# data[].attributes.body
Shade aspect is good but it starts looking like a bus stop. Maybe use piles with shade sails Instead of a solar panel - you don’t want heavy things over people’s heads

Shade sails can cantilever

Don’t use wooden benches because they splinter in the Phoenix weather - see bench plans for possible retrofit

I love your idea of the QR codes - a major problem maintaining the Little Libraries is people leaving the doors open and books getting wet and dusty

I like the idea of the solar panel for lights, fans, and charging devices while people sit and read

Next step: build a scaled model to see if your ideas work in real life the way you think they will on paper

# data[].attributes.body
Do a paint job and try to unrust them?

# data[].attributes.body
Add cameras with face id to track them…

# data[].attributes.body
we could add little lamps for people who read at darker times. The lamps can be solar powered

# data[].attributes.body
Ask what type of books they want and for what age group

# data[].attributes.body
We should install chips in to the spine of the book in case it gets stolen

# data[].attributes.headline
Give the authors without a voice a voice 

# data[].attributes.subject
Give the authors without a voice a voice 

# data[].attributes.body
We should add a QR code that lets other authors write stories from their notes in their notes app. Or in their notebooks whatever they can afford. And they should be able to open up the QR code. And from there they can submit it to us we can publish it put it in the little library‘s and make it nice.

# data[].attributes.body
make a little library with art instead that people can take home and artists can leave their work behind

# data[].attributes.body
You can paint the sides with chalk paint so kids can draw little doodles or readers can write where they left off on the book.

# data[].attributes.body
Combine the mutt mitts with a water station for dogs

# data[].attributes.body
Have a biscuit box for dogs

# data[].attributes.body
attach a small bulletin board or something with sticky notes

# data[].attributes.body
Where can we install the little libraries? Where are we permitted installation? What are the limitation for installation?

# data[].attributes.body
We could ask the builders what they like. Like if they think it’s going to be worth it in the long run. Or what they think could be easier for them to make to not put too much pressure on them. They’re the ones building it anyway. We should also ask the people as well what they think is good.

# data[].attributes.body
we have a lot of freedom to design

# data[].attributes.body
Little libraries are post mounted. They are built on rocks or off sidewalks or a sturdy ground area and are generally built next to something that draws attention.

# data[].attributes.body
I feel like there's so much more freedom with these projects because they sidestep a lot of red tape.

# data[].attributes.body
There needs to be a part in the mutt mitt that can dispense bags to people safely while keeping it sanitary.

# data[].attributes.body
mutt mitts or little libraries can get hot in the summer

# data[].attributes.body
It sounds like the little libraries are going to be a lot more difficult or challenging. Also the Mutt Mits sound like they’re gonna be very compact and small. We should decide which could be more rewarding to the community so we can work on one and get it out there and we can throw out our other one and make it 10x better than the previous one.

# data[].attributes.body
I don’t know we’re someone would get this but it’s what we need

# data[].attributes.body
I think we need wood

# data[].attributes.body
Paint, we must make it look good and approachable

# data[].attributes.body
how do we found out what people want?

# data[].attributes.headline
 There’s a lot of kids in the neighborhood so make it childproof

# data[].attributes.subject
 There’s a lot of kids in the neighborhood so make it childproof

# data[].attributes.headline
There’s a lot a big dog in a neighborhood so we should put a higher up

# data[].attributes.subject
There’s a lot a big dog in a neighborhood so we should put a higher up

# data[].attributes.body
Parks and Recreation stated the little libraries were placed near places that stood out to the community. So ask/survey the community of what places stand out the most?

# data[].attributes.body
We might have to ask the community around the libraries to see what materials they are allergic to so we don’t cause any harm to anyone near -Mariah Kindsfather

# data[].attributes.body
We could have a little booth in the next fundraiser and have people pay around .50$-1:00$

# data[].attributes.headline
Four things to consider with the design.

# data[].attributes.subject
Four things to consider with the design.

# data[].attributes.body
1) Must be safe to use!
2) Must be waterproof, fireproof, and resistant to the weather.
3) Must be designed to accommodate to all people( this includes people with disabilities).
4) Must use sustainable materials and we should consider using design materials that won't harm our environment like oil-based plastics or cement.
(Kaede)

# data[].attributes.body
How might we make a manual solar panel adjuster?

How heavy and expensive are the panels?

Can we use flexible panels?

Do panels come in non-rectangular shapes?

# data[].attributes.body
Solar panels

# data[].attributes.body
We should meet with experts who specialize in construction so they can give us their feedback on what materials would be best for the environment and what materials will last.
(Kaede)

# data[].attributes.body
We can ask the parents and the kids of Sevilla east and what they want from a little library like for example, what will be safe for them?

