1. A $3.00 piece of metal is not worth the $40.00 shipping cost.
This piece of metal, called a reglet, will hopefully be fabricated instead. It is placed between the fiber cement boarding underneath the windows on the southern side of the house and will be painted a color that is to be determined. Mary and Claire are working on this part of the project, studying possible color schemes for the interiors and exteriors of the house.
2. The resident of the Norris House will probably be able to live off the grid for quite awhile if in fact a catastrophic event does occur…
I am taking a class entitled the Political Economy Oil. We discussed what would happen in the event of peak oil in class this week, which led to me think how the Norris House prepares its inhabitants for the future inability to be reliant on oil. Its greater amount of insulation lessens the amount of energy expended on heating and cooling, and the water cistern and garden space mean greater independence. As long as the new Norris house owner can hunt in the neighboring woods, he/she could probably survive.
3. We have a lot to accomplish this semester.
On Friday Arya and I got to put the tasks to complete the exterior in order. There is a lot to do. Good thing our team this semester is ready to work!
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