GREENSGROWSpring 2011Lorenzo BuffaStefanie TomarchioCaitlin AndonianNavjot Banwait

PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

Greensgrow Farms

Revolution Recovery

Philadelphia Community

Greensgrow Farms

Revolution Recovery

Philadelphia Community

Non-ProfitUrban FarmNurseryC.S.A.

EmployeesVolunteersSubsidiesGrants

For-ProfitMaterial StreamWaste ManagementRecycling Facility

EmployeesArtist in Residency

University of the ArtsKensington Neighbor-hoodUrban GardnersDo It Yourselfers

Other Urban Farms

PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

Greensgrow Farms

Revolution Recovery

Philadelphia Community

RELATIONSHIP GOALS

GUIDELINES

“It’s something we can take up and down, and utilize in different ways.” -Dave Prendergast

“If we could utilize them as two different things as the season goes along. Shelving for plants that can be used as an amphitheater for our workshops.” -Dave Prendergast

“Something that can be broken down to leave a lot of open space.” -Dave Prendergast

OUR MISSION

A multi-use module system that can be adapted display space, and educational use. The primary focuses are moving ability and space

saving, while also being reproducible for other urban farms.

PALLET

FLEXIBILITY

ACCESSIBILITY

RECYCLABLE

Utilizing a modular piece to snake around spaces.

Explorations in a modular hanging piece. A piece that could provide retail and seating space.

MODULARITY

DEFINING SPACE

VERTICAL SHELVING

Movable shelving, for plant growth. Raises plants to eye level. Provides more space for plants, while allowing direct sunlight.

Photos courtesy of Brianna Stevens

VERTICAL SHELVING

Technology for the PoorJob S. Ebenezer; President.

ACTION N.Y.Students

Home DepotSuggestions for Vertical Gardens

OUR DIRECTION

Triangle shape both distributes weight and is sturdy.

Simple hinging allows pallets to be stacked as they already are on site, for easy storage.

This shape allows for evenly distributing sunlight.

Enables more space for plant resale.

Minimal modification preserves more embodied energy.

WHY THIS FORM?

SPACIAL CONCERNS

IDEATION

MODELS

MODELS

MODELS

STACKING

SHELVING

GRAVITY

DIVIDER

ATTACHING

ROPE

EQUIPMENT -Drill

PARTS -Eye-hook -Rope -Screw -Plank

HARDWARE

ROPES

1/4” Twisted Nylon -durable -rot-proof -easy to knot -stretches

1/4” Clothesline -mildew/sag proof -easy to knot -not weatherproof -low load-weight

1/4” Sisal Rope -durable -rot-proof -easy to knot -stretches

3/8” Poly Hollow Braid -mildew/sag proof -easy to knot -not weatherproof -low load-weight

ITERATIONS

ITERATIONS

FOOTPRINT

8 ft.

4 ft.

Holds 6 flats per 4ft. square of land. Holds 10 flats per 4ft. square of land.

4 ft.

SUNLIGHT

8:30 AM 10:15 AM 2:30 PM

SUNLIGHT

10:15 AM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM

SUNLIGHT

2:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:45 PM

SUNLIGHT

4:00 PM 5:45 PM 7:30 PM

Playing With Angles:

Playing with Angles:PITCH

EQUIPMENT -Drill -Jigsaw -Tape Measure

PIVOT

PARTS -Pressure Treated 2x4 -(2)Cap Screws -(4)Washers -T-hinge

Estimated Cost - $12 per shelf *all metal must be galvanized

INITIAL PIVOT

FINAL PIVOT

BRACKET

EQUIPMENT -Jigsaw -Ruler

PARTS -2x8

Estimated Cost - $4 per shelf

11” 1” 3 1/4”

5”

1 1/2”

3 1/2”11 1/2”

2”

INITIAL BRACKET

FINAL BRACKET

MOVABILITY

handmade signs custom ordered signs

Existing:

Consider:

chalkboard paintsustainable ‘green’ paint

SIGNAGE

Leverage brackets can hold at least 268 lbs.

Hinged shelves can hold at least 230 lbs.

Flats usually only weigh 20 lbs. each, so each shelf only needs to hold 40 lbs.

STRENGTH

FEEDBACK

“This is beautiful. I like how it all stays attached to the system. We tend to lose parts here.” -Dave Prendergast

“The height of the shelving needs to be more like this blue sideso that the sun can reach to the plants in the back row.” -Dave Prendergast

“We all said we liked the locking system that had the little pieces - they could be a little sturdier, but they’re easy to remake if they break.” -Ryan Kock

“Placement [of the pallets] isn’t the issue- it’s because it is on both sides. You can’t place them so that both sides face south.” -Ryan Kock

TIME: 2:30 approx.

APPLICATION

At Greensgrow

CONSIDERATIONS

Pivot - use a more durable hinge, lower shelving units.Bracket - size of wood for bracket, screws in bracket.Location and specific plant for each may need to be

planned in advance.

INSTRUCTIONSHow to Assemble

1

CLAMP SHELF ARM TO PALLET STRINGER AND DRILL (THE SMALLER BIT, THEN A LARGER BIT- WORK UP IN SIZE) THE HOLE FOR THE BOLT

CLAMP SHELVING PIECES TOGETHER AND SCREW TO ENSURE A GOOD FIT AROUND THE PALLET

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How to Assemble

1

SHELVES ARE SECURED BY A BOLT AND WASHER ON EACH OF THE STRINGER.

IF YOU HAVE NO BOLTS, A CAPSCREW AND NUT WILL SUFFICE.

MARKING LENGTH OF HINGE ARM5 6

INSTRUCTIONSHow to Illustrate

1

MARK BRACKET MEASUREMENTS

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.5”4”

4”

1.5”

1.5”2.25”

2.25”

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THANK YOU

Photo courtesy of Tim Moyer

Special Thanks to Greensgrow, Revolution Recovery, Fern Gookin, Will McHale, and Andrew Dahlgren