Steel Frame

There was a day when the scaffolding was down while the sewer hookup was completed, so we had a great view of the metal framing on the front facade.  Today the exterior insulation will be done, and then onto the wood slat finish.

Get Closer To the Sun

Finally! The solar system was installed a few weeks ago getting us one more step closer.  The 5kW array sits on a steel frame raised above the roof-top creating a protected area below.  Most solar systems sit directly on the roof, taking up valuable habitable space.  A steel frame is supported partially by the bulkhead on one side and the parapet on the other; so the canopy above double functions as a shade system, and rain screen so people can enjoy the roof in all sorts of weather.

tag it

If you have walked past the Trout House recently you might have noticed the colorful tagging on our sidewalk shed.  Thanks to creative spirit of Josh Freydkis, an NYU student, and fellow San Fran transplant.  We love the idea of taking NYC's sidewalk sheds and having artists take advantage to make public artworks.  NYC has a lot of construction sites, with a lot of potential open wall space.  We can't claim this idea as our own, but actually borrowed it from Hudson Inc, where we first saw it at Third and Bond.  and recently saw another mural at the corner of Atlantic Ave and Boreum Place, where  New York City Arts Cypher uses such mural project to help urban youth..  Hopefully the trend will catch on and these typically drap plywd boxes can be used to create more color and lively streetscapes.  Note, the tagging has already been tagged!