[sudoroom] Proposal to rent biohack room and fishbowl

Fri Oct 26 23:22:34 CEST 2012

Tony,

I think we all might be jumping to conclusions, and if you look at the
requirements I listed, it doesn't say anything about a recording studio and
the impact is minimal:

   1. Somewhere we can be quiet during certain times
   2. A quiet space* OR *one that is capable of handling some basic rigging
   with sound blankets
   3. An  8x8 area **(nothing installed there, except for maybe ceiling
   hooks).*

**I added to number three here to be clear.  Even though I discussed it
earlier, my equipment is 100% mobile.  I don't need to store it at the
space either.*

People have interest at this point in doing several media projects, so it
would be unfair to shoot this down, without critically looking at it, and
from what I can tell, these requirements fit every space we have so far.

The future implication of  having some quiet time, or frequency of video
projects  is not relevant to the discussion of the physical space, and
would be something to examine in practice to see if I do need my own space,
which I am totally open to doing, if the purpose fits.

That being said, the relative good that having promotional tools like video
for everyone's projects, like me doing skill-share and having dirt-cheap
equipment and possibly some donations, seems like it could benefit most
members.

Let me know if anyone else has any other concerns, which I'm open to
discussing one on one, or in a more focused way.

Thanks in advance,

Rusty

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:10 PM, Tony Barreca <tony.barreca at gmail.com>wrote:

