The Clam Hut Green Marina Project (HC): October 2013

Design Briefs

Team Design Brief: Design and produce working plans for a self sustainable waterfront property on Atlantic street in Highlands NJ, to serve as a restaurant bar and marina for tourists and Highlands locals throughout the year, to replace The Clam Hut that was destroyed in Super Storm Sandy.

Individual Design Brief: Design and produce working plans for and eco friendly marina and deck, to serve as a dock and an extension of the restaurant and bar, for tourists and Highlands locals to use throughout the year, to replace the Clam Hut dock and outside dining deck that was destroyed in Super Storm Sandy.

October 11, 2013

Weekly Log

October 4 to October 10:

Work Completed:

Friday October 4: Contacted Mike Danko about developmental work and a possible meeting.

Sunday October 5: Went to different marinas in Highlands to look at structures and renovations

Tuesday October 8: Consulted with group members about group site plans and drawings.

Thursday October 10: Contacted Highlands Municipal Center for site and building plans. Contacted Mr. Paul Vitale, the building officer of Highlands, regarding site plans and developmental work

Work to be Completed:

I need to finish the drawing of my site plan and work on my developmental work and keep in contact with Mr. Paul Vitale.

Issues to be Solved:

Getting the actual site plans from the Highlands Municipal Department

Communication with Mentor:

Contacted Mike Danko and Paul Vitale

Areas where help is still needed:

I need to review my new designs with Mr. Danko and Mr. Vitale to make sure they are feasible and viable.

October 4, 2013

Weekly Log

September 27 to October 3:

Work Completed:

Friday September 27: I finished my testing procedures and watched the video of my initial progress update and started my presentation reflection.

Saturday September 28: I finished my presentation reflection and researched the Belmar Municipal Marina.

Tuesday October 1: I edited my design brief and specs and limits.

Thursday October 3: I started the drawing of the site plan.

Work to be Completed:
I need to finish the drawing of my site plan and work on my developmental work contact mentor.

Issues to be Solved:
Further researching Belmar Municipal Marina to see the issues a floating dock marina faced.

Communication with Mentor:
I had no contact with my mentor this week.

Areas where help is still needed:
I need to review my new designs with my mentor to make sure they are feasible and viable.