunch. SRCHS contacted Lonny Grafman of Humboldt State University (HSU) to transform some of the open space between the schools into an inviting environment with seating and educational impact. The common area picked to be transformed was a 30 by 10 foot grassy area against the South facing wall of the auto shop.
Problem Statement and Criteria
The students at Six Rivers Charter High School have an 8 hour school day in which a majority of that time is spent indoors. The transformation of this space should serve the students as a place to decompress during breaks as well as promote a locale for outdoor learning.
In order to make this transformation successful the members of Cacio e Pepe created a criteria with Six Rivers. The criterion were weighted in order of importance to meet the specifications mentioned above.
| Criterion | Constraints | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | The number of functions this space can provide will be constrained by its size and the time allocated to complete the transformation. | 10 |
| Aesthetics | The aesthetics need to be done in a way that is inviting for the students. The aesthetics will also perpetuate future transformations of other outdoor common areas. | 10 |
| Sustainability | The landscape should be dual purpose in that it is aesthetically pleasing but also edible. Building materials used must be sourced from recycled materials in all possible ways. | 9 |
| Longevity | Should last for at least 10 years in Arcata climate with regular care and maintenance. | 7 |
| Cost | Limited to $375 | 5 |
Description of final project
The final design includes a pathway leading to two benches. The pathway was designed to serve as an invitation to students to utilize the space during breaks. It also provided the flow for the overall space, blending the transformation with the preexisting environment meeting the aesthetic criterion . A native landscape within the flowing retaining wall was chosen to lower maintenance cost meeting the sustainable criterion. The landscape also included edible plants which can be used for Six Rivers culinary class. This meets the utility criterion.
Prototyping
Cacio e Pepe presented several designs that would follow the criteria and meet the specifications established by Six Rivers. The following prototypes were chosen by the client.
The CAD drawing above is the Six Rivers desired design. By presenting multiple design ideas, Cacio e Pepe was able to distinguish the environment in which Six Rivers was seeking with the transformation. A natural design was the preferred design.
Cacio e Pepe prototyped a to-scale model of the transformation. This model allowed the team to gauge the space and placement of the elements implemented into the transformation.
Costs
Total material cost: $ 874.64. Total hours spent on project 325+. A majority of the total cost was donated by the following local businesses: The Mill Yard, Eureka Ready Mix, Thomas Home Center, Miller Farms, Mad River Gardens, Wes Green Landscape, Lost Foods Native Plant Nursery, Forest Lakes Nursery, O&M Industries, and Don's Rent-All.
| Quantity | Material | Source | Cost ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Marking Flags | Hensel's Ace | 3.59 | 7.18 |
| 1 | Marking Tape | Hensel's Ace | 8.99 | 8.99 |
| 1 | Marking Paint | Hensel's Ace | 8.67 | 8.67 |
| 7 | Concrete | Mill Yard | 15.45 | 108.11 |
| 2 | Concrete | Thomas Home Center | 21.22 | 42.43 |
| 1 | Concrete Stakes | The Mill Yard | 33.63 | 33.63 |
| 16 | 10" J-bolts with Washers | The Mill Yard | 2.29 | 36.64 |
| 16 | J-bolt nuts | The Mill Yard | 0.59 | 9.44 |
| 1 | 8'x4"x2" Douglas Fir | The Mill Yard | 12.40 | 12.40 |
| 1 | 4'x8'x1/4" Masonite | The Mill Yard | 39.98 | 39.98 |
| 4 | 5/8"x20' Rebar | The Mill Yard | 12.99 | 51.96 |
| 1 | 3/8"x20' Rebar | Thomas Home Center | 6.99 | 6.99 |
| 1 | 40'x2"x8" Doug Fir | Thomas Home Center | 51.30 | 51.30 |
| 1 | Misc. Hardware | Thomas Home Center | 5.99 | 5.99 |
| 1 | Yard Compost | Wes Green Landscaping | 48.49 | 48.49 |
| 1 | Blueberry Bush | Mad River Gardens | 42.99 | 42.99 |
| 1 | 1 Lemon Tree | Miller Farms Nursery | 42.99 | 42.99 |
| 1 | Misc. Flora | Lost Coast Native Plants | 74.50 | 74.50 |
| 1 | Misc. Flora | Forest Lakes Nursery | 52.99 | 52.99 |
| 3 | Yard Decomposed Granite | Wes Green | 62.99 | 188.97 |
| Total Cost | $874.64 | |||
How to build
Maintenance
The landscaping classes held at Six Rivers and Arcata High Schools will be responsible for the basic gardening maintenance needed to upkeep the native garden. If any maintenance is needed on the decomposed granite (DG) pathway or benches, the teachers and staff at the schools will be responsible for minor repairs.
Schedule
- Weekly
- Directly after planting the native garden, it will need to be water for six months in the absence of rain, until the newly planted flora has adjusted to its new home.
- Monthly
- Weeding if needed.
- Harvesting native edibles.
- Yearly
- Pruning and cutting back shrubs and other overgrown plants.
- If there has been a large storm event, the DG pathway may need light resurfacing.
- Every 10-20 years
- Replace redwood bench slats if needed.
Discussion and next steps
For future steps if not achieved by the end of the semester, will include laying mulch down within the planter to add a finished look and to provide nutrients to the developing plants and to make plaques that provide the genus name of the plants. Cacio e Pepe would eventually like to add a social media tag located on site so that students can #cacio_corner their moments utilizing the space .
Follow us on instagram @team_cacio to see the whole process of this transformation and future changes.
Suggestions for future changes
The design of the transformation was meant to last for over 20 years. Therefore, if changes are to be made they will more than likely occur within the garden. This space has room to increase its functionality and serve the students in many more avenues. Cacio e Pepe foresees future additions to the space not necessarily changes. This transformation will perpetuate future transformations to spaces similar to this.