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= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Thu May 30, 2013</span></span></span> =
==[[Archived Katie Log March-May 2013]]==
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">FYI on OTHER open source OPTIONS for tracking projects and tasking:</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">IMPORTANT: The below information, posted under Thursday, May 30, 2013's entry, is sourced from the following site [http://www.nilambar.net/2012/11/free-project-management-applications-tools.html/ Nilambar.net]. Author: Nilambar Sharma; Title: 15 Best Free Open Source Project Management Applications and Tools; Publication Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1) WebCollab [http://webcollab.sourceforge.net/ webcollab.sourceforge.net]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Easy to read and intuitive screen layouts. Most users can use WebCollab ***without training***</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Individual users are assigned rights and permissions. Users can also be put into groups with controlled rights and permissions.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Projects and tasks progress and approaching deadlines are graphically highlighted.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Changes are personally highlighted for other users to see.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- ***Changes and new items can be emailed to affected users***</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- WebCollab is released under the General Public License (GPL). Essentially this means you may download, use, deploy, re-distribute, or even modify it as you wish, all free of charge.</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">2) [http://www.redmine.org/ Redmine.org]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Multiple projects support</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Flexible role based access control</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Flexible issue tracking system</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Gantt chart and calendar***</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-News, documents & files management</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Feeds & email notifications</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Per project wiki***</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Per project forums***</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Time tracking</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Custom fields for issues, time-entries, projects and users</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-SCM integration (SVN, CVS, Git, Mercurial, Bazaar and Darcs)</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Issue creation via email</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Multiple LDAP authentication support</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-User self-registration support</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Multilanguage support</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Multiple databases support</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">3) [http://collabtive.o-dyn.de/ Collabtive]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Unlimited projects, milestones, tasklists, and tasks</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Unlimited members with user profiles</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Role-based permission management</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Messaging and instant messaging</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-File management</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Timetracking</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Timetracker reports, activity logs and messages in PDF format</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Export user profiles as vCard</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-RSS feeds for messages and tasks</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Synchronization of calendars via iCal task export</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Excel files from activity logs and timetracker reports</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-E-mail notifications</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Fully themeable</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">-Available in more than 30 languages</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">4) [http://www.taskjuggler.org/ The TaskJuggler Project Management Software]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Serious project management</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Optimizing scheduler that computes project time lines and resource assignments based on the project outline and the constraints that you have provided.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Manages tasks, resources and accounts of your project</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Powerful to-do list management</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Detailed reference manual</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Simple installation</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- Runs on all Linux, Unix, Windows, MacOS and several other operating systems</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">NEGATIVE</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">- may be too intense - if it's not user friendly ppl won't use it</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sat May 25, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">In progress: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19HMPbHoUeInMlRRijR98BhkpaJD6qIFLaKRwAIx3CZI/edit?usp=sharing/ OSE Chubb Insurance Application (Current)] to [http://www.cbizprofile.com/heidi-a-walker/ Hiedi Walker]. I need access to [https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArpE5Y9PpJCXdFJMX3VWWVB5Y3NraExtaUgzWlhSTmc#gid=0/Budget From May 14, 2013 for 12 Months]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">!!!The OPEN IP AGREEMENT is entirely revised based off this [http://www.hbs.edu/entrepreneurship/pdf/IP%20Assignment.pdf/ hbs template]. Please see the May 25, 2013 [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpdHRKZFZTSnlFUFk&usp=sharing/ OSE Work for Hire & Assignment Agreement to ensure Open Intellectual Property]</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Tue May 21, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpdHRKZFZTSnlFUFk&usp=sharing/ Open IP Agreement] is ready for review. I included the original (April 15, 2013) draft. I made substantial changes, all to simplify the agreement, while ensuring IP produced during employment by and collaboration with OSE is open.</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Mon May 20, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Editing [https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1ajV3STgn-4k4_Kn0zwo2eEbmyy7C-UxM9N1e7lK8b1Q/edit?usp=sharing/ Edited OSE Team Member Handbook] and [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpdHRKZFZTSnlFUFk&usp=sharing/ Open IP Agreement]</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Wed Apr 24, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpdHRKZFZTSnlFUFk&usp=sharing/ Open IP Agreement (editing)]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpMFNETVRzQmtFbnM&usp=sharing/ Bios (compiling)]</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpb0pmaExmOEJ2Qms&usp=sharing/ Head Shots (compiling)]</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Tue Mar 19, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Final assignment summary - [[File:Katiefinal.docx]]</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Mon Mar 18, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Drafting Project Summary Plan</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.building-cost.net/CornersType.asp/ Building-cost.net] inputs:</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Inputs:</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">How many corners does this home have? Four corners</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Enter the total living area in SF. 256 SF</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">What is the quailty class of this home? Foundation</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Class 6 Slab on grade</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Exterior Walls Class 4 Few changes in wall hieght to accomidate a sloping roof</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Exterior Finish Class 6 Inexpensive stucco siding</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Windows and Doors Class 6 Recommend using reused and recylcled doors and windows. Class 6 reflects costs, not quality.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Roof and Soffit Class 5 Dual pitch (Passive Solar Design) roof with architectural composition tile, 2’ open soffit.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Interior Finish Class 6</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Floor Finish Class 5 Needs to stand up to daily wear and tear. Do not recommend minimum quality materials. Do recommend reused or reclcyed flooring or bamboo.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Bathrooms Class 5 Needs to stand up to daily wear and tear. Do not recommend minimum quality materials.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Kitchen Class 6 Modular kitchen</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Plumbing and Electrical Class 6 Due to small space, small amount of materials required</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Is there an attic, balcony, basement, garage or exterior porch? No</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Is this home in a housing tract? No</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Is this home built outside the metroplitan area? Yes</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Does this house use unit heating or cooling? Yes</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">How many heating and cooling units are in there? 1 Single floor unit</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">How many fireplaces in this house? None</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Pick the state where this house is being built. Missouri</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Pick the nearest Zip are where this house is built. 644-645 Saint Joseph</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sun Mar 17, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Drainage</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">“Because a slab-on-grade floor is above the surrounding exterior grade, no subsurface drainage system or waterproofing is required.” However, “the ground surface should slope downward at leadt 5 percent (6 inches) over the first 10 feet surrounding the foundation edge” [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.75].</span></span></span>
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Septic System</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">"A septic tank/absorption field is the most common onsite sewage treatment system in use in Missouri. Nearly 30 percent of all housing units in Missouri use onsite wastewater treatment systems most of these are septic tank/absorption field systems. Several surveys throughout the state have shown that 70 percent, or 150,000, of these systems are not functioning properly. Based on the General Soils Map of Missouri, counties in the Missouri Ozarks are particularly at risk. Depending on the county, 60 to 99 percent of the soils show severe limitations for using absorption field systems" [http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=EQ401/ Cite: Septic Tank/Absorption Field Systems, by Robert A. Schultheis, an Agricultural Engineering Specialist].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Plan of action: Become familiar with Schultheis's article referenced above. Call every septic professional in and around Maysville, MO for additional insight on 1) wether septic installation is a DIY option and 2) if not, with which septic professional to do business. Taking the time to meeting and familiarize oneself with local professionals is time consuming. However, it is beneficial to budget and system education/understanding. The right septic system meets current/future needs and location code/regulation. The right septic professional takes the time to explain what works in your specific location for your specific needs. Reference Missouri Department of Health's [http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/19csr/19c20-3a.pdf/ C9 CSR 20-3.060, Minimum Construction Standards for On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems, p.17]. Schultheis's above comments emphasize the significance that must be placed on proper installation.</span></span></span>
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Floor Plan</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">I recommend a 16 X 16 FT floor plan as a stepping off point. See [http://tranquilcottages.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Marla_16.124154648.jpg/ Tranquil Cottage's 16 X16 Floor Plan]. If construction is successful, then future plans can be larger, see additional [http://tranquilcottages.com/tranquil_floor_plans/ Tranquil Cottage Floor Plans].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Until the reused and recycled windows and doors are sourced, exact dimensions are unknown. Maximize window surface area in the following order: southern, eastern, western and northern facing. Place the bathroom in the north western corner.</span></span></span>
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Reused and Recycled Building Materials</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Plan of action: Scour local MO locations for reused and recycled building materials, see [http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/street/refuse/recycle/buybuilding.cfm/ St. Louis Reused and Recycled Building and Construction Materials]. To accommodate for different size windows, doors, this must be completed prior to building house walls.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Advantages''': low prices, often superior quality once refinished, contributes character and charm</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Below are some pricing breakouts, [http://www.trulia.com/blog/jazell_smith/2011/04/saving_money_with_salvaged_building_materials: Amanda Abrams's 2011 Saving Money with Salvaged Building Materials article].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Salvaged oak flooring: $1 to $3 per sq. ft. New oak flooring: $4 to $10 per sq. ft. Average savings for 12x16-foot room: $960</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Salvaged interior solid panel door (basic): $20 to $50 New interior panel door: $100 to $200 Average savings: $115</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Secondhand pedestal sink: $20 to $250 New pedestal sink: $100 to $800 Average savings: $315</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Disadvantages''': selection of reused and reclaimed building materials vary, may require extra work to install, such as refinishing or reframing, may deviate from original plans due to size variations, may not be as energy efficient (windows particularly)</span></span></span>
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Windows</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Strongly recommend sourcing windows from reused and recycled building and construction materials.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">I digress to show you these incredible [http://inspirationgreen.com/greenhouses-made-from-old-windows-and-doors.html/ Greenhouses]. Collecting reusable building materials is beneficial for future projects. I strongly recommend it.</span></span></span>
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Walls</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">As directed, see [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Compressed_Earth_Blocks/ Compressed Earth Blocks] for materials recommended. Use the same exterior as stucco coating as [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hab_Lab/ Hab Lab].</span></span></span>
 