# data[].attributes.body
We can make it more bigger for books

# data[].attributes.headline
Using a tent to learn about greeenhouse gases

# data[].attributes.subject
Using a tent to learn about greeenhouse gases

# data[].attributes.body
Maybe we should consider meeting with an archivist so we can ask them what is the best way to store information effectively and easily accessible to the public? Should we mainly include books, or maybe include QR codes as an easy accessible way?
(Kaede(

# data[].attributes.headline
Taking temperature inside boxes of various colors

# data[].attributes.subject
Taking temperature inside boxes of various colors

# data[].attributes.body
We can do a bake sale! My mom and I know how to bake

# data[].attributes.headline
Cheap, Eco-friendly, Easy-to-find, Long lasting building materials.

# data[].attributes.subject
Cheap, Eco-friendly, Easy-to-find, Long lasting building materials.

# data[].attributes.body
(Kaede)

# data[].attributes.body
Solar panels

# data[].attributes.body
I feel like we should get someone who is talented in the arts and the satisfaction of some buildings or just builds in general I don’t feel like we are going to have enough knowledge about what we need to do and if the people will like it (even with the surveys) we’re going to need at least 2 more people to ask and get they’re opinions

# data[].attributes.headline
Library features for people with disabilities.

# data[].attributes.subject
Library features for people with disabilities.

# data[].attributes.body
(Kaede)

# data[].attributes.body
How solar energy words

# data[].attributes.headline
Our team's design agreement (won't change for now)

# data[].attributes.subject
Our team's design agreement (won't change for now)

# data[].attributes.body
Little Libraries with a built-in bench shaded and powered by a solar panel; books and stories could be shared using QR codes as well as paper copies

# data[].attributes.headline
Can we find a metalsmith to help us find out temperatures for destroying materials?

# data[].attributes.subject
Can we find a metalsmith to help us find out temperatures for destroying materials?

# data[].attributes.body
Example - what conditions "bake books"?

# data[].attributes.body
A construction worker and maybe we can know and learn how to make a little library

# data[].attributes.headline
Foundations that counteract earth forces

# data[].attributes.subject
Foundations that counteract earth forces

# data[].attributes.body
wind = lateral force
earthquakes = seismic force
gravity = downward force

# data[].attributes.body
Might make our design more noticeable and beautiful

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building | Green design & innovation for a better world

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
In a world where solar farms are shaped like giant pandas, there's certainly room for some solar butterflies. Determined to beautify our cities by converting solar panels into creative works of public art, the Seattle-based Land Art Generator Initiative just unveiled the world's first solar mural installation, called La Monarca, by San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz with creative direction from artist Penelope Boyer.

La Mariposa solar mural - recently unveiled at the San Antonio Arts Festival, Luminaria - was created through advanced PV Film technology that lets light easily pass through the printed film that adheres to the panels. The beautiful mural is just the first step in the Land Art Generator's plan to combine sustainable energy infrastructures with public art. Working with local artists, architects, landscape architects, engineers and scientists, the organization hopes to provide more collaborative platforms that enable cities to put a new artsy spin on their clean energy generation.
Related: World's cutest solar farm in China is shaped like a panda
According to the artist, La Monarca was inspired by San Antonio's status as the National Wildlife Federation's first Monarch Butterfly Champion City. A fitting symbol to be put on a clean energy installation, the monarch butterfly represents the threat that wildlife faces due to global warming and climate change.

After the festival, the solar art mural will be moved to its permanent home inside a pollinator garden on the EPICenter campus in San Antonio where it will be used to generate solar energy directly into the building.
+ Land Art Generator Initiative Images by Land Art Generator Initiative

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
World's first solar panel mural unveiled in San Antonio

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
In a world where solar farms are shaped like giant pandas, there's certainly room for some solar butterflies. Determined to beautify our cities by converting solar panels into creative works of public art, the Seattle-based Land Art Generator Initiative just unveiled the world's first solar mural installation, called La Monarca, by San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz with creative direction from artist Penelope Boyer.

# data[].attributes.body
Which ones fade quickest and most? Why?

Color wavelengths vs photon wavelengths?

Attractive forces vs making things "invisible"

# data[].attributes.body
water intrusion

capillary action

backflow preventers

# data[].attributes.body
"the sun is very predictable"

# data[].attributes.body
How do they work?

Can we create a billboard that's solar powered?

# data[].attributes.body
Who can help us understand how concrete foundations work?

(3 little pigs with Dixie cups)

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.realtydigitalmarketing.com/tempered-glass-windows/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
What are Tempered Glass Windows? 7 Benefits Why You need Them

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Wondering what is tempered glass? We finally sit down and give you the full scoop. There are even many benefits you didn’t about.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/design-charrettes/#:~:text=Definition%3A%20A%20design%20charrette%20is%20a%20short%2C%20collaborative,and%20share%20a%20broad%20diversity%20of%20design%20ideas.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
What Are Design Charrettes?

Definition: A design charrette is a short, collaborative meeting during which members of a team quickly collaborate and sketch designs to explore and share a broad diversity of design ideas.

The idea for design charrettes (from the French word charrette meaning "chariot" or "cart") is believed to have derived from stories of architectural students in Paris in the 1800s. As the story goes, students' exams were collected in a charrette, and some of these students continued to madly sketch together as their designs were being gathered for evaluation.

