Spring Break Operations Manual - Revision history

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2026-02-10T18:28:22Z

Narrative

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	=Program=		=Program=
	==Narrative==		==Narrative==
	Join an intensive, skill-building ~~experience. In this~~ one week ~~session, we will learn to design~~ and ~~build~~ an eco-friendly cabin with photovoltaics on the roof. We Will spend about 2-4 hours learning, and 4-6 hours building each day. In the class session, we will go over design basics for structure, PV, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and heat pump - such that anybody who wants to learn how to build can use our modular, human-sized build system to design and build a structure for themselves easily using modules, part libraries, and AI-assisted CAD workflows. During the week, we will also learn how to install a large array (100kw) of photovoltaics on the roof of a large workshop, so that anyone interested in solar power can see how the whole system works.		Join an intensive, skill-building, one-week build sprint focused on designing and constructing an eco-friendly cabin with rooftop photovoltaics.

	We will ~~work~~ on ~~teaching everyone~~ a human-language ~~based process where we~~ instruct AI to ~~produce~~ technically ~~correct~~ design ~~using~~ FreeCAD~~, the~~ open source CAD ~~tool~~. ~~Anyone will thus be able~~ to ~~design~~ code-~~compliant buildings - using our system - to build their own cabin~~, ~~home~~, ~~an ADU~~, or ~~even start~~ a business.		Each day includes roughly 2–4 hours of structured instruction and 4–6 hours of hands-on building. The class sessions cover practical design fundamentals for structure, photovoltaics, basic electrical, plumbing concepts, interior finishing, and heat pump integration, so participants understand how the full building system fits together.

			Participants will learn to use a modular, human-scale building system to design and construct small structures using standardized modules, part libraries, and AI-assisted CAD workflows. The goal is to make it practical for anyone motivated to learn to design and build a cabin, small home, or ADU, and to understand the technical pathway to doing this repeatably.

			During the week, the group will also participate in the installation of a large photovoltaic array (on the order of ~100 kW) on a workshop roof, providing real-world exposure to commercial-scale solar deployment and system integration.

			A core learning objective is developing a human-language-to-CAD workflow: participants will learn how to instruct AI to generate technically grounded design artifacts in FreeCAD (open-source CAD), and how to review, modify, and iterate those designs. This workflow is intended to support code-aware, buildable designs that can be adapted for personal projects (cabins, homes, ADUs) or as the foundation for a small design/build business.

	==Schedule==		==Schedule==

Marcin: /* Narrative */

2026-02-10T18:26:50Z

Narrative

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	=Program=		=Program=
	==Narrative==		==Narrative==
	Join an intensive, skill-building experience. In this one week session, we will learn to design and build an eco-friendly cabin with photovoltaics on the roof. We Will spend about 2-4 hours learning, and 4-6 hours building each day~~. We will also learn how to install a large array (100kw) of photovoltaics on the roof of a large workshop, so that anyone interested in solar power can see how the whole system works~~. In the class session, we will go over design basics for structure, PV, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and heat pump - such that anybody who wants to learn how to build can use our modular, human-sized build system to design and build a structure for themselves easily using modules, part libraries, and AI-assisted CAD workflows. We will work on teaching everyone a human-language based process where we instruct AI to produce technically correct design using FreeCAD, the open source CAD tool. Anyone will thus be able to design code-compliant buildings using our system - to build their own home, an ADU, or even start a business ~~producing these scalable, modular homes for others~~.		Join an intensive, skill-building experience. In this one week session, we will learn to design and build an eco-friendly cabin with photovoltaics on the roof. We Will spend about 2-4 hours learning, and 4-6 hours building each day. In the class session, we will go over design basics for structure, PV, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and heat pump - such that anybody who wants to learn how to build can use our modular, human-sized build system to design and build a structure for themselves easily using modules, part libraries, and AI-assisted CAD workflows. During the week, we will also learn how to install a large array (100kw) of photovoltaics on the roof of a large workshop, so that anyone interested in solar power can see how the whole system works.