> I've added Rusty's personal response to the thread.
>
> Many excellent responses, but now there's a real red flag.  If the primary
> intent is to set up a real recording facility in the space, the budget will
> require some readjustment.  True sound isolation, if that's what's
> required, is really expensive.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 12:46 PM, rusty lindgren <rustylindgren at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> How do you do vo work with talking in the background... How do you reduce
>> room noise?  Headphones are also bad for your ears and are not ideal for
>> mixing professional tracks...
>> On Oct 26, 2012 12:27 PM, "Tony Barreca" <tony.barreca at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Perhaps I'm completely clueless here, but I've done a ton of video
>>> editing in development (i.e., programming) environments, and earphones
>>> worked perfectly while avoiding disruptions or interference.  I wonder if
>>> sound containment really deserves to be on the list?
>>>
>>> I suspect that minimizing constraints is probably a good idea.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Seems to me we have a few global needs which capture a large swath of
>>>> interests:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Common, empty working table space. Somewhere to throw laptops down
>>>> and have a huddle, or to open something up and put it back together.
>>>> 2. Fixed station space. A few stations dedicated to particular, open
>>>> usage (maybe a computer terminal, a 3-d printer, or some other device).
>>>> 2. (a) some of these stations may have delicate concerns (e.g.
>>>> ventilation for soldering, sound containment for recording).
>>>> 3. Water and sink. Access or proximity to water and a sink are
>>>> necessary for various activities.
>>>> 4. Windows and air. Access or proximity to outside air is necessary for
>>>> various activities. I think this model might be a useful conceptual one,
>>>> and please remix or build on it if you think it's useful!
>>>>  *
>>>> Open working space, fixed stations *(w/ various insulation)*,**accessible water/plumbing fixtures,
>>>> *and *accessible window(s)/air*.
>>>>
>>>> // Matt
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Marina Kukso <marina.kukso at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> these are great additional points to consider. let's discuss more
>>>>> tomorrow!
>>>>>
>>>>> - marina
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:46 AM, rusty lindgren <
>>>>> rustylindgren at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Marina,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I could help you set-up a very nice recording area, and could help
>>>>>> procure some basic gear, and rent other gear, and I think we could cart
>>>>>> things back and forth depending on that need.  It also fits the requirement
>>>>>> of "quiet-time," so we could have that designation for certain times, like
>>>>>> programming and video work, or something.   Given that, the other basic
>>>>>> requirements would be this:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>    1. Somewhere we can be quiet during certain times
>>>>>>    2. A quiet space or one  that is capable of handling some basic
>>>>>>    rigging with sound blankets
>>>>>>    3. An  8x8 area
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Beyond that, I will be very welcoming to anyone who wants to do
>>>>>> multi-media work, and will try my best to set up a gear fund, or lend out
>>>>>> my personal gear at a small fee for group members.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyone else should let me know, because it will help with planning,
>>>>>> and my decision making process.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rusty
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM, Marina Kukso <
>>>>>> marina.kukso at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> hi everyone,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> i am interested in multimedia, mostly focusing on audio production
>>>>>>> (sudoradio!). not sure why your x got deleted - i'm sure it was a glitch!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - marina
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:26 AM, rusty lindgren <
>>>>>>> rustylindgren at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hey Everyone,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My "x" got deleted for video/multimedia.  Does anyone else want
>>>>>>>> video/multi-media space?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I feel like people could really take advantage of that, and I would
>>>>>>>> be able to rent out my equipment at a very low rate to members and do skill
>>>>>>>> trade.  If not, I will probably charge more money, and rent out one of the
>>>>>>>> other spaces myself, and I would need to know very soon.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Please let me know,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rusty
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM, Matthew Senate <
>>>>>>>> mattsenate at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> To save you the trouble of opening that Word Document, please see
>>>>>>>>> below:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Minimal Satisfactory Rental*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Top Activity Priorities – percent in favor:*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 57% computer workstation
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 57% 3D printer
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 52% soldering workstation
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 48% classroom space
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 48% couches
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 48% group working spaces
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 38% wet lab
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 38% laser cutting/engraving
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 38% bicycle/human powered repair station
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 38% rooftop forest / vertical hanging garden
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 33% hammocks
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 33% bookshelves/library
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Out of 21 respondents, recorded *here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqBO4Q7UXSgXdDdIR1hUN3FhTGN3b0FEMGJvVU5yaFE#gid=0>
>>>>>>>>> * as of 10/26 and subject to my best arithmetic / copypaste.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Satisfactory Space Discussion*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Of the top three activities, the soldering workstation has the
>>>>>>>>> greatest constraint in that it requires ventilation. Unless one of the $900
>>>>>>>>> rooms can be fitted with ventilation, the windows in the biohack room would
>>>>>>>>> be critical for this activity. Of the next 3 activities, a classroom space
>>>>>>>>> and meeting space are provided ready to use downstairs, and couches for
>>>>>>>>> hacking back in comfort can be placed upstairs either in the sudo-exclusive
>>>>>>>>> space or I would assume in the common use space if other renters agree. The
>>>>>>>>> absolute cheapest upstairs room is the mezzanine at $300, which would not
>>>>>>>>> be suitable for more than 2 people working at a time and is therefore
>>>>>>>>> excluded from this proposal. The minimum size requirements would be met by
>>>>>>>>> renting one $900 room and the $175 closet, thereby retaining access to both
>>>>>>>>> floors. To enable soldering and wet lab activities and provide more storage
>>>>>>>>> space, the incremental cost to rent the next more expensive room is $600.
>>>>>>>>> The incremental cost of retaining the fishbowl instead of the closet is
>>>>>>>>> $225, which would provide better visibility for events and a nicer
>>>>>>>>> environment for compact activities at about twice the price per square foot.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Rental Cost*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> (Assuming $100/mo utility)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Minimal Rental $1,175
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Minimal Rental prioritizing fishbowl $1,400
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Minimal Rental prioritizing biohack room $1,775
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Minimal Satisfactory Rental:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> (biohack room + fishbowl) $2,000
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Baseline Revenues*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> sudoroom only
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> * 25 ppl x $50*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> * subtotal dues = $1,250*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> others from *this
>>>>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsQ2Ur3gqJI_dFRyalZjOHQzYmotZkxNWU9lLXhEeHc#gid=0>
>>>>>>>>> document<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsQ2Ur3gqJI_dFRyalZjOHQzYmotZkxNWU9lLXhEeHc#gid=0>
>>>>>>>>> * minus $50 baseline dues
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> * $270 jae personal projects area*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> * $200 felicia personal projects area*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> * $200 hol personal projects area*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> * subtotal personal space rental = $670*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> total dues + personal space rental = *$1,920*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Proposal*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Personal space rental is over 2/3 of the rent of the a $900
>>>>>>>>> upstairs room from the three parties above alone, which would not leave
>>>>>>>>> sufficient group work/storage space. As the closet is only used for storage
>>>>>>>>> and there is a nice storagey looking room in the biohack space, and the
>>>>>>>>> fishbowl is much cooler, I propose going for the minimal satisfactory
>>>>>>>>> rental outlined above. We are almost right on the money for rental (not
>>>>>>>>> factoring in utilities or one-time costs) and I expect there will be more
>>>>>>>>> membership interest with a wet lab, adequate ventilation, and a
>>>>>>>>> street-facing area on the first floor. This will satisfy the space
>>>>>>>>> requirements for each activity having at least one third of members in
>>>>>>>>> support – with the likely exception of vertical hanging gardens.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Proposed Contingency Plans*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Backup Plan (--)*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> If sufficient personal space rental or dues is unlikely to
>>>>>>>>> materialize in time or we want more for the rainy day fund, I propose to
>>>>>>>>> abandon the fish bowl and stick to the closet for a total cost of $1,775.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Expanded Plan (++)*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> If there's enough interest in additional groups joining or
>>>>>>>>> otherwise viable plans for generating revenue, I propose adding on a $900
>>>>>>>>> room for a total cost of $2,900 or less if discounted. We should also
>>>>>>>>> remain open to adding the extra space in a different building, still under
>>>>>>>>> the sudoroom umbrella but better suited to some of the dirtier/dustier
>>>>>>>>> activities.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> This document may be modified and freely distributed.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:44 AM, <hol at gaskill.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>  I won't be around oakland or computers this weekend so I want to
>>>>>>>>>> go ahead and submit my proposal.  Now I can start packing...
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Enjoy the gathering Saturday!
>>>>>>>>>> Hol
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>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> *Rusty Lindgren**
>>>>>>>> Digital Publishing / Web Solutions*
>>>>>>>> ***   Phone: 916-220-5340   *
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Rusty Lindgren**
>>>>>> Digital Publishing / Web Solutions*
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Cheers,

*Rusty Lindgren**
Digital Publishing / Web Solutions*
***   Phone: 916-220-5340   *
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