[CAUT] New Building Specs

[Jim Busby]

Ken,

 

Mark just reminded me of something that I did in my new shop which makes
a BIG difference. Dust control pipes UNDER the floor. No pipes hanging
from the ceiling or laying around. It's very easy to do when pouring a
new floor. Thanks to one of the "Eds" (Foote, Sutton??? Sorry) for that
tip. My dust control system is currently in a corner of the shop but in
a few weeks an outside closet will be finished and the system moved in
there. Then, with the insulated closet the noise should be reduced
drastically. The return air vent is up high and filtered as this keeps
the warm air in the shop and noise lessened.

 

Jim Busby BYU

 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Cramer
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 5:56 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] New Building Specs

 

Ken,

 

a woodworking tool store should be able to design a shop lay-out for you
based on the tools list in the Guidelines. Just ask them to set up an
efficient dust collection system for you. This will give you your square
footage. 

 

Then add regulating and assembly space to this. (we have three reg
benches on the go all the time, plus an assembly station, and it's never
enough!)

 

If you're rebuilding in-house, consider you might always have 3 or 4
instruments in at a time, in various states of completion, or dust
collection. ;>) 

 

Now, if you have a plate out, a soundboard panel for fitting, and case
parts from even one of these pianos, this can take up the space of 3
more instruments. And you also need room to move around.

 

Having said all that, our shop here isn't much more than 600 sq. ft, but
somedays I wish I'd worn my old hockey elbow and shin pads to work! 

 

best regards,

Mark Cramer, RPT

Brandon University

  

 

 

 

 

 

	-----Original Message-----
	From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org]On
Behalf Of KEENA KEEL
	Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 5:25 PM
	To: College and University Technicians
	Subject: Re: [CAUT] New Building Specs

	Hi Ken,

	 

	I am familiar with Susaki.  They worked on specs to assist in
developing housing for the enterprise zone where I live.  We are in the
process of voting on whether or not to become a new town in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  They are quite accomodating and will
provide information on whatever is required.  The key to working  with
them is to assure that they are given all of your necessary requirements
and parameters.

	 

	Keena Keel, RPT

		----- Original Message ----- 

		From: Ken Zahringer <mailto:ZahringerK at missouri.edu>  

		To: College and University Technicians
<mailto:caut at ptg.org>  

		Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:34 PM

		Subject: [CAUT] New Building Specs

		 

		I need some advice, guys.  Much to my shock and
surprise, the University has hired an architectural firm to begin the
planning & design process for a new School of Music.  I mean, our
current building is only 55 years old, and it has fully half of the
space we need!  Anyway, the Director sent out a draft of the space needs
for the new building on Friday.  The draft recommends 600 sq ft, with an
inventory of 175 or so pianos.  I think I'll need more than that.  Some
questions for you:
		
		I'm sure some of you have moved into a new building in
the last 10 years or so.  What kind of shop facility did you get, how
involved were you, how did you justify your recommendations (if any)?
How is it working?  Anything you should have done differently, or any
features you wouldn't trade for the world?
		
		Does anyone know of any "authoritative" source I could
use, other than the Guidelines & Steinway's ISP, particularly one that
directly addresses shop size?
		
		The University has hired Susaki Architectural Associates
from Boston.  Anybody familiar with these guys, good, bad or
indifferent?  You can reply off-list if need be :-)
		
		Thanks for any and all comments,
		Ken Z.
		-- 
		Ken Zahringer, RPT
		University of Missouri
		School of Music

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