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Earth Day 50: Walle
Earth Day 50: Walle
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Production Book
Vol I.
Table of Contents
Foreward
Instillation
General
Nest
Labrynth
Trees
Signs
Sound
Soundscapes
North
South
Bass
Events
Marketing
Social Media
Content
Signage
Videos
Roadmap
Survey
Foreward
The first and most central goal we have is to raise awareness of the environment and our responsibility
to it. As storytellers our approach has been to empathize with the creek ecosystem and use the instal-
lation as a space to bring people into connection with the spirit of the creek. We want to create caring
connections across our community; for ecosystems and critters, for ourselves and our mental wellbeing;
all the while connecting with the researchers and organizations on campus that are working for a sus-
tainable present. We believe art is a powerful means to bring compelling new perspectives to light that
can bring about healthy change and community action.
Our installation team has been working to create physical manifestations through lighting and sculpture
in order to express the story of the creek and to generate curiosity from passing pedestrians. The social
media team is working to spread the word by gathering stories from our local heroes, making infograph-
ics, and by creating fun filters for social media platforms. The mental wellness team has been in charge
of putting together activities that engage the community in positive practices.
Earth Day Class:
Earth Day Class Faculty/Project Manager Karen Maness
Dramaturg Khristian Mendez
Previsualization Michael Bruner Earth Day PR/Social Media Manager Laura Godinez
Creek Monster Habitat Fabrication Class: Creek Monster Habitat Guest Artists
Davin Huston - Integrated Arts - Purdue
Rose
Installation Team
Lauren McKinney - Student Activist/President - (Students Fighting Flimate Change)
Michael Bruner
Avril
Adriana Lara
Daniel Medina
Daniel Sparks Supporting Faculty/Staff
Kevin Yuen Carolina Perez - Sound Design and Sound System Advisor
Rusty Cloyes - Production Management Advisor
J.E. Johnson - Texas Performing Arts
Social Media Team
Kristi Lampi - Green Fund manager for Texas Performing Arts
Ramiro Caballero
Jill Parish - Managar - The Green Fund Grant Program
Laura Godinez
Briana Duran - Program Coordinator - Campus Environmental Center
Terry Nguyen
Leigh Remeny - Purchasing and Guest Artist Payment processing
Andrea Pantoja
Liam Santos Stuart Reichler - Environmental Scientist - Freshman Research Initiative
Dr Ruth
Sound Team Jennifer Hrobar - Urban Forestry Supervisor - UT Landscaping Services
Ale Acevando Kristin Phillips - Communications & Events Coordinator - Office of Sustainability
Danielle Vongsamphanh Nosse Ovienmhada - Work-life & Wellness Manager - HealthPoint Wellness Program
Taylor Wood Jim Walker - Director of Sustainability - Office of Sustainability
Jim Carse - Landscape Services Manager - UT Landscaping Services
Ea r th D a y
INSTTALLATION
Michael Bruner, Katherine Deegan, Daniel Medina, Adriana Lara, Daniel Sparks, Kevin Yuen
Important Contact Information:
Site reservation:
Horns Link - Site Reservation system.
Contact:
Marcus Mayes - mayes@austin.utexas.edu - Assistant Director of Student Activities
Info :
Once sites are approved, a secondary request for sound exemption must be made. Also
General
Request for Sound Exemptions. https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sa/resandpub.php#outres
As discussed, we will need to request an exemption approval for use of amplified sound
between 8am- 5pm during the weekday for the corner of the 24th and San Jacinto. Can you
complete the following questions for each of the three activities you listed in your last email?
That will help get the process started.
Name of Department:
Name of Event: Earth Day Kick-Off Event
Event Location, Date(s), and Time(s):
Brief Event Description:
Amplif ied Sound Exception Details(including sound check):
The type of amplified sound that is being requested and anticipated level of sound:
Folder containing general information and documentation SER Building Supervisor to clear the SER lawn for use.
*Still need to reserve the space on the Site Reservation System.
