Research Phase:
Research and design our individual mobile live/work structures while considering low overhead and environmental impact designs, such as solar panels
for electricity and building simple hot water solar systems, and methods to maximize space, such as a pull-out and retractable tables, counter tops, and stage/platforms.
Configure structural possibilities i.e. gross weight of isolated structure, gross vehicle weight rating (the permissible weight of the vehicle and/or trailer when fully loaded for travel, including vehicle weight, all fluids, cargo, optional equipment and accessories), of both the truck and trailer, gross axle
weight ratings, tires, tire inflation, proper hitching, trailer brakes, lights, etc.
Determine collaborative partnerships, grant opportunities, art residencies/retreats, marketing and fundraising strategies (individual and corporate sponsorships, In-Kind contributions, fundraising drives).
Build small-scale model of eco-friendly live/work space to test building material possibilities, inhabiting model for 24 hours; placing our mockup module in both urban and remote locations to compare expectations versus experience; recording community interactions and our individual negotiations between public versus private.
Note: The EcoDance collaboration is an ecological study of physical interrelationships between the body and space. We have begun a generative, expansive process of idea throwing and collecting with an integral focus on the interconnectedness between design and physicality. While imagination and intention are major components, there is an openness for flexibility and modification. Our frameworks and desires morph and shift dependent on the
types of building material we collect. We are testing the practicality of foundational elements to allow alterations in the design process specifically
reflective of mobility, flexibility, and comfort i.e. each space is being mapped out by the body before and during the building process. For example: we
set up a space proportional to the kitchen and bathroom module and discovered ways to combine the functions of both rooms into one by placing the bathtub under counter space and utilizing an unused location (trailer tongue) for a small toilet room. This discovery was made because the collaborators combined physicality with imagination by conducting physical and verbal dialogues.
Collecting Phase:
Collect reclaimed/recycled material for EcoMobiles. This can include, but is not limited to: placing an ad in local papers, dumpster diving near building sites, at lumber companies, and institutional dumpsters, craigslist pick-ups, chicken-coop (and other building) reclamations, flea markets and junk shops, garage sales, antique shops, building sites, salvage yards serving demolition contractors, auto-salvage yards, lumber companies and home-improvement centers, manufacturing industries, lot-clearing contractors.
Networking Phase:
Create website, blog, and facebook group page to inform communities and to spread news of upcoming events; reach-out to potential collaborative partnerships; apply for grants, art residencies/retreats; perform in Champaign/Urbana with small-scale model & information center; individual and corporate donation drive for funds and materials; promotion and sponsorship drive for trucks and trailers; Corkscrew Wine Emporium parties; indi go artist co-op performance/party, EcoDance Community Performance Residencies; auction off small-scale EcoMobile as eco-dog house, connect with local building artisans and volunteers; create Kickstarter account; open business account and/or Wepay, set-up fiscal sponsorship option on website.
Building Phase:
The building phase for our mobile performance dwellings began August 2011. Currently, we are planning and building two separate structures--one for Sarah Haas's company, Raw Art, and one for Hallie Aldrich's company, Incite Company. Together we work through collaborative and individuated designs and processes toward the completion of these mobile performance dwellings, or EcoMobiles, as we like to call them. The Project pages (Inspirations, Plan Phases, Designs, Aldrich's Build, and Haas's Build) detail both building projects. For a process narrative, please visit our blog.
Much of our information about collecting reusable building material was found on the Phoenix Commotion website: http://www.phoenixcommotion.com
Research and design our individual mobile live/work structures while considering low overhead and environmental impact designs, such as solar panels
for electricity and building simple hot water solar systems, and methods to maximize space, such as a pull-out and retractable tables, counter tops, and stage/platforms.
Configure structural possibilities i.e. gross weight of isolated structure, gross vehicle weight rating (the permissible weight of the vehicle and/or trailer when fully loaded for travel, including vehicle weight, all fluids, cargo, optional equipment and accessories), of both the truck and trailer, gross axle
weight ratings, tires, tire inflation, proper hitching, trailer brakes, lights, etc.
Determine collaborative partnerships, grant opportunities, art residencies/retreats, marketing and fundraising strategies (individual and corporate sponsorships, In-Kind contributions, fundraising drives).
Build small-scale model of eco-friendly live/work space to test building material possibilities, inhabiting model for 24 hours; placing our mockup module in both urban and remote locations to compare expectations versus experience; recording community interactions and our individual negotiations between public versus private.
Note: The EcoDance collaboration is an ecological study of physical interrelationships between the body and space. We have begun a generative, expansive process of idea throwing and collecting with an integral focus on the interconnectedness between design and physicality. While imagination and intention are major components, there is an openness for flexibility and modification. Our frameworks and desires morph and shift dependent on the
types of building material we collect. We are testing the practicality of foundational elements to allow alterations in the design process specifically
reflective of mobility, flexibility, and comfort i.e. each space is being mapped out by the body before and during the building process. For example: we
set up a space proportional to the kitchen and bathroom module and discovered ways to combine the functions of both rooms into one by placing the bathtub under counter space and utilizing an unused location (trailer tongue) for a small toilet room. This discovery was made because the collaborators combined physicality with imagination by conducting physical and verbal dialogues.
Collecting Phase:
Collect reclaimed/recycled material for EcoMobiles. This can include, but is not limited to: placing an ad in local papers, dumpster diving near building sites, at lumber companies, and institutional dumpsters, craigslist pick-ups, chicken-coop (and other building) reclamations, flea markets and junk shops, garage sales, antique shops, building sites, salvage yards serving demolition contractors, auto-salvage yards, lumber companies and home-improvement centers, manufacturing industries, lot-clearing contractors.
Networking Phase:
Create website, blog, and facebook group page to inform communities and to spread news of upcoming events; reach-out to potential collaborative partnerships; apply for grants, art residencies/retreats; perform in Champaign/Urbana with small-scale model & information center; individual and corporate donation drive for funds and materials; promotion and sponsorship drive for trucks and trailers; Corkscrew Wine Emporium parties; indi go artist co-op performance/party, EcoDance Community Performance Residencies; auction off small-scale EcoMobile as eco-dog house, connect with local building artisans and volunteers; create Kickstarter account; open business account and/or Wepay, set-up fiscal sponsorship option on website.
Building Phase:
The building phase for our mobile performance dwellings began August 2011. Currently, we are planning and building two separate structures--one for Sarah Haas's company, Raw Art, and one for Hallie Aldrich's company, Incite Company. Together we work through collaborative and individuated designs and processes toward the completion of these mobile performance dwellings, or EcoMobiles, as we like to call them. The Project pages (Inspirations, Plan Phases, Designs, Aldrich's Build, and Haas's Build) detail both building projects. For a process narrative, please visit our blog.
Much of our information about collecting reusable building material was found on the Phoenix Commotion website: http://www.phoenixcommotion.com