From our prefab site to a yard at Nassal.
I'll keep you all posted.
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Sunday, November 26, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Re: News 13 doing story at containers tomorrow
The story is supposed to air during the 5 o'clock program. It will then repeat in their continuous news program every hour. Something like that. I don't get news 13 in Gainesville so I won't see it. Let me know how it goes.
On Thu, Nov 16, 2017, 7:45 PM stephen bender <sdbender@gmail.com> wrote:
Can you come? They said probably 1030am but I do not have a set time yet. Watch this space for more info. It will be focused on the grant and you guys made it possible.--Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
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UF Citylab Orlando
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Re: News 13 doing story at containers tomorrow
The plan is to meet at 10:30 am today at the Kaley Square Community Center in Holden Heights. Then, we will go to the containers. I assume this will be around 11:15.
On Thu, Nov 16, 2017, 7:45 PM stephen bender <sdbender@gmail.com> wrote:
Can you come? They said probably 1030am but I do not have a set time yet. Watch this space for more info. It will be focused on the grant and you guys made it possible.--Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
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352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
Thursday, November 16, 2017
News 13 doing story at containers tomorrow
Can you come? They said probably 1030am but I do not have a set time yet. Watch this space for more info. It will be focused on the grant and you guys made it possible.
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
Monday, June 12, 2017
Containers are lonely
We left off with the intention of finishing more work on the units but as things go (especially since you all went directly into a new studio) this will not likely happen soon. I would like you to organize work day to take care of a few specific tasks.
We need to schedule one day during the upcoming summer break. I will come down to help. Should I set up a doodle poll?
*Remove the palettes (apparently raconteur racoons have tried to set up camp in them!)
*Stow the insofast in the container storage.
*Return unused materials
*Return loaned tools/materials
*clean up
On a more positive note...
Even though physical changes to the containers has stopped for the time being, the work had not stopped. Here is an update.
We have a solar sponsor who is working up systems for the two units. This is more than I imagined, real power. A most excellent company, 15lightyears. https://www.15lightyears.com/
With a team locals we have three grant applications submitted, two made it through first round of review. These all have something to do with the existence of the container projects. Here is a synopsis of them.
Summary of grants
Aetna Healthy Communities
"Cycles and Sprouts"
A Community Based Agriculture and Bike Repair Program
Healthy Behavior, Social/Economic Factors
Citylab proposes a concept for a healthy community grant that results jn a partnership between ECFRPC (East Central Florida Regional Planning Council), OBT CRA, Kaley Square Community Center and Citylab that creates and implements youth-oriented programs hosted in the Horticulture Container design/build project. LOI accepted. Application completed. Fingers crossed.
Robert Wood Johnson
RAISING PLACES: BUILDING CHILD-CENTERED COMMUNITIES
Bicycle creativity program.
Citylab was invited by PlaygroundCity.org andthe Polis Institute to join in a grant application that resulted in a new partnership between organizations including Playground City and Kaley Square Community Center to utilize the Bike Shop Container design/build project as home base for a youth oriented human-centered design program with bicycles (or parts of bicycles!) LOI accepted. Application completed. Toes crossed.
Caplan Early Childhood Grant
"Grow With Me"
Citylab, working with Playgroundcity.org, creates a partnership between Orlando Science Center, Citylab, Playground City, LRNG and IFAS to invent and implement a take-home gardening program for young families (parents and toddlers) in Holden Heights. $80k request. LOI submitted. Arms crossed.
The relationship with Fleet Farming continues to develop.
"USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Market Promotion Program"
Even though this grant is technically only for city jurisdiction, the fleet folks have agreed to a satellite location.
Citylab creates a relationship between Fleet Farming and Kaley Square Community Center to extend implementation of this urban farming work into Holden Heights. Garden program for horticulture container in planning.
Citylab creates a relationship between Fleet Farming and Kaley Square Community Center to extend implementation of this urban farming work into Holden Heights. Garden program for horticulture container in planning.
Thank each of you. I look forward to seeing you! Peace.
