Art+Energy = Camp
Imani and Ewane looking at Pantone swatches
and choosing colors for the artwork!
Choosing colors for the artwork!
Discussing the design on the computer
while on site where the installation will happen.
Meeting with Fred Underwood to see if
we can turn our design into a reality. The answer is yes!
Meeting with Timothy Gerhart, the structural engineer, on site.
He is taking a look at the design and making sure that it is
safe for 90 mph winds!
Meeting with Timothy Gerhart, the structural engineer, on site.
He is taking a look at the design and making sure that it is
safe for 90 mph winds!
The design is the result of brainstorming sessions, points of inspiration, and model making. It might need to change based on the feedback
from the structural engineer. We'll know soon!
Helping artist David Edwards put together his solar Power Flower!
PHOTO CREDIT: Rodney Heard
David Edwards explains his solar systems.
PHOTO CREDIT: Rodney Heard
Racing solar cars that David Edwards shared with us!
PHOTO CREDIT: Rodney Heard
Solar crickets! Thanks for sharing these with us David Edwards!
PHOTO CREDIT: Rodney Heard
Electronics!
PHOTO CREDIT: Imani Nanji
Gathered around David Edwards solar Power Flower.
It was a wonderful hands on morning playing with solar toys and art.
Solar disco!
PHOTO CREDIT: Terrell Williams
Creating mandalas! DaVontae shared his attention
to design detail with the group he was working with.
Creating mandalas! Ewane is impressed with
DaVontae's attention to design detail.
PHOTO CREDIT: Imani Nanji
The librarian at the Homewood library gave us a great
lesson on engineering process.
PHOTO CREDIT: DaVontae Garner
Practicing structural engineering at the library!
Practicing structural engineering at the library!
Practicing structural engineering at the library!
Practicing structural engineering at the library!
Practicing structural engineering at the library! It might not look
perfect, but can it handle the weight of a tiger?
Yes! This is a strong structure!
It doesn't collapse when the tiger sits on it.
Can this structure handle the weight of a tiger?
How about this one? It looks great, but can
it handle the weight of a tiger?
Oops... building collapse.
Imani is a terrific documentarian!
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week 3!
Download this PDF outlining the design process during Week 1 and Week 2.
This week is about pragmatics! We have a strong design and now we are choosing colors, talking with a structural engineer, and confirming framing components with Fred Underwood (Underwood Solar). Fred will be installing the solar panels and the electrical system, so his feedback every step of the way has been critical.
Timothy Gerhart—the structural engineer who will be working with us—is taking a look at the design and making sure that it is safe for 90 mph winds!
David Edwards stopped by and engaged us with his solar Power Flower, solar toys, and lots of fun electronics. You can learn more about David on his Facebook page.
We ended the week with a trip to the Homewood library, where the librarian gave us a great lesson on engineering process.
A project of
Land Art Generator Initiative
Conservation Consultants, Inc.
Homewood Renaissance Association
With
Underwood Solar Future
Gerhart Engineering
with generous support from
Heinz Endowments
Google Community Grants Foundation
RK Mellon Foundation
Three Rivers Community Foundation
contact
Land Art Generator Initiative
e: lagi@landartgenerator.org
t: 412-996-4906