4 SALALA Design Build

SALALA

School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture University of British Columbia Design Build 2015 Gambier Island, British Columbia

Designers:

Lys Hermanski + Taylor Fahy

Tai Adler Vahid Farbod Aaron Logan Emily Seider Nicole Tischler

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

1

ABOUT CAMP FIRCOM

9

PRECEDENT STUDIES

15

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

19

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

27

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

43

DETAIL PROJECTS

49

COMPLETED PROJECT PHOTOS

61

APPENDICES

73

INTRODUCTION

The Story of How the

School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Joined Forces with

Camp Fircom

By Lys Hermanski

1

When I first asked Greg Johnson-long-term faculty at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) of the University of British Columbia--what options I had to participate in a design build course, he told me there was nothing planned.

I think that was going to manifest in the use of my knowledge in a tactile exercise. Hard labour and sweat was the end goal. I urged Greg that I didn’t care what it was, anything that I could help build and hopefully even design myself.

It was November, 2014, right in the thick of a Vancouver autumn: dark, damp, and full of that seeping, wet cold. I needed something to look forward to, not that being a student in Architecture school doesn’t have its perks. Consisting of 18-hour days, a severe lack of time to do anything but stuff your face with efficient food while exercising on the walk to and from school. We are a group of steaming die-hards, proving ourselves in an endurance game of stress management while functioning off of minimal sleep. I needed a change of pace, and

In December, he mentioned Camp Fircom, and his recent involvement in the construction of a second mess hall.

The first had been struck by lightning and burnt completely. Yet the crew at Camp Fircom were not deterred, and intended to keep up the momentum.

They were looking for more staff housing, but had yet to decide which route to take.

Thus began a directed study of ‘small space living’ research and development. At this point, my friend and colleague, Taylor Fahy, joined me.

2

Taylor and I have a long history of joint projects and collaborations that spring from our shared values. We are interested by material honesty, and practicality in programming. The materials used in a structure bring vigor and lively attitude.

In every instance, the material can speak of intention while connecting the inhabitants to the space. When moving through a space, a regularized grid manipulates your path in a very rigid way. Rigidity can be used as a tool to create a more naturalistic flow through space. In an organizational sense, spatial movement can be coordinated for one person, a few, or many.

3

Our expectations for this project were based on research and information gathered by our advisor Greg, the Camp Fircom site manager Neil Carrodus, and from sources such as the CMHC Guide to Building. With this knowledge and preparation we hoped that all would go smoothly.

Thus, with our near-zero experience, we made plans and prepared deliveries. Remote siting logistics are often mired with coordination issues, misplaced lists, and timing constraints, all including increased cost for transportation. We were introduced to this struggle during the first site visit with Greg on February 5th, 2015.

4

One thing about the remote location, and something that we tried very hard to foresee, is the inevitable forgotten item that stops all work and requires a special day-long adventure back to the city. Luckily we avoided any big mishaps, but even still, it was with a lot of reconfiguration and creative problem solving that completed this project.

It was great luck that there happened to be a barge going to Camp Fircom on April 2nd, intending to bring a light load there, and a heavy one back, so were happy to fill the deck with incoming materials for the project.

It was essential to do the majority of

5

planning ahead of our projected start date, and even ahead of the barge trip. There was no other way for us to get the materials over to Gambier Island, that wouldn’t cost $1500, so our tasks quickly escalated to a frenzy of calls to Dick’s Lumber, their delivery department, the Barge company, back and forth with Taylor, and all the last minute readjustments to the order.

Very quickly as well, it became evident that there is a certain way to talk to people and be prepared before asking all the questions. Planning ahead before buying materials is essential, and even then, there are things that just cannot be known before hand. For

example, the cedar siding was completely forgotten until a day before the delivery ran out, and even then after so much calculation, we were short by about 30 boards. Those missed boards then had to be fit precariously on a water taxi ride with Taylor when the siding was already half installed.

This is one example of many that caused undue stress and required a consistent, keen eye on all the materials on site and in the project at any given time.

The experience revealed much about the role of a contractor during construction, and the real need for designer and contractor to be in very good communication. So many little details were not figured out precisely until we arrived at that point during the build, that again, really could not have been foreseen. This is where a

little space between two studs becomes the bane of your existence in trying to fit the wall between the structure, and the holes that bugs can invade.

When Taylor and I started thinking about the logistics and coordination needed for this project, it was such a shift in the way of thinking about a project and about the design process that really was so different than assignments in the studio. All of a sudden, we started designing based on nominally sized lumber pieces instead of purely form-based design. This was especially pertinent to the remote building location, where power was limited on site, thus giving us incentive to create easy building methods.

The other huge factor that made us cautious about our design, was that our own building experience and that

6

of our crew was quite limited. We weren’t sure what we were even capable of doing. How heavy is an A-frame made of 20’ long boards? We guessed and got lucky with how easy it ended up being.

The endless discoveries of how much a person could accomplish in a day with the help of others brought an enthusiasm and feeling of real accomplishment that we could not have known by any other means. The team that we happened upon, made purely of cur-

7

rent students at SALA, was a dynamic group of many differing backgrounds.

As a part of the required work for the class credits, our design included a few unconsidered spots where the individuals of the team could design a part of the building. These we called the “Design Projects”. Pre-emptively, we thought this would be a great way to kill time for the team if there was a lull in work or if they wanted something design-related to be proud of.

8

CAMP FIRCOM A Short History

Camp Fircom, was originally known as ‘First Community’. It first started in the 1930’s by the East Vancouver’s First United Church and was run as a kid’s camp for underprivileged children.

“It became a place of rest and healing for many that couldn’t afford to escape the challenges of living in a growing city”.

“Fircom’s purpose is to provide the opportunity for people to form a healthy, sustainable community in nature...To create this type of community, Fircom programs focus on the well-being of the individual, the group, and the environment.”

9

“There are four pillars to how Fircom achieves its purpose: education, environment, spirituality, and health and wellness.”

Focusing on education and community, the connection between Camp Fircom and SALA is based on the combined desire of both groups to help foster rich learning environments and enhanced life experiences. SALA had been looking for a way to create a design-build program that helped the students enact the theoretical learning

10

Locating Gambier Island

GAMBIER ISLAND LAND USE BYLAW #86, 2004

Gambier Island is home to few year-round residents and many seasonal guests.

This boat-access-only island boasts two mountains, a lake, and countless small streams. Located just ten kilometers north of Horseshoe Bay, in the Haro Straight.

P3

YCO(a)

W4

INS EK

HA N S O N

R D

P3

S3

Ekins Pt.

W1

P OINT RD

RR

W1

P1

YCO

SR

CH ANN EL

AN

N

EL

RD

H

VIEW

C

S2 ANVIL RD

R

O

U

ill

F

ie

B

Douglas Bay

D

m

N

R

Ra

s

R

Y BA

O

P1 S2 W4

S GLA

H

H

DOU

T

G

SR RR A F C1 I S1 S2 S3 P1 P2 P3 PP G1 G2 W1 W2 W3 W4 YCO WBB CD1

P1

ANVIL RD

W1 YCO

W3

Settlement Residential Rural Residential Agriculture Forest Local Commercial Industrial Community Service Local Service Recreation Service Community Nature Park Community Park Marine Park and Recreation Provincial Park Wilderness Conservation Nature Reserve Marine General Marine Transportation Marine Log Storage Marine Conservation Yacht Club Outstation Water Brigade Bay Gambier Island Sea Ranch Comprehensive Development 1

Ch an

Woolridge Island

e ag ss Pa La

to

na

Irby Pt.