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
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Friday, May 26, 2017
Re: Container Project receipts
Will do. However, I'm out of the country until end of June. Is it ok if I give them to you by then?
Thanks!
On May 26, 2017 3:14 AM, "stephen bender" <sdbender@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Studio Team,First of all I hope your summer is going well. I understand that your workload has eased off significantly! Jk.A few things...Many of you made purchases for the projects that need to be reimbursed to you. I need your receipts. At the end of the semester I had a handful, mostly from horticulture. You should see checks for these soon. If anyone else wants to submit, please get me the receipts. Write your name on them.I will be sending you ask a progress update soon. A lot is (still) happening with the projects and as a direct result of them.--Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Container Project Request
I need help dealing with the remaining pallets. Jack has requested that we remove them. Please get with me if you can join my to move or otherwise deal with them.
If there are ideas about what to do with them reply!
Thanks!
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Container Project receipts
Dear Studio Team,
First of all I hope your summer is going well. I understand that your workload has eased off significantly! Jk.
A few things...
Many of you made purchases for the projects that need to be reimbursed to you. I need your receipts. At the end of the semester I had a handful, mostly from horticulture. You should see checks for these soon. If anyone else wants to submit, please get me the receipts. Write your name on them.
I will be sending you ask a progress update soon. A lot is (still) happening with the projects and as a direct result of them.
--
Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Monday, April 24, 2017
Future of Shade Competition - bicycle Container
Inspired to shade?
Competitions on Architizer Pro
https://architizer.com/pro/competitions/Sunbrella-the-future-of-shade-2017/
https://architizer.com/pro/competitions/Sunbrella-the-future-of-shade-2017/
Q+q++++++++++++++
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Re: G2 Final Review and open house
This is extremely late notice. I have meetings and deadlines at work this morning. The class time was changed to the afternoons and my work schedule has be rearranged to accommodate the time change. Many of us have this same issue. I will arrive on time at the previously established time of 12:00.
Michael Germano
919 608 5363
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 9:01 AM, stephen bender <sdbender@gmail.com> wrote:
I should have been more clear about the schedule. Review is 9am until noon. Open house is noon-3pm. Please do what you can to get here by 1030 for your review.
On Fri, Apr 14, 2017, 11:48 PM stephen bender <sdbender@gmail.com> wrote:Dear Studio,First, after a very productive couple of weeks I want to let you all know that it has been a pleasure working with you. This has been a valuable semester. You have already made a difference by putting people together around a spatial proposal for an idea for living better together. Now this idea is becoming a reality.For the Wednesday events..I need a rep (or pair) from each group to communicate with and to coordinate the exhibit of presentation materials onsite. You can ask me questions. You will sent me pictures. You will report status of the preparations. I will be unable to be in Orlando Monday or Tuesday so this is important.For the final you will have;1. Full size printed set of current (revised) construction documents.2. Tuned up and paired down plots of your midterm site and concept renderings.3. Two printed, cut and bound copies of the current book. (Spiral is fine for now). Include refined midterm materials together with a process chapter. ***Process includes your schedule (yes, I know, best laid plans) images of construction, images of thinking, material lists and sketches. In order to guide the assembling of your process I suggest using your schedule items as titles (or subtitles?). Exhibit the book in the container (so provide a surface).4. Important, lay out and plot a thank you sheet for sponsors (one per container). Make a list. Try not to forget anyone. Accumulate logos. Layout with a list of what each provided.5. Finally, a list of remaining tasks. This should be plotted as a large checklist so that it engages open house attendees with an understanding that these aren't finished!The materials listed above should be installed in your container.Jamie, we need your material as well. If you have updated drawings and maybe your book you should get it to the site for the jury. I propose that your work occupy the brick room between the projects.Clean up. I sorted much of the recyclable material out of the garbage. Garbage must be wheeled down to the dumpsters in Jack's parking lot. Only construction debris can go in the dumpster out back. Clean up scraps and get rid of whatever you can into that dumpster.Thanks!--Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5 --Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Re: G2 Final Review and open house
I should have been more clear about the schedule. Review is 9am until noon. Open house is noon-3pm. Please do what you can to get here by 1030 for your review.