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Orientation</span></span></span> ===
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">I recommend taking full advantage of passive solar heating, explained here at [http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/guide_to_passive_solar_home_design.pdf/ Energy.gov]. [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hab_Lab#Building_Orientation/ Hab Lab] mentions the need to dial down heat absorption with respect to Hab Lab's southern facing windows. Due to the aforementioned plan to use reused and recycled materials, particularly windows, this will be a tricky, but possible balance.</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sat Mar 16, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">The biggest take away I have from the past couple of days is that building codes and regulations are not posted online. There are international , national, regional, county, city and local codes/regulations. All of which are constantly adapting to climate impacts and technology. That said, the below plan is evolving since the information available is piecemeal. Why is it piecemeal? Traditionally when building, people emulate other local structures. Since one room studios are not common in Missouri, emulating is not an option. The next step is to source building codes and regulations. Google building code and building regulations and you are directed to local contractors, but no building codes and regulations. I was able to rangle an informal conversation with an architect in Alexandria, VA. The architect confirmed that building codes/regulations are not out posted for public perusing. The information can be tapped using local contractors and/or local building departments.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Connecting with a local Maysville or St. Joseph contractor would be ideal.</span></span></span>
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Wed Mar 13, 2013 to Fri Mar 15, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">My primary source for foundation decisions is the [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Builder’s Foundation Handbook], by the U.S. Department of Energy Building Envelope Systems and Material (BTESM) Research Program out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This resource highlights energy efficiency and cost.</span></span></span>
 
==== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Foundation</span></span></span> ====
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Three basic types of foundation – full, basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder’s Foundation Handbook, p.6].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Four factors to consider when choosing foundation: [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder’s Foundation Handbook, p.7]</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1. Site conditions:</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">a. Topography is rolling hills and plains. The Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri conducted in 1916, is the most recent soil survey. “[Dekalb County] occupies a broad rolling, well-dissected plain, with a gradual slope to south and south east…The surface varies from flat to moderately hilly, although more than 80 percent of the area is only gently rolling. No considerable part of the county is too flat to have a good surface drainage” [http://soils.usda.gov/survey/online_surveys/missouri/dekalbMO1916/dekalbMO1916.pdf/ Cite: The Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri, p.5].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">b. Water table location (not an issue for foundation, instead optimistic for sourcing well water) "There is no difficulty in obtaining an abundant supply of water by means of dug wells. The wells are usually 35 to 65 feet in depth, through borings have been made to 165 feet. The depth of the wells generally is equal to the thickness of the layers of unconsolidated material” [http://soils.usda.gov/survey/online_surveys/missouri/dekalbMO1916/dekalbMO1916.pdf/ Cite: The Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri, p.6].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">c. Radon: I recommend conducting a self-test to determine local radon level. Some self-test options found here: [https://securechek.com/DIY/index.html/ Radon Test Options]. Justification for self-test: The county of DeKalb has a radon level of 4.3 pCi/L [http://county-radon.info/MO/DeKalb.html/ Cite: County Radon Info]. The EPA’s recommends corrective measures for all levels above 4.0 pCi/L [http://www.radon.com/radon/radon_levels.html/ Cite: Radon.com]. Corrective measures recommended by the Builder’s Foundation Handbook and the EPA include gravel beneath slab, polyethylene, vent, plastic [http://www.epa.gov/radon/rrnc/basic_techniques_builder.html/ Cite: EPA Radon Mitigation]. If a self-test confirms the local radon level to be above 4.0 pCi/L, then I recommend adhering to the Builder’s Foundation Handbook recommendations with respect to radon mitigation measures.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">d. Soil type: “Expansive clay soils on a site requires special techniques” [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder’s Foundation Handbook, p.6]. Based on the information in Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri, I am not considering clay to be an issue. Soil seems to be the primary soil type, recognizing this is an assumption I need to verify.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">e. Depth of bedrock – Limestone and shale [http://mrdata.usgs.gov/sgmc/mo.html/ Cite: USGS]</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">2. Building design is not a consideration here as the Builder’s Foundation Handbook considers building design with respect to aesthetics, which are a low priority. The design will form out of function, but there is little emphasis on aesthetics, if any.</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">3. Climate determines minimum foundation footing depth. Determining footing depth was enlightening. The following are notes, but the immediate answer is 3 FT. While searching for building codes, “Missouri does not have a statewide building or energy code. Each local jurisdiction has the authority to adopt its own code. In most cases, local jurisdictions have adopted the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) International, National Building Code (NBC), although the western part of the state has adopted the International Conference Building Officials (ICBO), Uniform Building Code (UBC) and a few localities in the southeast use the Southern Building Code Congress, International (SBCCI) Standard Building Code (SBC). Missouri General Assembly passed a bill that would allow the county commission of any county to adopt a building code subject to voter approval. In creating or amending such code, a calendar year 1999 or later edition of a nationally recognized building code must be adopted. (Section 64.180, RSMo)” [http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=MO06R/ Cite: DSIRE].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Interior vertical insulation is the most cost-effective approach to insulating, please see Comparison of Insulation Approaches, [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.62] the Builder’s Foundation Handbook for comparisons.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Insulation Recommendation for Slab-on-Grade Foundations, Table 4-1 [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.58]: Parameters are the 4-6000 Heating Degree Days (KAN CITY), concrete foundation walls with interior insulation placed vertically, and a lower end price level. Using the aforementioned parameters, Builder's Foundation Handbook recommends a configuration of 2 FT DEEP: R-5 interior vertically placed insulation. However based on further digging, 3 FT DEEP foundation might be required [http://www.doityourself.com/forum/bricks-masonry-asphalt-concrete/126119-footer-depth.html#b/ Cite: DIY Forum]. Must connect with a local contractor.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">“The construction system in all cases is concrete with foundation wall extending 2 or 4 feet deep with the upper 8 inches of the foundation wall exposed on the exterior” [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.58-59]. Based on Table 4-1 in the Builder’s Foundation Handbook, 2 FT is recommended, but due to this [http://www.doityourself.com/forum/bricks-masonry-asphalt-concrete/126119-footer-depth.html#b/ DIY Forum] I am recommending 3 FT.</span></span></span>
 