125 600

G1 Christie Islet

W1 P2

BAY RD ADE BRI

1

RR

W4

P2

F

EA

No Ferry service.

1

AR

G2

G

WBB

EA 1

BRIG

W1

RR

W4

y e Ba ntr

SIMP

P1

Bay ves

CE

R NESS WILDE

RD

I-TE

TA

K

HIGHLAND RD

KUP WIC

RD VE

RD

GRO

W BAY

THE

W2(e)

SR

RR

AV

EL

LIN

G

WI

ND

RD

RR(a)

PP RR

DY S

BAY RD

WHISTLING RD

W4

TR

AN

TG

RAVE

tt Ba y

• •

POR

S3(a)

• •

JOVIAL RD

W2(b) CONEY ISLAND RD

NIAGARA RD

RR

RR

SEA VIEW WAY

VENUS WAY

BRIGHTON BEACH RD

SNAPPY WIND RD

NEWPORT BEACH RD

LONDON HEIGHT WAY

Gambier Harbour

FAIRMOUNT RD

FITT RD

SCENIC ST

ST RAHAN RD

MCBRIDE RD

RD HOOD

MAPLE PL

POINT

SATILITE RD

TELLER RD RD

VANGUARD AVE

INT

JA Y

FIRCOM BAY RD

PO

PP(a)

D RD

W1(a)

P2

BARFLEUR RD

IN

P2

RD

GAMBIER RD

TW

Bay

UN

PP

S3

Halkett Pt.

P3

RD

JEE

UR TH AR

E SO

HIGH HAWK RD

SASALER RD

SPORTEKA RD

W HO

SR

lke

RD

S2

P2

S W AY

PA

R

W1

VIE

IN

W1

DULCIE RD

ST

SHAWANABE RD

RR

Gambier Pt.

Carmelo Pt.

W1

NEW BRIGHTON RD

BOWEN

RAINBOW RD

RR

RD

KING STO NCR EEK

RD

AU

C1

W4

SABNA RD

lvon

W1

W3

RD

-S I RD

RK

RD

SARGEANT RD

Ava

RD

CAPE RD YO

RD

SR SH

INT

LA

PO

SP

SR

BAY VIEW RD

W1(a)

N

WHITECAP WAY

BA

S2

RR

S1

Thornbrough Bay

SO

RR

G1

RR

Gra

RR

S2

TTS

N AI NT

W3

W4 W2(a)

W3

RR

YCO(b)

Y RD

ay

Alexandra Island

t

SR

Por

L

S2

tB es

S T B AY P

RD

W

WE

RD

MO U

Prevailing Winds: W-SW 5-15kts

RD

W2(c)

PALACE

MOUNTAIN RD

RR

W4

CK

PO

W3

RO

D

W4

SR

M

ER

S2

I-TE-SI R

NT

F

G1

Snow Load: 2.4kPa

G2 PA

YCO

Ce K TA

Locally, the “Squamish Gale” sometimes sweeps down the Haro Straight from the NNE.

S2

A

G1

COMMON WEATHER

AREA 2

YCO

I

W1

WAY

MOUN T ARTABA N R D

Zoned under the Gambier Island Trust, under the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

NS

A

CD1

S3

W4

W3

RD

IEL

RR

BAY

DS

LIO

ADE

SH

Named in 1860.

I

Ha

Winter Pop. : Summer Pop.:

Daybreak Pt.

AR

Douglas Fir Cedar Hemlock Salal Horsetail Sword Fern Stinging Nettle Red Huckleberry Berry Salmon Berry

W4

l

DEMOGRAPHICS

ne

LOCAL FLORA

F

W

RD

W2(d)

CAMP FIRCOM

ne

l

Hope Pt.

an

BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Shoa

l

Ch

Bylaw 96 Oct 2007 Bylaw 119 Sept 2012 Bylaw 118 Oct 2012

Scale 1 : 15,000 0

250

500

1,000

1,500

2,000 Meters

11

GAMBIER

ISLAND

GAMBIER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE

SCHEDULE B LAND USE BYLAW

12

Site Details A site plan of Camp Fircom with its many outbuildings shows how the central field is the main focus of the camp, looking south-east towards Horseshoe Bay.

13

EXISTING BUILDINGS

ZONING

Mess Hall Jubilee Hall Halkett Cabins 1-8 Workshop Craigcroft Tuck Shop Infirmary Two-Storey Office Farmhouse The Cottage

Within the S3 zone, any access- ory buildings under 108 sq.ft. could be built, without a limit.

SITE DESCRIPTION Zoned S3 230 Acres of Land

The height of the building could not be more than 10 meters or 32.8 ft.

The relative zoning bylaws for the S3 Zoning on Gambier Island Trust can be found in Appendix A.

14

PRECEDENT STUDIES Shoal Lake Experimental Cabins Herbert Enns

Professor, Department of Architecture, Director, Experimental Media Research Group and Chair, Editorial Board, MOSAIC B.E.S. (Manitoba 1981), M.ARCH. (Manitoba 1985), MAA, MRAIC

The enclosure that this group of experimental cabins creates is a sheer curtain between inside and outside. The fiberglass corrugated panelling emits the soft glow so often desired during slow mornings and afternoon lulls. Likewise, in the late evening of summer there is often still enough light to see outside, but with a solid wall that lingering light would be blocked. At a cost of $1000

Gradients of Exposure 1 Surface = “Exposed” 2 Surfaces = “Exterior” 3 Surfaces = “Semi-Exterior” 4 Surfaces = “Semi-Interior” 5 Surfaces = “Interior” 6 Surfaces = “Enclosed”

Fiberglass panels create a warm wall of diffuse light.

15

16

Neil’s Cabin

The Original Cabin

This cabin, located on Gambier Island just 5 minutes from Camp Fircom, is the original cabin that all the Lala cabins are modelled after. Initially, the original three Lala cabins were built in the time between the construction of the new Mess Hall at Camp Fircom. Thus the name ‘Lala’ as the builder was off in ‘Lala-Land’ building these small 10’ x 10’ cabins in the woods. Characterized by exposed framing inside and the classic cabin shape, this little get-away in the woods includes a sleeping loft and off-grid living. The accompanying deck space here is mostly uncovered, something that the new cabins sought to remedy by creating more covered outdoor space to inhabit on the many rainy days.

17

Other Precedents:

Terunobu Fujimori Tea Houses

-charred wood

Jay Nelson

Low-Fi Technology

Off-Grid

Site Contact

-low-impact

-little concrete

Wabi Sabi

-rustic

-beauty in imperfection

Glen Murcott

-rural + remote

-pragmatic

Suitcase House

18

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Weathering + Longevity

on the Northwest Pacific Coast

There was a lot of consideration of materials as the weather on the Gulf Islands is known to increase decay of most building methods. We opted for treated deck beams, and stained deck joists. We also chose to use a long-lasting corrugated steel roof, paired with Western Red cedar siding, known for its ability to withstand weathering and rot. We also chose the cedar as a deck surface, easily maintained and replaced if necessary by the local material.

