the last and final

At the final stage of the class, we were assigned our final groups in a method that was the most creative and interesting way to devise groups. We met and so far there does not seem to be any major issues between anyone on the team. The questions that were asked of us on the sheet was different, never have I done anything like this before. We discussed what aspects of the other projects we would like to pursue and what we would like to see the project incorporate. Then it was group dynamics, and no one got into a heated debate yet.

I told you

The feedback that our group received by the clients from for the powerhouse in my opinion was expected. What was said during the review about the project was a direct response to how the group was functioning and the communication, and it was noticed. Many of the considerations that were stated during the review were aspects that were mentioned during our discussions and were statement that I had directly stated, elements that I considered an issue. Because of the group dynamic, was quickly shot down and was not given any consideration. During the group discussions, I stated that the aesthetic of the piece was mundane and seemed like an afterthought. The fact that the project looked like a square was very unpleasing and it was mentioned but this idea of efficiency was so strong on some peoples mind that any other from was quickly neglected. “What is the purpose of installing this system that is more expensive than just going to the local hardware store and buy a hot water tank for much cheaper.” What are the advantages of this system, there may be some there but they are unclear.” That was summary of what the reviewer said about our project. The advantage of a conventional hot water system to the system we were proposing. Again, I stated that during the discussion, what is the point of proposing this system when a hot water tank was cheaper. Also with the statement of the copper, that it could be stolen from the unit. Is also something that was stated, that we should try to find alternative means and the fact copper is a highly valuable metal, people steal it all the time and also it is extremely expensive. Again, everyone was set on using copper because of efficiency. One of the last statements that the reviewer said about the whole piece as a unit, that what does this thing do, other than give us hot water for a shower. Are the pipes seen, do the run over a window, do we get to see the water flowing. Again this same exact statement was expressed during the meetings. Every single statement to further the project, I stated.

different agendas

It was rather interesting how the discussions that we had within our group was meet by stark opposition y other members in the group and would not budge from their idea. With this happening for two of the meetings before the crunch meeting on Monday were basically the entire project was designed. It got to the point where there really was not any consideration for the esthetic of the project but just to get the project done. That being the deciding factor led to very communication as to what exactly people were doing and the disproportioned distribution of work. Were some people worked till the early hours of the morning in attempt to complete the project was received by little gratification or a negative attitude. Which resulted in a project that was unpleasing to some and not at the hoped expectations.

bumping heads

The meeting that we had was less than productive. It was difficult to move forward because the thought process was just going in circles. The issues of aesthetics, efficiency, and should this project be about the spectacle were the main topics of debate. Their were people who felt that spectacle should be integrated in part of the system and simply not an add on, a tag that is placed somewhere in the powerhouse as an after thought. For others, they consider the spectacle as non-relevant. Which then prompted the debate of the actual design of the piece and the efficiency of the project being proposed. Though one project proposed was efficient but aesthetically unpleasing while the other was aesthetically pleasing and not as efficient as the other project and as a plus provided the spectacle. One of the considerations of the project being proposed is that we are completely neglecting the work that was done by the previous group and completely redesigning the project again.

last iteration

Breaking into the final groups for these projects, and understanding what works and what doesn't. Pulling from past experiences with working in the groups we immediately talked about what we liked and did not like about the previous project. This time though we are not going to try and reinvent the project and what was done in previous weeks, it takes too much time and energy. This time build upon the work that was done.

progress

week two