Episode Breakdown study

-1) Project Introduction-

Introduction to the project, project theory, the owner/builder, project staff, build site and outline of the build with previews of later episodes and side-trips.

2) Scoping The Design Program - Imagining Open Source Living

Detailed discussion of the home design program and the process of choosing a specific design and build strategy. Explores the theory of 'unplugging' and the vision of an open source and Post-Industrial lifestyle. Possible interviews with WikiHouse developers and Vinay Gupta, Marcin Jakubowski, Sam Muirhead, others in the resilience and subsistence tech movement.

3) Beachhead - Setting-Up the On/Off Site Workspaces

Depending on build strategy, the setup of the primary workshop(s) for the project based on either or both on-site trailer-based work camp and/or offsite but local workshop. Cover site details and prep. Possible side-trips to other fab labs or trailer workshops and 'stealth' caravans/RVs to explore shop ideas.

4) Starting Core Build

Covering basic structure fabrication.

5) Starting Home Workshop Build

6) Starting Microfarm Build

7) Completing Frame-In/Enclosure

8) Interior Utilities - Renewable Energy and Heating/Cooling

9) Graywater and Living Machines

10) Kitchen and Bath Finishing

11) Furniture - Living Space Finish

12) Workshop Finish and Tools Outfit

13) Microfarm Finish and Major Systems Outfit

14) Transportation - Workbikes

15) OScar - Velorex Redux

16) Robots and Smart Home Design

17) Robots and Smart Home Build and Demo

18) Completion and Walk-Through - Lifestyle Showcase - Conclusions - Wrap Party

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