Window, siding, and interior wall treatment, from ‘Beetle’s House’, Terunobu Fujimori (2009)

19

20

The Value of Space “Functional housing for frictionless living�

Alexander Klein

Kumamoto Prefectural College of Agriculture Dormitory, Terunobu Fujimori (2000)

21

22

Camp Fircom’s Requirements for the New Staff Accommodation

CONSTRUCTION METHOD Light wood frame construction Design optimized for nominal sizing of lumber Large door for easy furniture moving Power access: generator Smaller building footprint to include covered outdoor space, main floor, + loft space Transportation for materials: barge, tractor, gator, golf cart, + by hand Sizing of materials that could be lifted by hand Water Flow considered on site

MATERIALS Unprocessed Material Finishes Details in Joints and Connections Using as much material already on site from previous building projects, plus necessary extras Long-life

-metal roofing

-cedar Fiberglass Panels

-frosted or unfrosted

-corrugated Wood

-easily accessible

-light, easy to carry

PROGRAM Short term stays: 1 wk - 3 mos, May 1 - Aug 31 MAX two person accommodation: one bed for longer stays + one bed for shorter stays Desk space Storage for personal belongings Away from main camp, but close enough for easy access Optimal views Maximized daylighting + sunlight exposure

23

24

Materials

Materials

a. Standard Pyrblocks - 6 pieces b. 2” x 18” x 18” Paving Stones - 6 pieces c. 4” x 4” Treated Lumber- 6 pieces d. 2” x 1” x 8’ Furring Strips- 80 pieces e. 1” x 6” x 10’ Cedar Decking - 44 pieces f. 2” x 6” x 10’ SPF Lumber - 60 pieces g. 2” x 8” x 8’ SPF Lumber - 22 pieces h. 2” x 12” x 8’ SPF Lumber - 3 pieces i. 4’ x 14’ Corrugated Steel Roofing - 216sqft j. 5/8” Plywood - 36 sheets k. 3/4” Plywood - 5 sheets

l. 60min Tar Paper - 3 Rolls m. 2” x 4” x 8’ SPF Lumber - 55 pieces n. 2” x 6” x 16’ SPF Lumber - 12 pieces o. 2” x 10” x 10’ Treated Lumber - 8 pieces p. 2” x 12” x 8’ SPF Lumber - 3 pieces q. 2” x 6” x 20’ SPF Lumber - 25 pieces r. 1” x 10” x 8’ Cedar Siding - 50 pieces s. 4’ x 15’ Corrugated Steel Roofing - 252sqft t. 2’ x 8’ Corrugated Fiberglass Panel - 250sqft

On Site

Acquired

*All Lumber is nominally sized *All Lumber is nominally sized

25

26

1/40”=1’-0”

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

A.02.XX

LALA 4

LALA 3 SITE PLAN LALA

27

LALA 4

LALA 3

A.02.XX

TAYLOR FAHY

24.04.15

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

LALA 4

TAYLOR FAHY

A.01.XX

SITE PLAN FIRCOM A.01.XX

TAYLOR FAHY

24.04.15

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

LALA 4

TAYLOR FAHY

24.04.15

28

-0”

29

EAST ELEVATION

1/4”=1’-0”

A.05.02

WEST ELEVATION TAYLOR FAHY GAMBIER ISLAND EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS CAMP FIRCOM

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

30

LALA 4

24.04.15

4”=1’-0” A.03.XX

PLANS

BB

31

24.04.15 LALA 4

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

BB

TAYLOR FAHY

AA

AA SECTION AA SECTION BB

1/4”=1’-0”

32

33

3'-10 1/2"

6'-4 1/4”=1’-0” 1/2"

4'0"

2'0" 2'0" 4'0"2'0" 2'0"4'0" 4'0" 4'0"

A.06.02

LALA 4

6'-4 1/2"

NOTE ATTAC LEVEL @NO 2’ I ATT ALTER LEV OVER @ B2 END ALT OVE END MATE 6- 2X1 10-NA MA 6-POS 6--2 2 22+ 106-P 22+

4'0"

6'-4 1/2"

14’6”

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

24.04.15

14’6”

6'-4 1/2"

1/4”=1’-0”

ORDER OF OPERATIONS FOUNDATIONS

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6-DECK BLOCK 6-18X18 PAVER 6- POSTS CUT TO SIZE SAND ROCKS

16'0"

TAYLOR FAHY

NOTES: CLEAR SITE LAY OUT 6 FOUNDATIONS DIG 2’X2’X2’ HOLE FILL WITH LARGE BEACH ROCKS FINISH WITH COMPACTED BEACH SAND 18”X18” PAVER LEVELED 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 4”X4” POSTS CUT TO LEVELED LENGTH

16'0"

1/2" GAMBIER ISLAND ORDER 3'-10 OF OPERATIONS CAMP FIRCOM PLATFORM

2 TAYLOR FAHY

LALA 4 16'-0"

GAMBIER ISLAND 16'-0" ORDER OF OPERATIONS CAMP FIRCOM PLATFORM

TAYLOR FAHY

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6- 2X10X16’ BEAMS 10-NAIL PLATES 6-POST CAPS 22+ -2X10X8’

A.06.02

LALALALA 4 4

13'-0 3/4"

24.04.15 24.04.15

1/4”=1’-0”

NOTES: ATTACH SANDWHICHED 2X10 BEAMS TO LEVEL POSTS. @ 2’ INTERVALS LAY 2X10 JOISTS. ALTERNATING JOISTS END TO END & OVERLAPPED. END BOARD.

A.06.01

1/4”=1’-0”

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6-DECK BLOCK MATERIALS NEEDED: 6-18X18 PAVER 6-DECK 6- POSTSBLOCK CUT TO SIZE 6-18X18 SAND PAVER 6POSTS CUT TO SIZE ROCKS SAND ROCKS

ORDER ORDER OF OPERATIONS OF OPERATIONSGAMBIER GAMBIER ISLAND ISLAND FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS CAMP CAMP FIRCOM FIRCOM

1/4”=1’-0”

NOTES: CLEAR SITE NOTES: LAY OUT 6 FOUNDATIONS CLEAR SITE HOLE DIG 2’X2’X2’ LAY FOUNDATIONS FILL OUT WITH6 LARGE BEACH ROCKS DIG 2’X2’X2’ FINISH WITH HOLE COMPACTED BEACH SAND FILL WITHPAVER LARGELEVELED BEACH ROCKS 18”X18” FINISH WITH BLOCK COMPACTED BEACH SAND 4-WAY DECK 18”X18” PAVER LEVELED 4”X4” POSTS CUT TO LEVELED LENGTH 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 4”X4” POSTS CUT TO LEVELED LENGTH

TAYLOR TAYLOR FAHY FAHY

MATERIALS NEEDED: 1”=1’-0” 6-DECK BLOCK 6-18X18 PAVER 6- POSTS CUT TO SIZE SAND ROCKS

2'0" LALA 4

A.06.01 24.04.15 2'0"

4'0" 24.04.15

2'0" 4'0"

3'-1 4'0" 4'0"

2'0" 2'0" 4'0"

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM ORDER OF OPERATIONS FOUNDATIONS

TAYLOR FAHY

16'-0"

NOTES: CLEAR SITE LAY OUT 6 FOUNDATIONS DIG 2’X2’X2’ HOLE FILL WITH LARGE BEACH ROCKS FINISH WITH COMPACTED BEACH SAND 18”X18” PAVER LEVELED 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 4”X4” POSTS CUT TO LEVELED LENGTH

A.06.01

1”=1’-0”

1/4”=1’-0”

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6- 2X10X16’ BEAMS 10-NAIL PLATES 6-POST CAPS 22+ 6'-5 -2X10X8’ 1/4"

A.06.01 A.06.01

1”=1’-0”

2'0"

6'-3 1/2"

6'-4 1/2"

NOTES: 1/4”=1’-0” ATTACH SANDWHICHED 2X10 BEAMS TO LEVEL POSTS. @ 2’ INTERVALS LAY 2X10 JOISTS. ALTERNATING JOISTS END TO END & OVERLAPPED. END BOARD.

