Last week we finished up the inner wall and the dome fits on it, but we do have to account for some error. We decided to create a sort of balcony outlining the wall for the dome to sit on more securely. We needed to salvage a bit more wood, but after that we gotContinue reading “PS #5: Upgrading the Inner Walls”
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PS #4: Building The Inner Wall
Today, we finished building the inner wall of the greenhouse. Constructing the wall wasn’t just about sticking pieces together; it was a meticulous process that required precise measuring and careful planning. To start, everyone had to disassemble the planter boxes, which involved two hours of back-breaking labor, crouching down and drilling out multiple screws fromContinue reading “PS #4: Building The Inner Wall”
PS #3: Dome Design
From the countless designs stores like Walmart and Target offered for the dome, the geodesic shape stuck out like a sore thumb. One reason is its resilience. The triangular components of the dome distribute stress evenly across the structure, making it incredibly resilient against external forces such as strong winds that could be harmful duringContinue reading “PS #3: Dome Design”
PS #2: The First Day
Waking up at 7:00 am sharp was a jarring change to what my sleep schedule used to be when summer started. When I arrived at the farm, we got straight to work making the base for the greenhouse. Even though it was the first day, there were a lot of tasks to be completed. DueContinue reading “PS #2: The First Day”
PS #1: Designing the Greenhouse
Planning the greenhouse was not going to be a simple task. Every single measurement has to be precise and accurate to make sure the entire structure is symmetrical and looks neat. Everyone submitted their own design on how the greenhouse should look. However one of the most important parts was figuring out how many plantsContinue reading “PS #1: Designing the Greenhouse”
PS #0: Hello World!
My name is Arin Thakkar, and I’m a sophomore in high school with an interest in artificial intelligence and applied mathematics. I love playing the guitar and diving into science fiction books in my free time. My friend Kenric, also a sophomore, shares my passion for mathematics. He’s an avid reader who can be foundContinue reading “PS #0: Hello World!”
Climate Roots 