In the mean time here is what I was able to find on some basic materials:
- Jersery Barriers
- 6' long plastic - $325
- 4' long concrete - $240
- 5' long plastic - $245
- Source:
- Chain Link Fence
- This is slightly TBD, since I just sent an e-mail to Long Fence asking for pricing
- What I have so far: $2.50 - $15 per linear foot, not including labor
- Source:
- Who I contacted:
- Dry Erase Paint
- Approx. $220 per quart (one quart is roughly 20- 40 sqft)
- This came straight from a project my company is working on.
- 4x8 sheet of plywood
- 3/4" used to run from $12 - $15, but apparently now it can run from $30 to $50 a sheet as construction prices have risen
- I'm not sure on this one yet but it looks like you can get sedums for about $3 - $6 each, but there are multiple plants per panel, so I'm sure this cost builds. Not to mention, there is the cost of the hanging system, structural components, soil, etc.
- Source:
- didn't look through this too much, but looks interesting:
- Archinect article on how Young Architects built their hanging green wall:
- http://archinect.com/features/article/75143/showcase-parti-wall-hanging-green-by-young-architects-boston-group
- A lot of the prices on things can vary wildly depending on the circumstances. Things such as quantity, the type of work, gas prices, etc. will all have an effect on the cost, however these prices should give us a general idea to move forward with.
- Amanda will have more prices for other materials soon.
I've also had a quick idea for an adjustable barrier that can turn into seating using metal tubes, and 4 x 8 panels. The panels would be divided up into 2'x4' sections that are connected by hinges. They would then fit inside a metal tube frame using channels to allow for the panels to slide. There would need to be a locking mechanism that holds the panels in their desired location as well. I don't think the details of this would be too difficult to work out.
The General Concept:
A Preliminary Locking Detail:
Amanda and I also discussed ways to finance the project, but again, that will be in a later post.
i disappear for a week and you guys reinvent the wheel! this is fantastic!! i'll evaluate you more thoroughly and give more commentary later. will you all be working between may 14 and may 18? i'll be home and able to meet up...
ReplyDeletedefinitely! we'll make an event out of it!
ReplyDeleteBreaking the 4x8 panel module we all started with into smaller, more manageable 2x4 sections is definitely a good thing to consider. And i'm really liking how the panels fit into a metal framework; it just looks easy to use/adjust, which will be nice for the community/construction workers. Maybe we should also think about how we can combine 4x8s (or 8x4s) into bigger sections (8x8s, 12x8s, etc) if the site/construction phase calls for it. Like maybe the top metal tube can feed into a bigger tube to expand and accommodate for longer sections. I really like how these look individually and can definitely see them somehow reconnecting locals back to nearby existing parks. But I'm also really excited to see how we can consolidate them and make them into mini parks themselves.
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