BEACH ROCKS

ORDER OF OPERATIONS FOUNDATIONS

A.06.01

13'-0 3/4"

2'0"

13'-0 13'-0 3/4" 3/4"

BEACH ROCKS

CH ROCKS

1/4”=1’-0”

6'-4 1/2"

BEACH SAND

BEACH SAND

SAND BEACH ROCKS

CH SAND

6'-4 1/2"

6'-3 1/2" 6'-5 1/4" 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 6'-3 1/2" 6'-5 1/4" 18”X18” PAVER

TAYLOR FAHY

18”X18” PAVER

4”X4” POST

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

2'0"2'0" ORDER OF OPERATIONS FOUNDATIONS

4-WAY DECK BLOCK 6'-5 1/4" 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 18”X18” PAVER

6'-4 1/2"

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

TAYLOR FAHY

4”X4” POST

LALA 4

24.04.15

13'-

-0”

4”X4” POST

14’6”

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6-DECK BLOCK 6-18X18 PAVER 6- POSTS CUT TO SIZE SAND ROCKS

NOTES: 1/4”=1’-0” CLEAR SITE LAY OUT 6 FOUNDATIONS DIG 2’X2’X2’ HOLE FILL WITH LARGE BEACH ROCKS FINISH WITH COMPACTED BEACH SAND 18”X18” PAVER LEVELED 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 4”X4” POSTS CUT TO LEVELED LENGTH

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6-DECK BLOCK 6-18X18 PAVER 6- POSTS CUT TO SIZE 6'-3 1/2" SAND ROCKS

NOTES: CLEAR SITE LAY OUT 6 FOUNDATIONS DIG 2’X2’X2’ HOLE FILL WITH LARGE BEACH ROCKS FINISH WITH COMPACTED BEACH SAND 18”X18” PAVER LEVELED 4-WAY DECK BLOCK 4”X4” POSTS CUT TO LEVELED LENGTH

34

ORDER OF OPERATI ATTACHING A-FRAM

LALA 4

24.04.15

24.04.15

A.06.03

A.06.04

TAYLOR FAHY

A.06.04

TAYLOR FAHY

NOTES: RAISING THE FIRST BRACING AND POS TEMPORARY CUP F TO SIT IN WHILE IT AND BOLTED. NEXT A-FRAME TEM ALL PLUMB AND LE PLASTIC WASHERS

MATERIALS NEEDE ASSEMBLED A-FRA HARDWARE TEMPORARY BRAC

NOTES: RAISING THE FIRST A-FRAME PIECE BRACING AND POST. TEMPORARY CUP FOR A-FRAME TO SIT IN WHILE IT GETS DRILLED AND BOLTED. NEXT A-FRAME TEMPORARY BRACED TO FIRST ALL PLUMB AND LEVEL. PLASTIC WASHERS IN BETWEEN MEMBERS. MATERIALS NEEDED: ASSEMBLED A-FRAMES HARDWARE TEMPORARY BRACING

36

A.06.04

ORDER OF OPERATIONS GAMBIER ISLAND GUSSET/A-FRAME ASSEMBLY CAMP FIRCOM

ORDER OF OPERATIONS GAMBIER ISLAND GUSSET/A-FRAME ASSEMBLY CAMP FIRCOM

LALA 4

24.04.15 TAYLOR FAHY A.06.03

A.06.03

1/2”=1’-0”

LALA 4

24.04.15 TAYLOR FAHY

" 1/2

"

35

1/2”=1’-0”

ORDER OF OPERATIONS GAMBIER ISLAND GUSSET/A-FRAME ASSEMBLY CAMP FIRCOM

2'0"

8'-9

1/2”=1’-0”

1”=1”-0”

ORDER OF OPERATIONS ATTACHING A-FRAME

"

2'0"

"

1/2

A.06.03

ORDER OF OPERATIONS GAMBIER ISLAND GUSSET/A-FRAME ASSEMBLY CAMP FIRCOM

TAYLOR FAHY

" 2'-2

" 20'0

A.06.03

" 20'0

2'0"

"

8'-9

ORDER OF OPERATIONS GAMBIER ISLAND GUSSET/A-FRAME ASSEMBLY CAMP FIRCOM

TAYLOR FAHY

"

LALA 4

20'0

LALA 4

24.04.15

20'0 "

"

1/4

1/4

2'-2

1'0"

1'-2

1'0"

1'-2

2'-5 3/4"

"

"

1/2

"

1/2

15'-8 3/4"

1/2

8'-9

8'-9

15'11"

8'-9

5 - 2X6X8’

MATERIALS NEEDED: 20- 2X6X20’ 1”=1”-0” 5- 2X6X16 (CUT TO SIZE) 10 - GUSSETS 10- JOIST BLOCKERS 5 - 2X6X8’

15'-8 3/4"

MATERIALS NEEDED: ASSEMBLED A-FRAMES HARDWARE TEMPORARY BRACING

NOTES: 10 GUSSETS CUT TO DIMENSION ATTACH GUSSETS TO 2X6X20’ CUT JOIST BLOCKERS TO DIMENSION NAIL JOIST BLOCKS & JOISTS SANDWICH A-FRAMES TOGETHER ONE 8 FOOT BLOCK AT TOP

NOTES: 10 GUSSETS CUT TO DIMENSION ATTACH GUSSETS TO 2X6X20’ MATERIALS NEEDED: CUT JOIST BLOCKERS TO 20- DIMENSION 2X6X20’ 2X6X16 (CUT TO SIZE) NAIL JOIST BLOCKS & 5JOISTS - GUSSETS SANDWICH A-FRAMES10TOGETHER 2'-5 3/4" JOIST BLOCKERS ONE 8 FOOT BLOCK AT10TOP

15'11"

1'0"

1'0"

"

1/4

1/2”=1’-0”

MATERIALS NEEDED: ASSEMBLED A-FRAMES HARDWARE TEMPORARY BRACING

"

10 1/4"

" 1/4 1'-2

1'0"

1'-2

10 1/4"

NOTES: RAISING THE FIRST A-FRAME PIECE BRACING AND POST. 15'11"TEMPORARY CUP FOR A-FRAME TO SIT IN WHILE IT GETS DRILLED AND BOLTED. NEXT A-FRAME TEMPORARY BRACED TO FIRST 15'-8 3/4" ALL PLUMB AND LEVEL. PLASTIC WASHERS IN BETWEEN MEMBERS.

