Design+Charrette

Procedure In this activity you will work in a group of 4 to 6 students to complete a design charrette. At the conclusion of the charrette, you will present your idea in persuasive format to the rest of the class.

A design charrette is often described as a brainstorming/planning method used at the beginning stages of a structure, building, community, or other urban setting project. A charrette is an intensive workshop in which various stakeholders and experts are brought together to address a particular design issue.
 * Design Charrette**

1. Divide into teams of 4-6.

TEAMS Tedd, Joe, Patrick, Tom Alec, Nick, Travis, Steve D. Kevin, Jon, Steve M., Dan, Johny

2. Familiarize yourself with the scenario that you have been assigned by your instructor. Assign each team member a role as a stakeholder from the list below. If you wish to represent a stakeholder not listed below, you must obtain instructor approval.

3. Individually research the job responsibilities of your chosen stakeholder and complete **A1.2.2a Stakeholder Role** to prepare for the charrette. Online sources of information include:

4. As a professional, take personal notes of the meeting to record the discussion and conclusions.

5. Within your group introduce yourself and explain what you see as your role in the charrette. Be sure to record the name and role of each participant in your notes. In addition, everyone in the group should consider the role of building user during the brainstorming session.

6. As a team create a preliminary proposal to address your scenario. Your teacher will circulate during the charrette and act as the building owner, so keep a list of questions to pose to the owner when he/she is available.

7. At the conclusion of the charrette, your group must provide an official record of the meeting. Create a typed document that each member of the charrette will sign to indicate that the minutes are accurate.

8. Present your team’s ideas to the class. You must provide the following at a minimum for the presentation. o Introduction of each stakeholder and a brief job description. o Statement of the problem o Sketches (hand or computer-generated) to illustrate the vision o A bulleted list of the benefits of your plan o A bulleted list of unanswered questions and potential barriers, along with suggestions for answers and ways to overcome identified barriers

Potential Stakeholders

Architect - Steve D.  Architectural Engineer - Alec Health and Safety Engineer - Joe Commissioning Agent Construction Contractor/Manager - Jon , Nick Environmental Engineer - Johny Energy Consultant Construction or Building Inspector Interior Designer - Tedd Landscape Architect - Kevin

Urban Planner - Travis Civil Engineer/Site Planner - Steve M. Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Structural Engineer - Patrick , Dan Cost Estimator - Tom

Scenarios

a. The city is considering purchasing a vacant warehouse in a blighted section of town. The area was once a busy manufacturing district along a riverfront near the downtown area. The city would like to convert the warehouse to a facility that provides a community service. The goal is to encourage redevelopment of the area.

b. A wealthy citizen willed 100 undeveloped acres of wooded land bordering an urban area. In her will she designated that the land should be comprised of a mixed income community of 150 homes. Space for some shopping, doctor’s offices, restaurants, etc. should also be planned. Although streets for vehicle traffic are needed, it was her wish that it should be convenient and safe to travel by bike or on foot throughout the community. c. It has been decided that a two mile long bridge must be constructed to connect two areas along a coast. Officials believe this will promote tourism because it will connect two areas that are currently separated by a 30 minute drive. This bridge will span a wetland where the tide comes in and out. Typically at low tide much of the area is dry; however, a narrow channel remains navigable by small vessels except at extremely low tides. The average tidal range is around five feet. The development should also include a small community boat ramp, dock, and public facilities.

This is a concept map representing the relationships among stakeholders in a design charrette.

** Stakeholder Resources ** Sloan Career Cornerstone Center at []

College Career Life Planning at [|http://www.collegecareerlifeplanning.com]

The American Society of Civil Engineers Find Your Dream Job at []

Junior Engineering Technical Society Explore Engineering at []

Occupational Outlook Handbook at []

Engineer Girls at []

The American Society of Civil Engineers – Civil Engineering Careers at [|[[http://www.asce.org/kids/careers.cfm]]]

Discover Engineering at [|[[http://www.discoverengineering.org/]]]

American Institute of Architects – Careers in Architecture at []

Stakeholder Role Form

Powerpoints--Careers in Architecture & Civil Engineering

Design Charrette Examples [|**http://www.lfpl.org/charrette/charrette.htm**] **[] **

Design Charrette Project Rubric: