Its August, 2016 and we have walls!
This week the plumbing workers start installing pipes for the roof drains and the drain pipes that will be under floors. This will be an important step because we need the roof drain pipes in place before any beams are poured and the drain pipes will need to be properly sloped, and we have a limited depth in which to run them.
We are also working with our structural engineer and architect on the structural beam designs, there are some details that we need to clarify so that we build these as specified. The 2010 earthquake in Haiti impacted all construction here in the DR, and there are some details that we need. Once we have the answers we need carpenters will begin forming these beams that will span all window and door openings as well as where we will have the translucent domes.
The picture above is the result of my first attempt at flying a drone over the site. It is a basic drone so flying it is a bit tricky and the pictures aren't 1080p, but it is really neat to see the building from above. I hope to post more pictures or even a video later this week.
Please stay tuned for more updates!
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