Blog Entry 4: Design Progression

Since the previous post in mid-February, our project team has been especially busy with updating and refining our design. To recap, the redefined scope of our project, as stated in the previous blog entry, is solely of design. It was decided between North Shore ConneXions and our group that a thorough and professional set of illustrations will be produced such that they may be used by another team for construction. This set of illustrations will include a 2D CAD drawing and a 3D SketchUp representation of the staircase.

Currently, the design, as shown in the figure in the previous blog post, was revamped to be clearer and to include more detail. In particular, the specifications of the wood members are shown and a top view of the loading area is added. This drawing by Sam will aid Shanshui in completing the 2D AutoCAD design. Once the CAD drawing is complete, the 3D SketchUp drawing will be rendered by Kanish. During these design stages, Maryam will continue to make sure that the design meets all North Vancouver, Vancouver, and BC Building Code requirements. Cory and Pearl will continue to be the client liaisons and update them with our progress as required. They will also gather any other information regarding the site.

In terms of concrete completion dates, they are as follows:

– March 12^th: AutoCAD Drawing (Shanshui)

– March 19^th: 3D SketchUp Drawing (Kanish)

– Ongoing: Meeting Building Code Requirements (Maryam)

– Ongoing: Correspondence with North Shore ConneXions (Cory and Pearl)

We hope that the final design package, including the refined SketchUp and AutoCAD Drawings will be completed by March 22^nd. Group meetings will continue to happen on a weekly basis to ensure all work is being done on time and to professional standards.