1/4

MATERIALS NEEDED: 20- 2X6X20’ 5- 2X6X1615'11" (CUT TO SIZE) 10 - GUSSETS 10- JOIST BLOCKERS 5 - 2X6X8’ 15'-8 3/4"

MATERIALS NEEDED: 20- 2X6X20’ 5- 2X6X16 (CUT TO SIZE) 10 - GUSSETS 10- JOIST BLOCKERS 5 - 2X6X8’

TEMPORARY CUP FOR A-FRAME

MATERIALS NEEDED: TO SIT IN WHILE IT GETS DRILLED 20- 2X6X20’ AND BOLTED. 5- 2X6X16 (CUT TO SIZE) NEXT A-FRAME TEMPORARY BRACED TO FIRST 10 - GUSSETS 10- JOIST BLOCKERS ALL PLUMB AND LEVEL. PLASTIC WASHERS IN BETWEEN MEMBERS. 5 - 2X6X8’

1'-2

NOTES: 10 GUSSETS CUT TO DIMENSION ATTACH GUSSETS TO 2X6X20’ CUT JOIST BLOCKERS TO DIMENSION NAIL JOIST BLOCKS & JOISTS SANDWICH A-FRAMES TOGETHER ONE 8 FOOT BLOCK AT TOP

24.04.15

NOTES: 10 GUSSETS CUT TO DIMENSION ATTACH GUSSETS TO 2X6X20’ CUT JOIST BLOCKERS TO DIMENSION NAIL JOIST BLOCKS & JOISTS SANDWICH A-FRAMES TOGETHER ONE 8 FOOT BLOCK AT TOP

GAMBIER ISL CAMP FIRCO

TAYLOR FAHY

CUT JOIST BLOCKERS TO DIMENSION NOTES: NAIL JOIST BLOCKS & JOISTS SANDWICH A-FRAMES RAISING TOGETHERTHE FIRST A-FRAME PIECE ONE 8 FOOT BLOCK AT BRACING TOP AND POST.

1/4”=1’-0” FAHY

37

LALA 4 ORDER OF OPERATIONS WING/PLATFORM

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

24.04.15 TAYLOR FAHY

LALA 4 IER ISLAND FIRCOM

24.04.15

10'0"

A.06.06

10'0"

A.06.06

LALA 4

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

MATERIALS NEEDED: BRACING 2X4’S 5 - 2X6X16’ CUT TO SIZE SHEATHING 8 - 2X6X10’

ORDER OF OPERATIONS WING/PLATFORM

A.06.05

MATERIALS MATERIALS NEEDED:NEEDED: 3+ SHEETS 3+OF SHEETS PLY CUT OF TO PLYSIZE. CUT TO SIZE. PRESSURE PRESSURE TREATEDTREATED DECKINGDECKING DECK SCREWS DECK SCREWS

TAYLOR FAHY

NOTES: NOTES: 10’X10’ PLYWOOD 10’X10’ PLYWOOD FLOOR ATFLOOR NW CORNER AT NW CORNER DECKINGDECKING THROUGHOUT THROUGHOUT LEAVING LEAVING 5 JOISTS 5 JOISTS EXPOSED.EXPOSED.

TAYLOR FAHY GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

MATERIALS NEEDED: BRACING 2X4’S 5 - 2X6X16’ CUT TO SIZE SHEATHING 8 - 2X6X10’

24.04.15

LALA 4

24.04.15 LALA 4

24.04.15

NOTES: BRACING BACK WALL 2ND ROOF JOISTS SHEATHING AT THIS POINT BRACING CAN BE REMOVED

A.06.05 ORDER OF OPERATIONS DECKING ORDER OF OPERATIONS DECKING

1/4”=1’-0” 1/4”=1’-0”

A.06.05

MATERIALS NEEDED: 3+ SHEETS OF PLY CUT TO SIZE. PRESSURE TREATED DECKING DECK SCREWS

A.06.05

MATERIALS NEEDED: 3+ SHEETS OF PLY CUT TO SIZE. PRESSURE TREATED DECKING DECK SCREWS

NOTES: 10’X10’ PLYWOOD FLOOR AT NW CORNER DECKING THROUGHOUT LEAVING 5 JOISTS EXPOSED.

TAYLOR FAHY

ORDER OF OPERATIONS DECKING

10'0

GAMBIER 10'0 CAMP FIR ORDER OF OPERATIONS DECKING

TAYLOR FA

NOTES: 10’X10’ PLYWOOD FLOOR AT NW CORNER DECKING THROUGHOUT LEAVING 5 JOISTS EXPOSED.

NOTES: BRACING BACK WALL 2ND ROOF JOISTS SHEATHING AT THIS POINT BRACING CAN BE REMOVED

38

T

C

NOTES: BLOCKING UPSTAIRS FRAMING SHEATHING & FIRRING STRIPS

24.04.15

LALA 4

24.04.15

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

TAYLOR FAHY

LALA 4 GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

ORDER OF OPERATIONS SHEATHING/FIRRING

MATERIALS NEEDED: 2X6X8’S + 2X6X10’S NAILS

NOTES: BLOCKING UPSTAIRS FRAMING SHEATHING & FIRRING STRIPS

9

39

ORDER OF OPERATIONS FRAMING

TAYLOR FAHY

MATERIALS NEEDED: 2X6X8’S + 2X6X10’S NAILS

NOTES: INTERIOR FRAMING AXO AT THIS POINT WINDOWS CAN START BEING FRAMED IN

24.04.15

FRAMING

NOTES: INTERIOR FRAMING AXO AT THIS POINT WINDOWS CAN START BEING FRAMED IN

A.06.07 GAMBIER ISLAND LALA 4 CAMP FIRCOM ORDER OF OPERATIONS

MATERIALS NEEDED: 2X4’S, PLYWOOD(WHITE WASHED), FIRRING STRIPS

TAYLOR FAHY

NOTES: MATERIALS NEEDED: MATERIALS NEEDED: BLOCKING 2X4’S, PLYWOOD(WHITE WASHED), FIRRING STRIPS 2X4’S, PLYWOOD(WHITE WASHED), FIRRING STRIPS UPSTAIRS FRAMING SHEATHING & FIRRING STRIPS

A.06.07

MATERIALS NEEDED: 2X6X8’S + 2X6X10’S NAILS

ORDER OF OPERATIONS FRAMING

MATERIALS NEEDED: 2X6X8’S + 2X6X10’S NAILS

NOTES: BLOCKING UPSTAIRS FRAMING SHEATHING & FIRRING STRIPS

A.06.07

NOTES: INTERIOR FRAMING AXO AT THIS POINT WINDOWS CAN START BEING FRAMED IN

GAMBIE CAMP FI ORDER OF OPERATIONS FRAMING

TAYLOR F NOTES: INTERIOR FRAMING AXO AT THIS POINT WINDOWS CAN START BEING FRAMED IN

NOTES: BLOCKING UPSTAIRS FRAMING SHEATHING & FIRRING

MATERIALS NEEDED: 2X4’S, PLYWOOD(WHIT

40

ORDER OF OPERATIONS 3'-1 1/2" 10" GAMBIER ISLAND ROOFING/SIDING CAMP FIRCOM

3'-3 1/2" TAYLOR FAHY

10" TAYLOR FAHY

9'-11 1/4" 9'-1 3/4"

