GREENSGROW Spring 2011 Lorenzo Buffa Stefanie Tomarchio Caitlin Andonian Navjot Banwait
PROJECT PARTNERSHIP
Greensgrow Farms
Philadelphia Community
Revolution Recovery
PROJECT PARTNERSHIP
Greensgrow Farms
Non-Profit Urban Farm Nursery C.S.A. Employees Volunteers Subsidies Grants
Philadelphia Community
University of the Arts Kensington Neighborhood Urban Gardners Do It Yourselfers Other Urban Farms
Revolution Recovery
For-Profit Material Stream Waste Management Recycling Facility Employees Artist in Residency
RELATIONSHIP GOALS Philadelphia Community
Greensgrow Farms
Revolution Recovery
GUIDELINES
“It’s something we can take up and down, and utilize in different ways.” -Dave Prendergast “If we could utilize them as two different things as the season goes along. Shelving for plants that can be used as an amphitheater for our workshops.” -Dave Prendergast “Something that can be broken down to leave a lot of open space.” -Dave Prendergast
OUR MISSION
A multi-use module system that can be adapted display space, and educational use. The primary focuses are moving ability and space saving, while also being reproducible for other urban farms.
PALLET
FLEXIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY
RECYCLABLE
MODULARITY
Utilizing a modular piece to snake around spaces.
Explorations in a modular hanging piece.
A piece that could provide retail and seating space.
DEFINING SPACE
Photos courtesy of Brianna Stevens
VERTICAL SHELVING
Movable shelving, for plant growth.
Raises plants to eye level.
Provides more space for plants, while allowing direct sunlight.
VERTICAL SHELVING
Technology for the Poor Job S. Ebenezer; President.
ACTION N.Y. Students
Home Depot Suggestions for Vertical Gardens
OUR DIRECTION
WHY THIS FORM? Triangle shape both distributes weight and is sturdy. Simple hinging allows pallets to be stacked as they already are on site, for easy storage. This shape allows for evenly distributing sunlight. Enables more space for plant resale. Minimal modification preserves more embodied energy.
SPACIAL CONCERNS
IDEATION
MODELS
MODELS
MODELS
STACKING
SHELVING
GRAVITY
DIVIDER
ATTACHING
ROPE
EQUIPMENT -Drill
PARTS -Eye-hook -Rope -Screw -Plank
HARDWARE
ROPES
1/4” Twisted Nylon -durable -rot-proof -easy to knot -stretches
1/4” Clothesline -mildew/sag proof -easy to knot -not weatherproof -low load-weight
1/4” Sisal Rope -durable -rot-proof -easy to knot -stretches
3/8” Poly Hollow Braid -mildew/sag proof -easy to knot -not weatherproof -low load-weight
ITERATIONS
ITERATIONS
FOOTPRINT
4 ft.
8 ft.
Holds 6 flats per 4ft. square of land.
4 ft.
Holds 10 flats per 4ft. square of land.
SUNLIGHT
8:30 AM
10:15 AM
2:30 P
SUNLIGHT
10:15 AM
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
SUNLIGHT
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:45 PM
SUNLIGHT
00 PM
5:45 PM
7:30 PM
PITCH
Playing with Angles: Playing With Angles:
PIVOT
EQUIPMENT -Drill -Jigsaw -Tape Measure
PARTS -Pressure Treated 2x4 -(2)Cap Screws -(4)Washers -T-hinge
Estimated Cost - $12 per shelf *all metal must be galvanized
INITIAL PIVOT
FINAL PIVOT
BRACKET
EQUIPMENT -Jigsaw -Ruler
PARTS -2x8
Estimated Cost - $4 per shelf 11”
1”
3 1/4”
2” 5”
11 1/2” 3 1/2”
1 1/2”
INITIAL BRACKET
FINAL BRACKET
MOVABILITY
SIGNAGE Existing: custom ordered signs handmade signs
Consider: chalkboard paint sustainable ‘green’ paint
STRENGTH
Leverage brackets can hold at least 268 lbs. Hinged shelves can hold at least 230 lbs. Flats usually only weigh 20 lbs. each, so each shelf only needs to hold 40 lbs.
FEEDBACK
“This is beautiful. I like how it all stays attached to the system. We tend to lose parts here.” -Dave Prendergast “The height of the shelving needs to be more like this blue side so that the sun can reach to the plants in the back row.” -Dave Prendergast “We all said we liked the locking system that had the little pieces - they could be a little sturdier, but they’re easy to remake if they break.” -Ryan Kock “Placement [of the pallets] isn’t the issue- it’s because it is on both sides.You can’t place them so that both sides face south.” -Ryan Kock
TIME: 2:30 approx.
At Greensgrow
APPLICATION
CONSIDERATIONS
Pivot - use a more durable hinge, lower shelving units. Bracket - size of wood for bracket, screws in bracket. Location and specific plant for each may need to be planned in advance.
INSTRUCTIONS How to Assemble
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CLAMP SHELF ARM TO PALLET STRINGER AND DRILL (THE SMALLER BIT, THEN A LARGER BITWORK UP IN SIZE) THE HOLE FOR THE BOLT
CLAMP SHELVING PIECES TOGETHER AND SCREW TO ENSURE A GOOD FIT AROUND THE PALLET
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INSTRUCTIONS How to Assemble
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MARKING LENGTH OF HINGE ARM
IF YOU HAVE NO BOLTS, A CAPSCREW AND NUT WILL SUFFICE.
Instructions: Pivot
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SHELVES ARE SECURED BY A BOLT AND WASHER ON EACH OF THE STRINGER.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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MARK BRACKET MEASUREMENTS
1” 4”
.5”
1.5” 2.25” 4”
.5”
2.25” 1.5”
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Variation A: Bracket
How to Illustrate
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THANK YOU
Photo courtesy of Tim Moyer
Special Thanks to Greensgrow, Revolution Recovery, Fern Gookin, Will McHale, and Andrew Dahlgren