What is an RFI? A Request For Information is a common formal
method for a contractor to gather data, clarifications and design intent information
from the design professional or client. Like any project we have had a couple
questions about the program intent. Here is a list of the questions and answers
for further direction or clarification.
1. Is there
a required layout or orientation of the main pool area?
a. The only
requirement is that the 75’x75’ general pool has (4) 10’x20’ finger pools for
specific functions in an H shape. Student may offset, shift or rotate the layout
of these 5 pool areas as they wish. Two BIM/CAD Pools REVIT families are in the resource
folders; one is a set 75’x75’ H shape pool, the other is a parametric pool that
that can be pieced together to offset or shift the finger pool in any location.
Student can also create or modify the given resources anyway they want to
arrange the pool in any fashion to resemble an overall H shaped layout. Below
are some examples:
2.
The
program states there are to be (10) individual private shower/toilet areas at
75 s.f. each. Are they individual rooms with toilets and sinks? Are
they grouped together?
a.
The
Individual private shower/toilet areas are to include a shower, toilet, and
sink however the fixtures do not need to be shown on the floor plan. The
designer can incorporate the location as they see fit however they need to be
adjacent to the pool area and accessible for public camp use.
3.
Can the building be
multistory?
a.
The facility may be
one or two stories, but remember to protect the views of the lake from the future
Dining Hall at the top of the hill. If the student decides to design a
multiple story facility then the building shall include a minimum of one staircase
(minimum 4’ wide) and an elevator shaft (6’x8’).
4.
In
lieu of creating a rendering, can a student build contours out of foam core and
then 3D print all of the buildings to create a model?
a.
Physical 3D models may be constructed rather than
digital renderings, however photos need to be taken and placed on the board to
be submitted at the completion of the project for judging. 3D models were
phased out of the HSDC as an award category with digital rendering capabilities
becoming available in schools. The student is more that welcome to bring their
constructed model to display at the awards banquet in April. If there is are a decent
amount of physical models this year, this award may be placed back in the award
list for the 2017 program.
5. Should the design take
into consideration safety, security or controlled access to the pool area?
a.
Ideally
the main entrance into the pool area should be through the entry lobby past the
check-in area. Students should be conscious of the general pool area access,
but nothing is required to isolate or protecting the area. Students may choose
to place a fence, retaining wall, vegetation, seating or any other obstacles
that may address this issue, but not required.
Thank you for the great questions and please feel free to email us if you have any more.