9'-3 1/4" ROOFING/SIDING

ORDER OF OPERATIONS

7'-11"

8'-0" A.06.10

4'-0 1/2" 4'-5 3/4"

8'-0 3/4" A.07.XX 8'-6 1/4"

9'-11 1/4" 9'-1 3/4"

9'-3 1/4"

4'-0 1/2" 4'-5 3/4"

1'-11"

8'-0 3/4"GAMBIER ISLAND CORRUGATED FIBERGLASS CUTTING SCHEDULE 8'-6 1/4"CAMP2'-0 FIRCOM 3/4"

1'-0 3/4" 9 1/4"

"

4'10

4'-0 1/2" 4'-5 3/4"

8'-0" 8'-0 3/4" 8'-6 1/4" 7'-11"

9'-3 1/4" 6'-9 3/4" A.07.XX 9'-11 1/4" 9'-1 3/4" 6'8"

5'-5 1/4"

8'-0" 5'-7" 7'-11"

6'-9 3/4" 3'-66'8" 1/4" 9" 4'-2 1/2"

8'-06'-9 3/4"3/4" 8'-6 1/4" 6'8"

9'-3 1/4" 5'-7"1/4" 9'-11 9'-11/4" 3/4" 5'-5

4" 1'-3 3/4"

"

5'-7" 3'-3 1/2" 5'-5 1/4" 3'-1 1/2"

1'10"

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6 X 22”X10’ FIBERGLASS 8 X 22”X8’ FIBERGLASS

4'10

4" 1'-3 3/4"

3'-6 1/4" 9" 2'-0 3/4" 4'-2 1/2" 1'-11"

3'-67'-11" 1/4" 9" 4'-2 1/2"

LALA 4

8'-0"

1'-0 3/4" 9 1/4" 6 X 22”X10’ FIBERGLASS 8 X 22”X8’ FIBERGLASS

24.04.15

LALA 4

24.04.15

GAMBIER ISLAND CAMP FIRCOM

TAYLOR FAHY MATERIALS NEEDED: 6 X 22”X10’ FIBERGLASS 8 X 22”X8’ FIBERGLASS

1'10"

42

TAYLOR FAHY

3'-6 1/4" 9" 4'-2 1/2"

3'-1 1/2"

3'-3 1/2"

NOTES: CUTTING SCHEDULE OF FIBERGLASS PIECES

1'-0 3/4" 9 1/4"

" 4'10

6.10

6'-9 3/4" 3'-3 1/2" 6'8" 3'-1 1/2"24.04.15

MATERIALS NEEDED: 6 X 22”X10’ FIBERGLASS 8 X 22”X8’ FIBERGLASS

"

1'-11"

NOTES: CUTTING SCHEDULE OF FIBERGLASS PIECES

4'10

41

1'-6 1/4" 3 3/4"

1'-6 1/4" 3 3/4"

"

4" 1'-3 3/4" 2'-0 3/4"

4" 1'-3 3/4"

5'-7" 2'-0 3/4" 5'-5 1/4" 1'-11"

LALA 4

24.04.15

MATERIALS NEEDED: SELF HEALING SCREWS CUT FIBERGLASS ROOFING

4'10

10"

3'-6 1/4" 9" 4'-2 1/2" 10"

3'-1 1/2"

3'-3 1/2"

1'-11"

MATERIALS NEEDED: SELF HEALING SCREWS CUT FIBERGLASS ROOFING

1'-6 1/4" 3 3/4"

"

4" 1'-3 3/4" 2'-0 3/4"

1'-6 1/4" 3 3/4" NOTES: ROOFING & RIDGE CAP UPSTAIRS WINDOW FRAMING FIBERGLASS PANELS CUT AND INSTALLED

4'10

10"

NOTES: ROOFING & RIDGE CAP UPSTAIRS WINDOW FRAMING FIBERGLASS PANELS CUT AND INSTALLED NOTES: CUTTING SCHEDULE OF FIBERGLASS PIECES

NOTES: CUTTING SCHEDULE OF FIBERGLASS

1'-6 1/4" 3 3/4" MATERIALS NEEDED:

1'-0 3/4" 9 1/4"

1'10"

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

43

44

45

46

47

48

DETAILS When we started construction of the cabin, we had the big idea well defined, but many of the finer grained moments were not fully resolved. Detailing of the doors, windows, ladder, railings, seating, sink, etc. were taken on as individual or smaller group projects. These were tackled as they came up or during moments in construction when we did not need all hands on deck for larger construction tasks.

Some materials such as the windows and sink were planned and acquired ahead of time and brought over from the mainland. Other materials

49

we drew from what was available at the camp, such as the seating. The benches are made from a collection of old pews from a chapel on the island that had been torn down a number of years ago. The benches and back rests nestled into the ‘V’ of the structure provided the perfect seating, inside and out.

Getting the chance to problem solve issues such as waterproofing the openings, or what happens when two different materials meet was one of the most beneficial experiences of this project.

50

The Ladder and Shelving Nicole and Vahid spent an afternoon on Rhino3D trying to visualize a fluid path through the cabin that would allow the tenant clear queues of where to go, but also provide ample storage and not create awkward spaces under the ladder.

51

52

The Door A collaborative effort between Tai and Aaron, the door was conceived as a quick design project working with surplus materials on Fircom’s property.

The door is constructed with tongue and groove Douglas Fir roof decking and a vintage reclaimed window. The window was chosen as a measure of privacy given it’s semi permeability.

The door was hung on a sliding track, so that the deck space remains usable as opposed to a hinged swinging door.

The window and back side of the door

53

are encased with 1” x 4” rough-cut Western Red Cedar. This construction reinforces the tongue and groove boards, and the overall structural integrity.

Furthermore, the door opening follows the proportions and cadence of the A-frame structure. Seen in the east elevation, the door is in balance with the structural bays creating a binary language whether the door is open or closed.

Primitive design, for a primitive mind in a primitive place...

54

Reclaimed Windows Reclamation and restoration is difficult and often beyond the budget. When it can occur, however, there is nothing better than something brought back to working order, saved from the landfills

55

and loved again. Rejuvenating salvaged windows was one of Lys’ pet projects that started near the beginning of the research phase, way back in March, and carried through to the last detail.

56

Detailing the Windows Thinking out a detail on paper is very different than building it in three dimensions and in the context of the rest of the building.

This was an important lesson we learned through trial and error. One example came when we began in-

57

stalling an operable window for which we had only been sketching details of the sill and head in vertical sections.

As we put in the window, we realized we had neglected to account for how the vertical edges of the window would meet and seal to the siding material.

58

The Skylight Set in the thick of the forest and lacking electricity, we made use of corrugated fiberglass panelling as siding and skylights to let an abundance of ambient light into the cabin. Detailing the connection of the skylight at the roof ridge provided challenges for problem solving on our feet. Not only was

59

the joint more complicated than we expected, it was also the most difficult element on the building to access. We spent a long time devising the best sequence of construction, and even more time planning how to build it safely with the limited equipment available to us for working on the roof.

60

In Parting The end of this project was a lonely goodbye. After spending more than a month with the great staff at Fircom and getting to experience the place in more depth than a usual visit, we are convinced that Camp Fircom is an honourable and worthy space of continuing attention and efforts. With this project complete and a 5-year plan connecting Camp Fircom with SALA on the horizon, we believe this was an entirely successful venture. We cannot say how much was gained by all in this experiment.