Joan Royer - joan.royer@austin.utexas.edu - 512 232-2687 - SER Building Supervisor
Additional Contacts:
01 Docs 02 Diagrams 03 Sheets 04 VWX Jim Carse - jim.carse@austin.utexas.edu - Landscape Services Manager - major collaborator on this project.
UTPD Officer for our TPA Events - roberto.rodriguez3@austin.utexas.edu
Daniel Stein - daniel.stine@austin.utexas.edu - Occupational Safety Coordinator SER Building
Oscar DeLos Santos - UT Electrics 1 512 471 5030 - Project Management and Construction Services -
Augustine Carrasco - agustine.carrasco@austin.utexas.edu
Cable Legend
Earth Day AC Power
System Diagram DC Power
Data Line
120 V 20 A
Nest Control
Circuit
Power Strip Power Strip
Control Box Teensy 3.2
120 V 20 A Light Controller
Circuit WIFI AUDIO AUDIO 5V @ 10A 5V @ 10A
ROUTER Power Supply Power Supply
MAC MINI Interface
B
DC to DC
24V @ 20A Speaker 8
5V @ 10A
Audio Amplifier Amp C Monster Eyes 24V @ 20A
Power Supply Chn 1 300 LEDS
A DC to DC Power Supply
5V @ 10A
1 5v@3A DC Converter
10 Pack
13 3 39
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVXF7YX/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_tjRuEbN4EJ63V
For the tree junction boxes ordered 1917
17
2 21 5v@10A DC Converter 11 2 22
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071CWMRYD/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_-iRuEbCPZMV2E
For nest lighting power ordered
1819 F-Barrel Connectors should have about 100 of
22 10 10 100
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRT5C2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_eaRuEb48E4D36 ordered
10 Pack these, look for bulk option
3 23
M-Barrel Connectors
6 10 60 should have about 100 of
ordered
https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-LED-Individually-Addressable-Waterproof/dp/B01NCAG8KV?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
20
8
10 Pack these, look for bulk option
5 7 9 XLR https://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-XLR-Male-Jack/dp/B000TYDRMA/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=xlr+male+connectors+panel+mount&qid=1582480718&s=electronics&sr=1-17
M Panel Mount
ZONE A ZONE B 30 1 30 ordered Return
For the ESP boxes
20 Pack
XLR F Connectors for trees and nest lighting
28 1 28 ordered Return
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0734NGG8B/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0734NGG8B&pd_rd_w=x9uiO&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=5MNzf&pf_rd_r=K6DRYTMTNJD2HFZ198QC&pd_rd_r=ab433b4a-94dd-4c09-a3bf-7bd54b7bb495&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCSkU2MTBPVjg2RlImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2NTU0NTUyUFBaTTJYVU9aSUhHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwMzM0MjY5M
20 Pack connections
16
15
ZONE C
Nest Documentation
Intent:
The nest is the heart of our installation and welcomes passer-bys to take a moment to explore Waller Creek. The shell of the nest is
covered in invasive plant material which has been pulled from the creek during the weeks leading up to the installation. At night the
interior of the nest is brought to light through the animation of embedded LED lighting, calling to mind flying fireflies. Monster eyes
Nest
on the outside of the nest will glow and disappear on regular cycles to a sense of mystery to the space.
Slate:
- The physical structure of the nest is made of steel and is composed of six wedge slices that bolt together in a specific configuration.
See the Nest construction document for how the pieces fit together.
- The skin of the nest has a base of woven bamboo material with the intention of this being added to by fresher harvested materials.
- LED pixel lights are strung along the interior of the nest and connected together in series when the wedges are fitted together.
- The monster eyes are attached to the nest skin and are connected together in series.
- A single Teensy 3.2 runs all of the lighting of the nest. With two separate data runs for the monster eyes and the interior lighting.