			We will work on teaching everyone a human-language based process where we instruct AI to produce technically correct design using FreeCAD, the open source CAD tool. Anyone will thus be able to design code-compliant buildings - using our system - to build their own cabin, home, an ADU, or even start a business.

	==Schedule==		==Schedule==

Marcin: /* Application */

2026-02-10T18:24:15Z

Application

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	=Application=		=Application=
	To keep the cohort ~~focused on people who can operate~~ in a fast-paced build + design environment, we ask for one quick ~~proof~~ of ~~prior making~~ or ~~building experience~~. This can be CAD, build, or ~~anything~~ that shows ~~that you have~~ agency ~~in the world~~.		To keep the cohort productive in a fast-paced build + design environment, we ask for one quick example of something you’ve made, built, or shipped. This can be CAD, code, a physical build, documentation, or any small project that shows follow-through and agency.

	~~Link~~ to ~~one project (or short description)~~ - ~~one thing you’ve made or completed (any domain). If you’re brand new~~, ~~briefly describe something you’ve taken from idea → finished outcome~~.		No prior construction or CAD experience is required. Beginners are welcome. This is a class setting with hands-on work, and participants should be prepared to learn by doing and operate in a full-day, real-world build environment.

			To keep the cohort productive, we ask for one quick example of something you’ve completed (any domain) that shows follow-through. This is a full-day, hands-on build + design class.

	~~Also state~~ in 1–2 sentences on what they want to ~~ship/~~learn ~~this~~ week. This is a full-day, physically demanding build sprint. Are you able to participate for full days for all 7 days?		State in 1–2 sentences on what they want to learn by producing during the 1 week. This is a full-day, physically demanding build sprint. Are you able to participate for full days for all 7 days?

	=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=		=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=
	*Production aquaponic greenhouse		*Production aquaponic greenhouse
	*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block		*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block

Marcin: /* Cost */

2026-02-10T18:20:11Z

Cost

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	*Tuition - $415 to $664 per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.		*Tuition - $415 to $664 per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.
	*Marketing - $650 early bird, $750 regular (2 weeks)		*Marketing - $650 early bird, $750 regular (2 weeks)

			=Application=
			To keep the cohort focused on people who can operate in a fast-paced build + design environment, we ask for one quick proof of prior making or building experience. This can be CAD, build, or anything that shows that you have agency in the world.

			Link to one project (or short description) - one thing you’ve made or completed (any domain). If you’re brand new, briefly describe something you’ve taken from idea → finished outcome.


			Also state in 1–2 sentences on what they want to ship/learn this week. This is a full-day, physically demanding build sprint. Are you able to participate for full days for all 7 days?

	=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=		=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=
	*Production aquaponic greenhouse		*Production aquaponic greenhouse
	*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block		*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block

Marcin: /* Cost */

2026-02-10T18:08:45Z

Cost

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	*Tuition - $415 to $664 per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.		*Tuition - $415 to $664 per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.
			*Marketing - $650 early bird, $750 regular (2 weeks)

	=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=		=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=
	*Production aquaponic greenhouse		*Production aquaponic greenhouse
	*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block		*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block

Marcin: /* Cost */

2026-02-10T18:04:20Z

Cost

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	=Cost=		=Cost=
	About 50/50		About 50/50
	*Admin - $1450		*Admin - $1450 - coordinates with Hospitality
	*Hospitality - food ~~and~~ dorm - $1450. Comes in 2 days early to prepare site for arrival.		*Hospitality - food, dorm prep, trash - $1450. Comes in 2 days early to prepare site for arrival.
	*Food Budget for 24 - $2688		*Food Budget for 24 - $2688
	*Support Staff - 3 instructors at $1450 each, $4350 total. Come in 1 day early for training and airport pickups.		*Support Staff - 3 instructors at $1450 each, $4350 total. Come in 1 day early for training and airport pickups.