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

APPENDICES

73

74

Joint Directed Study Lys Hermanski Taylor Fahy

Camp Fircom Design Build Time available: 12 weeks starting Jan 5th to April 3rd, 2015 Advisor: Greg Johnson

Research Component: -Precedent study -a rigorous study of small living spaces (cabins, apartments, trailers, boats, laneway houses, floating homes) -This research component will focus on spatial organization of compact units, innovative ways of building components having more than one function, storage design. How can small spaces be habitable, practical and delightful?

Why build small?

-Building in Remote locations -Building remotely offers obstacles that one doesn't have in the city close to amenities. If you forget a drill bit or one of your tools break you can’t just go to the local hardware store and pick something up. You have to be more prepared in your planning when building remotely. What type of energy systems will be employed? (on grid/off grid)What types of things does one have to consider?

-Materials & Methods -The research of appropriate materials for remote building will be studied as well as the methods of construction.

Design Component:

Camp Fircom is located on the eastern peninsula of Gambier Island. The camp has expressed a need for compact sleeping units on their property as they rent out their facilities for numerous purposes and occasions year round. Their need offers us the opportunity to research and develop an appropriate structure for the camp.

We are proposing a directed study that consists of two parts. Part one would run from January-April of 2015 and will consist of a research, a design, and a logistic component. The scope of research will commence broadly and then focus on topics specific to the build project on Gambier Island. We intend to study small structures, small living units and the pragmatics of building these spaces in remote locations. Our aim is to address issues of space conservation, material economy, and cost effective design.

To gain knowledge of design build practices by going through the process is another key goal of this study. Therefore, Part 2 would be the build component of the proposition. Part 2 would enable us to materialize our research and design work in Part 1. An ideal date for construction would be from May-June of 2015, depending on the client, time and materials sourced. Other students would be encouraged to take part in the build as it would benefit them in their understanding of construction on a remote site.

75

-Site Visit/ Client Meeting -A meeting with the client and a site visit will give context to our design proposal.

-Here is where we design for the client for an appropriate site using our previous research.

-The design process will be similar to studio work(drawing, model making,etc.)

-Construction drawings -Efficient design, easy to build with few people.

-Orientation and layout on site -Energy systems -How the structure touches the ground. soil conditions etc.

Logistic Component: -Material sourcing/funding -coordinating delivery of materials, labour, infrastructure for building(accommodation for labourers, electricity, etc.)

-Cost analysis/budgeting -Permits and bylaws

76

Schedule: 12 weeks Weeks

1

2

3

4

Precedent Study

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

Remote Building Materials & Methods

5

6

7

8

∎

Design & Drawings

∎

∎

∎

∎

11

12

Time available: 8 weeks starting March 15th to May 15th, 2015

Advisor: Greg Johnson

∎ ∎ ∎

∎

∎

Logistics ∎

10

Camp Fircom Design ​Build ​ ­ Phase 2 Construction Logistics

Site Visit/Client Meeting

Advisor Meetings

9

UBC Joint Directed Study Lys Hermanski Taylor Fahy

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

Precedents: Project :“The transformer” Architect: Gary Chang

344 sq. ft. apartment in Hong Kong. Sliding wall units create 24 different spaces.

Project: WeeHouse Architect: Alchemy Architects

77

Guidelines: Building a cabin on Gambier Island for Camp Fircom 100sq.ft. $5000 budget 2­3 week build

Phase 2 is a continuation of the Phase 1 logistic component. The second phase is planned to be the execution of those goals we set for Phase 1, taking the research and precedent study into a design specific for the needs of Camp Fircom, and creating a building from our design.

Phase 2 will include another site visit to finalize the specific site for the build and to take a more thorough inventory of materials available. The design will be complete in the next week from which a material list will be taken. In the following weeks materials will be sourced, bought and stored and/or delivered to the barge going over to gambier in the middle of April. It will end with the actual construction of our design that we believe the build will take 10­14 working days with a group of 4­5 students.

This project will be documented and presented in the form of a hard­copy publication, photos, time­lapse video, and hopefully submission into design/build competitions such as the ACSA or AIA.

78

Schedule

SUN MARCH 15

1. Laying the Foundation (2-3 Days) -Clearing the site -levelling supports and posts -Making platform beams and setting into place.

-Laying floor joists and securing with headers 2. Structure (7 days) -A-Frames + ROOF A-Frames

-Pre-make jigs and gussets

-pre-assemble on ground

-Cross-bracing -Lay flooring: plywood inside, decking outside -Stud walls

-built in shelving

-bed platforms + stairs -Window and door framing -Wall Sheathing?

-Roof Sheathing?

3. Finishing (5 days) -Roofing

-Corrugated ribbing

-Black Tar paper?

-Install corrugated steel

-Install corrugated Poly sheets

-Flashing -Install doors and Windows -Siding: cedar board + baton -Furniture?

4. Celebration!

17

18

25

FINALIZE DESIGN -exact materials -onsite inventory

FINALIZE DESIGN -exact materials -onsite inventory

23

24

>Metal Rake, clippers, shovel, broom >plumb/laser level, measuring tape, string, stakes, Rock Drill >Hammer, level >Hammer, level

>9 pyrblocks, 9 6x6 Treated posts >9 2x8 SPF for 3 3ply Beams >12 2x6 @ 16’ SPF for floor joists >2 2x6 Headers at 16’

29

30

31

>Hammer/Cordless Drill, measuring tape, angle measure, angle jig, ladder, support structure >Hammer/Cordless Drill, measuring tape >Hammer/Cordless Drill, measuring tape, support structure, level, ladder, >Hammer/Cordless Drill, measuring tape >Hammer/Cordless Drill, measuring tape >Hammer/Cordless Drill, measuring tape

>64sqft cedar plank decking >7 Panels 4’x8’ plywood

WED

16

Materials needed: (*Lumber nominally sized)

APRIL 1

THURS

FRI

SAT

19

20

21

26

27

28

2

3

4

GAMBIER SITE VISIT #2 -siting -onsite inventory SOURCING/ RESEARCH -materials -storage -assign jobs

ONSITE TREE REMOVAL -if necessary Done by Neil

DELIVERIES -Materials to Horseshoe Bay -Storage/Timing

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

26

27

28

29

30

>40 2x4 or 2x6 Studs >6 2x4 studs for ladders >2 2x4 studs, 2 2x6 headers/window

>Drill, staple gun, ladder >Hex Drill Bit >Cordless Drill, >Hammer/Cordless Drill, level, ladder

3

DAY OFF?

Note: 16’x16’ Platform Total Surface Area: 1097sqft

10

DAY OFF?

3

DAY OFF?

79

TUES

Tools Needed:

>40 2x6 @ 20’ SPF >waste wood >~10 more 2x4 or 2x6 for bracing

22

MON

4

FOUNDATIONS -levelling -posts -platform

24

ARRIVAL -food -tents -accomodation

MAY 1 DELIVERIES

-Materials to Horseshoe Bay -Storage/Timing

5

6

7

12

13

14

5

6

7

8

STRUCTURE -A-Frames -Wall framing -Lay flooring 11

STRUCTURE -window + door framing -sheathing 4

FINISHING -Roofing/flashing -Polycarbonate -Siding -Furniture

15

FINISH

8

FINISH

25

START DATE -tools -clear site

2

BARGE TO GAMBIER -Deliveries -Unload -Tay + Lys 9

DAY OFF?

