tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57343590182800334462024-02-06T19:55:20.500-08:00FIU perFORM[D]ance HouseFIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-32809905162857306262011-09-23T07:25:00.000-07:002011-09-28T11:58:07.563-07:00Let the competition begin!!
After 7 long days of construction, finally the perFORM[D]ance House is ready to compete! Today, the all team photo was taken and the opening ceremony took place in the main tent! Our house was also judged for the Affordability contest!
Take a look at some more photos of construction progress and also visit the Solar Decathlon Official Website where you can see the progress and time lapse of FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-3707946997829637432011-09-18T10:38:00.000-07:002011-09-19T11:00:13.216-07:00Two days left for the begining of the competition!
The FIU perFORM[D]ance House Team continues to work 24/7 towards the completion of the House ready to be displayed in Washington DC!
So far the Solar Panels are now in place, the interior is painted and ready for the ceiling to be mounted, the core of the house is almost done and the deck is also close to completion. The weather in DC has been great so far, perfect temperature for FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-36655040776972174782011-09-17T13:14:00.000-07:002011-09-17T13:14:13.970-07:00Team FIU assembly progress in DC!
Team FIU is working hard re-assembling the perFORM[D]ance House in the grounds of National Mall's West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.!
Take a look at the progress so far! The deck leveling is partially finished, the Metal Framing of the Louvered panels is being installed, the interior core is coming into place and the rush continues on until September 23rd when the Public Exhibits begin!
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-6482293059785912472011-09-14T16:44:00.000-07:002011-09-15T17:00:05.969-07:00DAY 1 of Assembly in DC!
The rush begins as all the teams are now at the begining of the assembly process of their houses. It's only 7 days on a 24hr schedule!
Take a look at the perFORM[D]ance House FIU team as they level the foundations in place as well as the arrival of the trucks!
More to come so check back soon!
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-79646654190760023902011-09-13T20:29:00.000-07:002011-09-13T22:37:26.482-07:00FIU Alumni Welcomes Team Members in DC
The FIU Alumni currently in Washington D.C. held a reception to welcome the FIU perFORM[D]ance House team members upon their arrival to the Solar Decathlon Competition, just the day before the house arrives and assembly begins!
Take a look at some photos while they enjoyed a wonderful evening with their colleagues in the Nation's Capital!
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-9615766321666487312011-09-10T20:43:00.000-07:002011-09-11T12:50:38.858-07:00Team Members Arrive to D.C!
Welcome to Washington D.C.!!
Some of our Florida International University Team Members already arrived to Washington D.C!! Anxiously waiting for the House to arrive and begin the assembly process on September 13th.
Take a look at some photos taken at their arrival. Stay tuned as we will cover every step of the assembly of the perFORM[D]ance House and the Solar Decathlon 2011 Competition!
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-68396100200865041232011-09-07T18:01:00.000-07:002011-09-09T14:27:13.542-07:00The house begins it's journey to DC!!
Congratulations to the FIU Solar Decathlon Team!!!
After a long day/night of preparation, the perFORM[D]ance house begins it's journey to Washington D.C. for arrival on Sept. 13th to the National Mall!
The team has worked so hard these past few months to make this happen, and to see the house depart on trucks it's already a huge accomplishment! Go Team FIU!!
Take a look at the FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-29010510789675377202011-09-06T15:01:00.000-07:002011-09-08T15:14:06.922-07:00Educating Future Interior Designers
To keep educating the future generations, one of our team members Tari Pelaez, offered a field trip to the construction site of the perFORM[D]ance house for the class she teaches called: Materials for Interiors, for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Tari gave them a tour through the house focusing on the materiality, which was selected on their renewable, recyclable and regenerative FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-82286335479875223442011-09-03T12:42:00.000-07:002011-09-06T12:49:26.448-07:00Almost ready to ship the perFORM[D]ance House!
The perFORM[D]ance house is almost ready to depart to Washington DC!!!
The past few days were spent finishing the house skirting, testing a
prototype louver mechanism that allows it to operate, and finishing work
on the interior pieces.
Testing the Louvre mechanism
The image above shows the kitchen with the
lights turned on, which is part of our tests of the now finished
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-7884130064703398522011-08-27T14:08:00.000-07:002011-09-01T14:26:11.224-07:00Electrical and Mechanical systems!
perFORM[D]ance House almost there!!
This past week, we've tested the electrical and mechanical systems to ensure
that the solar panels work. Also, the interior of the house functions when
connected to the grid.
The skirting
around the deck was completed and full test fitting of the operable louver panels, along with
further completion of the interior.
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-29034635087345302332011-08-25T13:59:00.000-07:002011-09-01T14:22:00.225-07:00Solar Panels coming together!
The FIU perFORM[D]ance House is about to really become solar powered. Take a look at the students during the assembly of the solar panels on the roof!
Aerial View
Alfonso and Devin moving one solar panel
Connecting them!
let's put them in place!
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-32535240962644597822011-08-22T07:25:00.000-07:002011-08-22T07:25:28.772-07:00Decking and FurnituresThe quotes on the decking are looking great!