To do:
Structure;
Re-collect plant material for exterior
Folder for Nest related information and documentation. Recycled materials integrated into design and decoration
Wiring;
Update power cables with strong connections (XLR)
Secure wire runs to nest structure (Easy set-up)
Code and Control;
01 Docs 02 Diagrams 03 Code Update Teensy 3.2 code to have monster eyes come on and off intermittently
Add radio receiver to teensy 3.2. nRF24L01
Send nest commands for turning on and off, for day and night times
Send nest commands for changing lighting states
Cable Legend
Earth Day AC Power
Nest Schematic DC Power
Data Line
Power Supply
5V @ 10A
Power Strip
Power Supply
5V @ 10A
Edison Cable DC - DC
Power Strip 24V - 5V 10A
Power Supply DC - DC
24V @ 10A 24V - 5V 10A
Landscape Wire to Trees
Nest Construction Diagram Nest
System Diagram
1C
2nd piece
connected
1C 1A 2C
1A 2C
2B 2A
Teensy
1B 3.2
2B 2A
1st section
put up 1B
Labyrinth Documentation
Intent:
The vision is to create a circular labyrinth, approximately 20 feet in diameter, that was designed to resemble a globe. The hope for
Labyrinth
this portion of the installation was to give our visitors an opportunity to walk through the maze while listening, reflecting, and enjoying
nature. The materials that we eventually settled on for construction were Arundo for the long, gradual curves that would make up the
maze boundaries and tree branch cross sections (ranging from 2 inches or less to over 12 inches in diameter) to outline the continents and
possibly border the entire labyrinth itself. As a team we had ordered and collected all of the necessary materials – string and gardening
stakes for construction, and the natural materials (the Arundo was harvested by members of our team and the cross sections were cut with
the help of UT’s landscape department). The next step was simply the installation itself. We planned to construct a grid out of string on the
ground and assemble the labyrinth using this and the formalized design. We anticipated this to be a lengthy process and were planning to
recruit as many helpers as we could by reaching out to the other subgroups within the class and possibly even other sustainability groups
across campus.
Slate:
Current status:
Design finalized, method for installation determined
Natural materials (tree cross sections, grass) have all been gathered
01 Docs 02 Diagrams Incomplete aspects:
Construction of labyrinth
Labyrinth Map
Site Final
Map Sketch
31'
45'
37'
Labyrinth Materials
Arundo Gardening staples
Twine (for grid)
Tree Cross Sections
Need 440 feet Planning to gather about 500+ cross sections ranging ½ - 12 in.
in diameter, with and average diameter of ~6-8inches
To be harvested 10 x 10 grid, each grid square is 2ft by 2ft, Probably need A LOT… 500-1000?
entire grid is 20ft by 20ft
Currently have some in stock
Trees Documentation
Intent:
With the Earth Day project our intention throughout the process has been to bring our community together to celebrate the living
world. As part of the installation team our contribution has been to bring interest and life to the space at night through the
integration of lighting. Through these material engagements we hope to create an inviting space that generates curiosity for passing
pedestrians and also displays the creek as the active living ecosystem it is. In the design phase of our course we identified two main
components that we wanted to bring special attention to through lighting, these were the trees bordering Waller Creek that are
Trees
within the 100 year floodplain and our central Nest structure. We chose to band the trees, with decomposable burlap and low
power LED lights, at the 100 year floodplain because these flooding events are very disruptive to both human and natural
environments and are largely caused by the use of non-permeable building techniques. All of the water runoff from our roads and
parking lots drain into the creek not only create flash floods but deposit harmful substances into the creek. Research done on cam
pus led by Stuart Reichler investigates harmful chemical compounds found in Waller Creek, where they originate, and categorizes
the main threats to the creeks ecological health. By creating a striking visual manifestation of the floodplain our hope is to raise
awareness of the issue and have the opportunity to share ways of mitigating these disturbances.
