[Noisebridge-discuss] More details for the nap pods ^W^W electronic workspace?

[jim]

my opinion: 

   as i understand it, there is a proposal for 
a permanent sleeping area (naps). 

   i don't like it because 
* it encourages sleeping at 83C 
* it strikes me as a poor use of space: 
hopefully it will not be much used (if it is 
much used, that may be a poor improvement). 
* people tend to be considerate, and if 
someone's sleeping anywhere, that will have 
a constraining effect on others' activities, 
in the upstairs area in this case. 
* the three couches seem adequate for the 
occasional napper. 

   if some kind of workbench/desk were installed 
in the proposed area, the floor beneath, possibly 
the surface itself, could serve as a place for 
nappers (maybe with a sleeping bag or blanket or 
some such). 

   i'd be willing to scribble up some plans for a 
workbench/desk use of that space if people wish it. 
briefly: 
* worksurface fills entire cavity at about waist 
height (it's possible to make this adjustable in 
height, tho' such a design probably would 
disallow sleeping on the surface); 
* shelves and storage bins above 40 inches off 
the floor; 
* electrical outlets in sufficient numbers 
(this could include a set of one or more 
receptacles with limited amperage but driven 
by isolation transformers); 
* shallow storage shelves beneath the work 
surface (which could allow a napper as well, 
if that's wanted). 



On Fri, 2008-11-28 at 01:44 -0800, Rubin Abdi wrote:
> Branching off from the electronics thread. Rachel asked on where we're  
> at with this, as she hasn't seen it come up in discussion, David M  
> said the group stated it wants more details before we go forward with  
> this.
> 
> It's rather hard to gage what the group means by "more details."
> 
> It'll be bunk beds in the larger of the two closet. The cost will be  
> initially out of pocket for new materials needed, though I'm pretty  
> sure much of it will be donated. Once work has been completed, we'll  
> come back to the group with receipts and figure out if this is  
> something the group wants to pay for or not. If not then the cost is  
> covered with donations from folks who paid for materials (Reed, Peter,  
> Jake and I).
> 
> Figuring out how to build the actual bunks (out of wood) will take  
> place as we're building it. We plan to not modify the building, since  
> this was stated early on to everyone when we jumped into the space.
> 
> If the group wants more details then what I've just listed here (which  
> from what I remember is pretty much what has been stated at previous  
> meetings), it would be nice if we could get a list of what "more  
> details" means At the same time I (opinionated statement here) feel  
> that requesting more information is going to lead to micro managing  
> this task, which is rather ridiculous with the number of people that  
> participate in the group meetings.
> 
> In short, we would like to build bunk beds in the bigger closet,  
> Noisebridge can figure out if they want to pay for it or not after  
> it's been installed. If you have an opinion on how they should be  
> built, email me and I'll tell you when we're going to build it so you  
> can come and help out. Would Noisebridge like to go forward with this  
> plan, please circle one and send back:
> 
> YES / NO
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> --
> Rubin Abdi
> Rubin at Starset.net
> 
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