Furnitures in interior are in place
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-73860836142406367792011-08-20T14:58:00.000-07:002011-08-20T14:58:11.727-07:00Solar Panels and Water Tanks!We have a lot of things being done at the moment!
- Water Tanks for the house delivered!
- Solar Panels
- Decking
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-21374099227320639912011-08-17T12:21:00.000-07:002011-08-17T12:21:52.165-07:00perFORM[D]ance House Construction Update!perFORM[D]ance House Construction Update!
The Metal Panels are up!
NaNa walls are in Installed
Interior Walls are being finished
Also, adding the top of the planters are partially finished,
and Steel beams for louvers are painted.
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-20141386859098379662011-08-10T12:46:00.000-07:002011-08-15T13:02:20.018-07:00Gotta Keep Those Water Out!Team FIU is hard at work putting water-proof tapes all around the house before they put up the panels.
This process needed to be done as soon as possible, because we are in the middle of hurricane season, and it has been raining hard everyday!
Putting insulation around hot water pipes
Making sure there not a tiny hole for water FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-62264768559427845632011-08-09T11:57:00.000-07:002011-08-11T08:40:44.625-07:00It's all about Education!
FIELD TRIP TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE!!
Students of the School Architecture, as part of their course curriculum for Environmental Systems Class, made a field trip to the construction site of the perFORM[D]ance house.
Wearing their hard hats, approximately 15 students entered the construction site anxious to learn about this amazing project. Our project manager: Andy Madonna FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-74181739911083765902011-08-07T10:31:00.000-07:002011-08-08T17:48:24.850-07:00Get to know our TEAM!
Get to know our team by entering the new and improved team page in our website!...
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Have fun while clicking through each member and learning about what they have to say. Here is a sneak peak of the work behind the elaboration of the team page and also make sure to check back as more information will be added FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-74136054141949854922011-08-05T13:00:00.000-07:002011-08-08T10:26:45.343-07:00FIU Team wins another Award!
The FIU perform[D]ance House Team
was invited to the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Green Means Green Luncheon
this past Friday. Our Decathlon team was a finalist in the student
category of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Sustainability, and we won!!!
The event took place at the Hyatt
Regency Coral Gables. In the student category was the Coral Gables FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-33781833649505481922011-07-31T13:27:00.000-07:002011-08-04T19:29:27.156-07:00Team Logistics and Deliveries!The FIU perFORM[D]ance house is making progress. Our whole team met this week to discuss travel logistics and schedules. Also the Solar Panels arrived on site! Take a look at some images of our team interacting and working at the site as we get this project ready for Washington DC
Team meeting at the Construction Site
Meet Deana and Alvaro as they adopted the wood as comfortable chairs to FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-2892319533363964112011-07-30T17:28:00.000-07:002011-08-04T19:13:02.714-07:00perFORM[D]ance at AIA Florida Caribbean Annual Meeting!On Saturday afternoon, we were invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the AIA Florida Caribbean Region in Naples, Florida [Session J]. It was a great honor !
Drove straight from the construction site across the Everglades to speak. LOTS of people were there! Carl Abbott, FAIA, renowned Sarasota architect and former student of Paul Rudolph, admired the house and wasFIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-18310314565706626872011-07-25T08:58:00.001-07:002011-07-26T14:22:22.348-07:00Communications Team in Action!
The communications and media team for the perFORM[D]ance House continues to work very hard
on getting the exhibit materials done for the August 11th
deliverable. We are working on the Tour signage, the brochure and the uniforms.
Anibette and Gaby as they discuss exhibit materials at construction site.
The website is also under continuous development as we work on presenting our
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FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-46699683577373937382011-07-20T20:12:00.000-07:002011-07-23T18:06:46.992-07:00Pieces coming together!
Today, the team began
laying out the temporary foundations for the deck of the perform[D]ance House.
The foundations consist on two sheets of plywood, concrete block and then more
plywood to level each one of them. After laying out the foundations, the deck
pieces belonging to the north side of the house were laid out to make sure the
built modules fit right in place.
Insulation began
FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-51937697625159099292011-07-18T19:05:00.000-07:002011-07-20T12:46:49.445-07:00perFORM[D]ance House Deck progress!
The students have been working diligently at the
construction site as they build the deck for the perform[D]ance house. Take a
look at the progress that has been made so far, the modules are half way done
in the assembly process. A lot has
been done but there is still a lot to get done!
Keep up the good work FIU TEAM!
Team re-locating the deck modules as they continue to FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734359018280033446.post-86882089471381734372011-07-16T18:59:00.000-07:002011-07-20T12:18:39.999-07:00Inspections: CHECK!
As we continue with the construction, over the past two
days, our Architect of Record and Structural Engineer of Record passed by the
site for inspections and observations!
Schedule: ok!
Insulation: ok!
Floor Joists: ok!
Roof Joists: ok!
Roof Plywood: ok!
Alfonso, our General Contractor with Chrissy our project construction manager!
We are in good shape and continue to work hard FIU Perform[D]ance Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190158677332166010noreply@blogger.com0