Slate:
Current Status:
Power Run map complete with Cable lengths measured
Measuring circumference and floodplain height for all trees
All items ordered
Burlap test coloring (make the color mix again)
First Iteration of Code
To do:
Incomplete aspects Code and communication Materials to be received
Full Prototype of Concept Need communication protocol implemented esp32 boards (for lighting control)
Putting boxes together - Wiring Using NRF24L01 for communication instead of Wifi 12 gauge wire connectors
01 Docs 02 Diagrams 03 Code Cutting LEDs to length Implementation of synchronized lighting effects
Cutting 24V length between trees Implementation of turning off and on with remote
Testing tree with lights at night commands
Finish painting burlap
Tree Information
Banding Concept
2 2. Cypress - 1379
3. Cypress - 1378
3 4. Cypress - 1382
LED TAPE
4 6 8 5. Cypress - 1383 3 Pin 3 Pin
JST JST
6. Cypress - 1387
5 7 9 7. Cypress - 1384
ZONE B
ZONE A 8. Live Oak - 2939
9. Live Oak - 1394
10. Live Oak - 1395
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14
16
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ZONE C
Slate:
Current Status
Frames Built
Incomplete
Awaiting Facing
Awaiting Dressing
Awaiting Transport
56" 56"
Ear th D a y
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ramiro Caballero, Laura Godinez, Terry Nguyen, Andrea Pantoja, Liam Santos
LOGO COLOR
“Waller Creek is Calling” is the call to action we have decided to focus
our branding around. We have ‘hashtagged’ it on all social media
posts.
This is the color pallete for any content pertaining to Waller Creek is Calling/Earth Day.
FONTS FB FRAMES
Futura Condensed Medium
Futura Condensed Extra Bold
Futura Medium Stoner
Futura Medium Italic
Futura Bold
These are the fonts for any content pertaining to Waller Creek is Calling/Earth Day.
Stoner is used in titles as fancy script, Futura Condensed Medium and Medium Italic are for body. These Earth Day Frames can be found on Facebook in frames by searching “Texas Applied Arts” in
Frames.
SNAPCHAT CALENDAR
This was the proposed social
media calendar for Earth
Month 2020 on various social
media platforms.
These files can be found in the Texas Applied Arts UT Box Social Media Folder
SIGNAGE
Content
The signs created are a part of the physical Earth Day
month long installation. They are to be printed and mount-
ed on the physical structures that the instillation team cre-
ated. They are then to be placed along various places along
Waller Creek. There is a total of 10 signs.
Soundscapes
and
Audio - Composition
Compostion Description:
- Simple Instrumentation: 2 or 3 instruments maximu; avoid business
- Backing: natural ambience (meadows, rushing water, etc.; keep diegetic to physical area
- Longform: minimim 10 minutes
Events
Audio - Composition
Playback program --> QLab
- Completed:
Created a file on the computer in the Automation Lab
Set up programming template
- To do:
Load in updated music compostion
Add “Wall Clock Trigger” to automatically change/shut down music during certain times
1 2
25 ft
Amp A 200 ft
1 2
Sound Garden
4
Hammocks
Amp B
5
3
Tabling Area
Audio
Computer
Interface 100 ft
6
Amp C 5
7 2
Nest
25 ft
60 ft 35 ft
Sound Garden
- Set up amp and computer
Amp B - Cut/labled cables Audio - Composition
5
(except long cable from north to south site)
Audio
Computer
Interface
Playback program --> QLab
To do:
6
- Label speakers - Completed:
- Installation / deplotment plan Created a file on the computer in the Automation Lab
Set up programming template
Amp C - To do:
7 2
Nest
Load in updated music compostion
Add “Wall Clock Trigger” to automatically change/shut down music during certain times
Audio - Playback
Contact HealthyHorns Five hours on south site, middle of day, students can stop by and plant a sapling and paint their pot
- Nosse Ovienmhada (nosse@austin.utexas.edu)
Plants can go with students or be left to decorate garden
Meditation
Walking Tour with UT Landscaping/Sustainability office
This event was planned but not fully developed -Santa Rita Oil (to head to Dell Med’s prairie)
- Mustangs (to walk through nest and then south on path by Texas Exes)
“College Meditation”
Offer meditatin in south site garden starting at 11AM - 12PM
- Instructor led, mats provided by same organization
- Focus on techniques on maintaining and caring for mental wellness