Marcin: /* Cost */

2026-02-10T18:03:36Z

Cost

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	*Food Budget for 24 - $2688		*Food Budget for 24 - $2688
	*Support Staff - 3 instructors at $1450 each, $4350 total. Come in 1 day early for training and airport pickups.		*Support Staff - 3 instructors at $1450 each, $4350 total. Come in 1 day early for training and airport pickups.
	*Materials - 3 cabins - $9k. [[Cabin Cost]]		*Materials - 2 cabins - $6k. [[Cabin Cost]]

	Total cost - $7250 people, $2688 food, $~~9000~~ materials		Total cost - $7250 people, $2688 food, $6000 materials

	*Tuition - $415 to $~~789~~ per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.		*Tuition - $415 to $664 per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.

	=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=		=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=
	*Production aquaponic greenhouse		*Production aquaponic greenhouse
	*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block		*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block

Marcin: /* Cost */

2026-02-10T17:59:58Z

Cost

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	About 50/50		About 50/50
	*Admin - $1450		*Admin - $1450
	*~~Cook~~ - $1450		*Hospitality - food and dorm - $1450. Comes in 2 days early to prepare site for arrival.
	*Food Budget for 24 - $2688		*Food Budget for 24 - $2688
	*Support Staff - 3 instructors at $1450 each, $4350 total.		*Support Staff - 3 instructors at $1450 each, $4350 total. Come in 1 day early for training and airport pickups.
	*Materials - 3 cabins - $9k. [[Cabin Cost]]		*Materials - 3 cabins - $9k. [[Cabin Cost]]

Marcin: /* Cost */

2026-02-10T17:58:26Z

Cost

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	Total cost - $7250 people, $2688 food, $9000 materials		Total cost - $7250 people, $2688 food, $9000 materials

	*Tuition - $415 to $789 per student for 7 days.		*Tuition - $415 to $789 per student for 7 days. 4 scholarships available based on need.
	*Admin included
	*Covers breakeven on ~~cost~~

	=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=		=Future Infrastructure Upgrades=
	*Production aquaponic greenhouse		*Production aquaponic greenhouse
	*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block		*Pervious paver driveways, with 3D printed block

Marcin: /* Narrative */

2026-02-10T17:53:42Z

Narrative

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	=Program=		=Program=
	==Narrative==		==Narrative==
	In this one week session, we will learn to design and build an eco-friendly cabin with photovoltaics on the roof. We Will spend about 2-4 hours learning, and 4-6 hours building each day. We will also learn how to install a large array (100kw) of photovoltaics on the roof of a large workshop, so that anyone interested in solar power can see how the whole ~~process~~ works. In the class session, we will go over design basics for structure, PV, electrical-plumbing, and heat pump - such that anybody who wants to learn how to build can use our modular, human-sized build system to design and build a structure for themselves easily using modules, part libraries, and AI-assisted CAD workflows. We will work on teaching everyone a human-~~langage~~ based process where we instruct AI to produce technically correct design using FreeCAD, the open source CAD tool. Anyone will thus be able to design code-compliant buildings using our system - to build their own home, an ADU, or even start a business producing these scalable, modular homes for others.		Join an intensive, skill-building experience. In this one week session, we will learn to design and build an eco-friendly cabin with photovoltaics on the roof. We Will spend about 2-4 hours learning, and 4-6 hours building each day. We will also learn how to install a large array (100kw) of photovoltaics on the roof of a large workshop, so that anyone interested in solar power can see how the whole system works. In the class session, we will go over design basics for structure, PV, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and heat pump - such that anybody who wants to learn how to build can use our modular, human-sized build system to design and build a structure for themselves easily using modules, part libraries, and AI-assisted CAD workflows. We will work on teaching everyone a human-language based process where we instruct AI to produce technically correct design using FreeCAD, the open source CAD tool. Anyone will thus be able to design code-compliant buildings using our system - to build their own home, an ADU, or even start a business producing these scalable, modular homes for others.

	==Schedule==		==Schedule==