16

9

Tay + Lys PUBLICATION -photos -binding

80

Relevant Zoning Definitions RECREATIONAL CAMP means a use managed by a non-profit society or other non-commercial organization which provides for public or private assembly and overnight accommodation for recreational, educational and religious purposes, and may include upland area facilities for meeting, camping, sleeping and recreation and marine area facilities including moorage, boat launching facilities and swimming floats but excludes correctional and related rehabilitational uses.

Logistic Component: ­Material sourcing/funding ­coordinating delivery of materials, labour, infrastructure for building(accommodation for labourers, electricity, etc.) ­Cost analysis/budgeting ­Permits and bylaws

Original Schedule: 12 weeks

Weeks Jan5­Apr3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

12

Precedent Study

∎ ∎ ∎ ∎

Remote Building

Materials & Methods

∎ ∎ ∎

∎ ∎ ∎

Site Visit/Client Meeting

∎

∎

∎

Design & Drawings

∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎

∎

∎

Logistics

∎ ∎

∎

∎

Advisor Meetings

∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎

∎

∎

ASSEMBLY means the use of land or a building or structure for gatherings or community events for public, charitable, cultural, religious, memorial, philanthropic, recreational, education, political or entertainment purposes.

Phase 2 Schedule: 8 weeks

81

Weeks: Mar16­May15

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Siting/Inventory

∎

Finalize Design

∎

∎

Making Model/Construction drawings

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

Gathering of material/Budgeting

∎

∎

∎

barge delivery

∎

Construction

∎

∎

∎

Creating Book

∎

Competition?

∎

Advisor Meetings

∎

∎

∎

∎

∎

ACCESSORY means, in relation to a use, building or structure, incidental, secondary and exclusively devoted to a principal use, building or structure expressly permitted by this Bylaw on the same lot or, if the accessory use, building or structure is located on the common property in a bare land strata plan, on a strata lot in that strata plan.

MOORAGE means the tying of a boat or vessel to a wharf, dock or float, or to a mooring buoy that is in turn anchored to the seabed.

CAMPING means the temporary occupancy of persons accommodated

in a tent or other form of temporary shelter outside of a recreational camp; or in a tent or other form of temporary shelter, or in cabins within a recreational camp.

SHORT TERM means for a period of time less than 31 consecutive days.

RESIDENTIAL CARETAKER means a person or persons engaged in custodial or management activities associated with the lot upon which they are accommodated.

HEIGHT means for purposes of buildings or structures the vertical distance from the lower of average natural grade and average finished grade to the highest point of a building or structure.

AVERAGE NATURAL GRADE means the average grade elevation, prior to any re-grading or construction, calculated around the perimeter of the building or structure at or directly below its outermost exterior walls, measured as the average elevation of each point where two exterior walls of a building or structure contact each other and the ground surface. In the case of buildings and structures on the surface of water, average natural grade shall be the high watermark on a building or structure fixed to the bed of the water and the watermark of any floating building or structure.

82

Barn Door Track - 10'

$29.49

Misc Bits

$3.58

Tar Paper - 3 rolls

$59.97

Levelling String

$19.99

Nutsetter - 2pcs

$12.70

Windows

$75.00

Sink

$10.00

Budget Net Total

$3,163.89

Total Tax

$327.71 Total Material

-------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- --------------------- -------------------------------------- ---------------------GAMBIER BUDGET

Boat transportation

April 1-May 15

Materials

Site Visits:

Total Tax 5% + 7%

to Gambier March 19th

Corrugated Roofing

$275.40

Invoice Dick's 6290437-00

$33.05

Roofing Screws (includes all roof) - 950pc

$152.00

Invoice Dick's 4055661-00

$4.03

Corrugated Fiberglass 8' - 11pcs

$230.45

Invoice Dick's 6289719-00

$172.75

Corrugated Fiberglass 10' - 6pcs

$155.70

Invoice Dick's 6289750-00

$62.64

Corrugated Wood Strips 8' - 5pcs

$34.95

Invoice Standard 889608-00

$55.24

Invoice Dick's 4068160-00

Taylor + Lys Taylor + Lys

**Invoice sent to Fircom

$184.31

2x6x8' - 5pcs

$25.12

2x6x16' - 11pcs

$117.92

2x6x20' - 22pcs

$301.40

2x12x8' - 3pcs

$35.62

1x2x8'(?) - 44pcs

$52.14

$50.00

Construction:

Wood 2x4x8' - 57pcs

$50.00

From Gambier March 19th

Arrivals Saturday 25th Lys, Aaron, Niki, Vahid Supplies + Gear

$141.75

Sunday 26th

2x10x16' treated - 8pcs

$219.95

Tai, Taylor, Emily

Cedar Siding - 1x12x8' - 55pcs

$700.00

and Gear

$75.00

Leaving Trips-Various Dates Hardware 2 3/8" Galvanized Stick Nails - 1 box 3" Galvanized Stick Nails - 2 boxes 1 3/4" Galvanized Casing Nails - 5.12lbs

$140.00 $39.95

2.5" Deck Screws - 2lbs

$15.98

Bolts - 20pcs

$59.90

Post Caps - 12pcs

$46.68

tie plate - 10pcs

$16.90

More Screws - 10lbs (Emily)

Greg Visit x 3

$4.00

$50.00

Annalisa Visit

$50.00 *May have paid for herself

Cynthia Visit

$50.00 *May have paid for herself

Tai + Emily

$100.00

Taylor + Emily

$100.00

Taylor $29.99

Barn Door Track - 10'

$29.49

$150.00

John Bass Visit

Supply Runs

$57.30

Barn Door Hanger

$175.00

Instructor Visits

$7.50

2" Deck Screws - 5lbs

Hinges - 4pcs

All Crew - 7people

$60.00

Delivery Charge and Freight

$50.00 $205.00

Misc Bits

$3.58

Tar Paper - 3 rolls

$59.97

Levelling String

$19.99

Nutsetter - 2pcs

$12.70

Windows

$75.00

Sink

$10.00

Net Total

$3,163.89

Total Transportation

Total Tax

$327.71 Total Material

$3,491.60

$1,246.75

Total Total

$4,738.35 ** Amount may be

-------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- --------------------- -------------------------------------- ---------------------Boat transportation

83Site Visits:

84

to Gambier March 19th Taylor + Lys

From Gambier March 19th

$50.00

Resources Macdonald, Chris (2005) Cabin, Cottage, + Camp: New design on the Canadian landscape.

Cheim, L. (2012). Trace: Time, material, and the thickened experience of space.

Historical photo and information on Camp Fircom from fircom.ca

http://www.weehouse.com/wee/ - Modular design build projects completed in factory.

Other resources: http://img.weburbanist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/modern-houseboats-watervilla-1.jpg http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-tips-for-small-space-living-80638 http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/round-up-small-space-solutions-75223 http://cabinporn.com http://economyofspace.tumblr.com/archive http://www.knottypinecabins.ca/photo-gallery/photo-gallery.aspx http://xphobe.com/youd-never-live-here-because-its-too-small-right-step-inside-yep-thought-s o/

85

86

87