On Fri, Apr 14, 2017, 11:48 PM stephen bender <sdbender@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Studio,First, after a very productive couple of weeks I want to let you all know that it has been a pleasure working with you. This has been a valuable semester. You have already made a difference by putting people together around a spatial proposal for an idea for living better together. Now this idea is becoming a reality.For the Wednesday events..I need a rep (or pair) from each group to communicate with and to coordinate the exhibit of presentation materials onsite. You can ask me questions. You will sent me pictures. You will report status of the preparations. I will be unable to be in Orlando Monday or Tuesday so this is important.For the final you will have;1. Full size printed set of current (revised) construction documents.2. Tuned up and paired down plots of your midterm site and concept renderings.3. Two printed, cut and bound copies of the current book. (Spiral is fine for now). Include refined midterm materials together with a process chapter. ***Process includes your schedule (yes, I know, best laid plans) images of construction, images of thinking, material lists and sketches. In order to guide the assembling of your process I suggest using your schedule items as titles (or subtitles?). Exhibit the book in the container (so provide a surface).4. Important, lay out and plot a thank you sheet for sponsors (one per container). Make a list. Try not to forget anyone. Accumulate logos. Layout with a list of what each provided.5. Finally, a list of remaining tasks. This should be plotted as a large checklist so that it engages open house attendees with an understanding that these aren't finished!The materials listed above should be installed in your container.Jamie, we need your material as well. If you have updated drawings and maybe your book you should get it to the site for the jury. I propose that your work occupy the brick room between the projects.Clean up. I sorted much of the recyclable material out of the garbage. Garbage must be wheeled down to the dumpsters in Jack's parking lot. Only construction debris can go in the dumpster out back. Clean up scraps and get rid of whatever you can into that dumpster.Thanks!--Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Friday, April 14, 2017
G2 Final Review and open house
Dear Studio,
First, after a very productive couple of weeks I want to let you all know that it has been a pleasure working with you. This has been a valuable semester. You have already made a difference by putting people together around a spatial proposal for an idea for living better together. Now this idea is becoming a reality.
For the Wednesday events..
I need a rep (or pair) from each group to communicate with and to coordinate the exhibit of presentation materials onsite. You can ask me questions. You will sent me pictures. You will report status of the preparations. I will be unable to be in Orlando Monday or Tuesday so this is important.
For the final you will have;
1. Full size printed set of current (revised) construction documents.
2. Tuned up and paired down plots of your midterm site and concept renderings.
3. Two printed, cut and bound copies of the current book. (Spiral is fine for now). Include refined midterm materials together with a process chapter. ***Process includes your schedule (yes, I know, best laid plans) images of construction, images of thinking, material lists and sketches. In order to guide the assembling of your process I suggest using your schedule items as titles (or subtitles?). Exhibit the book in the container (so provide a surface).
4. Important, lay out and plot a thank you sheet for sponsors (one per container). Make a list. Try not to forget anyone. Accumulate logos. Layout with a list of what each provided.
5. Finally, a list of remaining tasks. This should be plotted as a large checklist so that it engages open house attendees with an understanding that these aren't finished!
The materials listed above should be installed in your container.
Jamie, we need your material as well. If you have updated drawings and maybe your book you should get it to the site for the jury. I propose that your work occupy the brick room between the projects.
Clean up. I sorted much of the recyclable material out of the garbage. Garbage must be wheeled down to the dumpsters in Jack's parking lot. Only construction debris can go in the dumpster out back. Clean up scraps and get rid of whatever you can into that dumpster.
Thanks!
--
Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
InSoFast invoice FYI
For checking it in.
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
More Donations!
Images from the delivery of wood on 4/11/2017. Materials donated by Thomas Lumber Co.
Tons of plywood, 2x10's, & 2x4's to help complete our projects!