<br/><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">4. Local cost: “Virtually any foundation type and construction system can be built in any location in the United States. The relative costs, however, are likely to differ. These costs reflect local material and labor costs as well as the availability of certain materials and the preferences of local contractors” [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.7].</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Foundation recommendation summary: Slab-on-Grade Foundation with a 3 FT DEEP perimeter, vertically placed R-5 interior insulation. See Figure 4-16 [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.74]. A significant note when referring to Figure 4-16 is that the insulation is horizontally, not vertically placed. Refer to Figure 4-15 [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/foundation/ORNL_CON-295.pdf/ Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.74] for the insulation piece.</span></span></span>
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">The above design concept, uses a brick veneer, see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry_veneer/ Wikipedia page on Masonry Veneer] for additional veneer information and references. However, assuming that the mud bricks produced at Factor e Farm are structural bricks, I recommend brick construction rather than brick veneer. See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry/ Wikipedia page on Masonry] for additional masonry information and references. Interior above ground insulation can be added later.</span></span></span>
 
 
 
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Tue Mar 12, 2013</span></span></span> =
 
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Reviewed parameters of Test Assignment received from [[Marcin Jakubowski]] on Mar 11, 2013. Created '''RTENOTITLE'''.</span></span></span>

Revision as of 15:37, 3 August 2013

Fri Aug 2, 2013

  • Ordered HydraFabber CNC Mill Spindle Mechanical BOM
  • Ongoing Future State July 2013 - Completed Ideal Future State July 2013
    • Parking Lot
      • Evaluate system/structure analysis tools that are open source/free
      • DPV Orientation
        • Introduction to design tenets
        • Materials used during builds
        • Video of materials for RCs
        • Embed list
      • Analysis of parts/supplies - parts availability analysis of geographic locations (TCM)
      • Standardize versions - example V.8-2-13, time if needed V.8-2-13-1217 or V.8.2.13.1217
      • Safety briefing edit and application for 100% compliance
      • Establish Truck Log & DPV Debit Card Log
    • OSE Definitions
      • What is the assumption of the workshop capabilities needed to fabricate the 50 GVCS - a reasonably well equipped workshop - what is that? Define a reasonably well equipped workshop
  • Emily to initiate follow up interview on Saturday, August 2 at 530PM EST
  • Adam Eig connected as future welding SME and pilot project (located in Washington, DC) POC - forwarded Adam' information to TMC for follow up
  • Weekly meal funds provided for week of August 5
  • Need for Microhouse support equipment discussion on Monday/Tuesday - James Slade, James Wise, Tom Griffing, Gary (PL), Lucas Warner (DPV), Marcin (ED)
  • Discussed
    • Enterprise = The Business + business of The Business
    • Invention, Decision, Implementation
    • Implementation - hours dictate implementation capabilities
    • R, S, I, V, B - Constrained by time and also set up as time sensitive wrt to execution
      • Responsible
      • Support - deliverables
      • Input - knowledge
      • Veto
      • Blame - relieves pressure
    • Systems - look for plug and play that allow for quick exits (own the data, ensuring flexibility)

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