We are mindful of our budget at every moment. Harry is ripping down the 4x8 sheets for the window trim.

We have the studio all wired. Plumbing is complete with 3 work sinks. Bathroom sink and toilet plumbing are completely done.

We are so lucky we have a friend with a big trailer! It took the full trailer plus a load in the back of the pickup. Drive time was two hours to Home Depot for pickup and return of materials. R-19 in the walls and ceiling. This will help keep the building and art supplies warm in the winter. Our planned heat source is going to be either solar powered electric base board or solar hot water baseboard.

The metal roof installation was fast! Wonderful series of progress shots. Thank you to Toby and Harry for the installation hard work. There were no slips as the roof is at a low pitch. Solar gain will be perfect with the excellent Southern exposure and roof angle.

Exterior button up and interior electrical work by Harry Anderson. Window installation was a breeze for Harry. Many thanks to Doug French, soybean farmer in Kansas for donating 5 of the stationary horizontal windows. We re-purposed several sets of french-doors to create the large stationary windows. These will be great for heat gain during the winter months when the directional level of the sunlight is low. T'Alyne will be utilizing these upper windows to play with the natural light during studio production. The corner windows are all double  high efficiency and perfectly situated to utilize good air-flow throughout the working space. Solar panels will be situated on the metal roof top.

It is so exciting to watch the sunrise and set in this studio location! More amazing views and hikes upcoming. In the meantime, the walls went up quickly. Harry and a  troop of men met to hoist heavy 2"x10ft stud-walls.

Perspective on progress. Click here to check out this YouTube video of the excavation of the site.

Click here to view the YouTube Video of one of the largest walls being hoisted. Its a fun one  to watch. Enjoy.

Trusses were delivered on an extra long flat bed. We are compiling video clips for the movie! Stay tuned. Enjoy this construction update.

Phase 1 Excavation day.
Clear the ground dropping trees and leveling the ground for a 1,200 square foot cement pad that will make way for the solar powered artist Studio. Click YouTube link below to see more video clips during excavation process. More updates in the coming months.

https://youtu.be/moLELkwcHlI

​https://youtu.be/jAXm-FC8-2A

https://youtu.be/WxEeDFR0O9w
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