Re: Welding this week
Yes Michael, there will be steel on site tomorrow. There will be a welder with container experience. This is all arranged. I realize this has been frustrating and stressful. It has been for me also.
On Tue, Apr 11, 2017, 9:03 AM Michael Germano <mike.a.germano@gmail.com> wrote:
To clarify, has the steel in fact been ordered? What is the scheduled delivery day?We have been waiting on steel for several weeks now. With one week of building left, we can not see a realistic timeline moving forward to finish this project.Michael Germano
919-608-5363
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Re: Welding this week
To clarify, has the steel in fact been ordered? What is the scheduled delivery day?
We have been waiting on steel for several weeks now. With one week of building left, we can not see a realistic timeline moving forward to finish this project.
Michael Germano
919-608-5363
919-608-5363
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Welding this week
We will attach metal to metal this week.
Wednesday and Friday. We will utilize the full day on Wednesday in lieu of AdvMM (I think this counts). He will give some safety information.
My welder friend will also bring a plasma cutter so if you think you have use for it be prepared with what you need (drawings, templates, patterns).
On Tuesday I will make a trip down to meet with the welder to coordinate the work. We will plan the execution of the job; what we need to hoist and hold the material. It would be best if once or more members of each team can be there. I have not established the exact time yet.
Some things that will be helpful for this work...
Come along
draw-tight straps
Clamps
Grinding wheels
More later.
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bender-57066a5
Friday, April 7, 2017
Re: Steel surplus and supply. Orlando
Will,
Sorry, I should not have sent these to you all. You do not need to order steel. I liked the stores tho. It seems that at least one of them is kind of self serve.
Regarding the confusion, I am as confused as you. I can't solve this, you all have to.
Bike group, am I correct that you have not settled on a design for the openings? I would like to see sketches (accurate, graph paper type sketches... Don't have to be Revit yet) of the door design(s). The doors discussed today are clever and constructable. Btw, if you angle the edges of the panels, then when they pivot out they can be made to meet at the point when one will support the other. If you are interested in what I mean I can send a sketch.
In order to get a engineers confirmation of the steel design I asked for sketches/drawings of the steel as you imagined it based on our conversations so I could go over it with the engineer. Sebastian did send me the top plate drawing but I did not get an updated set of drawings with it. The BIM 360 set was old and the midterm set was out of date (far as I knew). I had asked repeatedly for an updated PDF.
Both groups:
Please let me know, in list form, what you have planned for the remaining days. As a way to plan and not get caught short, use the list of tasks to organize material needs. Especially what you cannot get yourselves. This let's me know what I need to approve for you or expect to get. I realize that this begins with steel and welders.
To prep for welding you will need grinding wheels (to clean the metal).
Communicate often.
Keep positive.
Peace.
On Fri, Apr 7, 2017, 7:51 PM Colclasure,William J <wcolclasure@ufl.edu> wrote:
i don't feel like i understand the implication of this email.
is this for extra free material or for the steel order we gave you?
are you still putting in the steel order? i thought the steel order was put in already.
it's confusing when the plan changes from day to day. based on conversations at the site on wednesday and through email thursday, we were under the impression that we would get material this morning with you and maggie.
From: stephen bender <sdbender@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 7, 2017 4:51 PM
To: Aldada,Mohammed S,Sr; Ryan Melville; Scott Capon; Sebastian Fernandez; Michael Germano; Phillip Lantry; Matthew Bannon; Alex Straughn; Johnson,Briana J; Colclasure,William J; Samantha Scime; Jared Grossi; Jablonski,Justin; Jose Esquilin; Adriana Lovera; Jin,Meiyan
Subject: Re: Steel surplus and supply. Orlando
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
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352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
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Sitting on 408
I did not get any confirmation about meeting at Home Depot but now I am sitting at a standstill on 408. Make a plan while you wait for me to arrive.
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Stephen D. Bender, AIA
UF Citylab Orlando
bndr, llc.
352-682-4986 Mobile
http://bndrd.com
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