Benefits and Goals

There are several benefits to sketching, whether in a team or alone, and whether under a time limit or not. In the case of charrettes, some of the greatest benefits include:

being inspired by design ideas from various people;

kick-starting a designer who is temporarily paralyzed by the blank white screen;

hearing the priorities from people in different functional groups (and possibly building consensus);

making each person feel listened to and considered equally;

streamlining to avoid "futzing" with detailed drawings or using wireframing tools;

doing all of these things incredibly quickly and inexpensively.

​How to Conduct a Design Charrette

Design charrettes are fast and easy. Here are the main steps:

1. Gather people in a room. This can be done with as many as 20 people and as few as 2. Anyone can (and should) participate, not just UX designers. But of course, the more people in the room, the longer the meeting will be. And if it is not a required meeting, then the longer the meeting is, the less likely people will be to come and stay for it (or for the next charrette that is scheduled).

2. Give everyone a few sheets of plain paper and a pen. We can all agree that Sharpies make everyone more creative, but any felt-tip pen will do.

3. Write a goal or a design challenge on the whiteboard. For example, "design a homepage that drives customers to buy more gummy bears." or "design an intranet page that encourages employees to share knowledge about the project they are working on."

4. Communicate the charrette process, which is:

Each person sketches his or her own ideas for 5 minutes. Each has just 5 minutes; then all pens down. This is supposed to be fast. People may sketch one or several ideas, until they run out of paper, ink, or inspiration.

Each person works alone. No talking once sketching begins.

When the 5 minutes are up, each person gets 2 minutes (and no more than 2 minutes) to show his or her ideas and explain the reasoning behind them.

The group may then ask questions of each sketcher, spending one more minute on each person.

5. The person running the meeting has to keep time and be diligent about it. Otherwise these meetings can go forever, and in the future people won't want to come.

6. At the end of the charrette, the UX designer collects the papers and uses the ideas generated to help derive a design.

Ideas Unfolding

By the end of a charrette, the designer will have new ideas and a better understanding of why various people have different priorities. For example:

The marketing person's homepage design has very little content. It mostly encompasses a few lines of text about a particular promotion. Her reasoning is that the sales of the promoted item should account for most revenue during the current season, and she wants to make sure it is visible and legible on even the smallest viewport.

In an intranet design, the HR representative sketches a section page with 90% of the above-fold space dedicated to the benefits of the open-enrollment period. When explaining her design, she says that this year there will be no print mailings to employees, and that people already get so many emails that they don't see them. She is concerned that some people will miss their open-enrollment window, and that people who are in the field on their phones may completely miss it.

A developer has seen a new way of presenting and coding a list of items on a page. So, when sketching the product descriptions, he attempts to use the new, exciting user-interface pattern.

​In some cases, designers may actually take the drawing as sketched by their colleague and use it as their design. But what's more likely is that the designers will get inspired by the ideas suggested during the charrette, and garner a better understanding of their colleagues' perspectives and goals.

When to Conduct a Design Charrette

You can successfully conduct and use information gleaned in design charrettes at any time during a project cycle. Of course, set realistic goals for the session based on what can be done now. For example, don't set a grand goal when your website is almost complete. Conversely, set sights high when a project is at the early research phases. And save ideas that you need to defer so you can remember them and possibly use them in future versions of the design.

Conclusion

Use design charrettes to explore and sketch ideas for designs, include more people in the design process and learn what drives your colleagues and domain specialists in particular areas of the UX, and drive away the designer's block you may suffer when staring at that blank page.

(A broader spectrum of design-idea-generation methods are covered in our full-day course on Effective Ideation Techniques.)
Many thanks to attendees of my Wireframing and Prototyping course in London in November 2013 for allowing us to share their images.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Design Charrettes & Team Sketching: ½ Inspiration, ½ Buy-In

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Definition: A design charrette is a short, collaborative meeting during which members of a team quickly collaborate and sketch designs to explore and share a broad diversity of design ideas. The idea for design charrettes (from the French word charrette meaning "chariot" or "cart") is believed to have derived from stories of architectural students in Paris in the 1800s.

# data[].attributes.body
https://cbsmn.com/what-does-a-structural-engineer-do/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
What Does A Structural Engineer Do? Everything You Need To Know

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Discover The Complete Building Solutions’ Guide On The Structural Engineer! Learn All You Need To Know From The CBS Experts In Commercial & Home Remodels!

# data[].attributes.body
This is an engineering research Center that might be able to help us think about how to create a stable structure:
https://cbbg.engineering.asu.edu/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Nature has developed elegant, efficient and sustainable biologically-based solutions to many challenges that vex geotechnical infrastructure systems. Examples include ant excavation processes that are 1000 times more energy efficient than man-made tunneling machines, carbonate cemented sand that is…

# data[].attributes.body
She added that maybe mill avenue in tempie

# data[].attributes.body
We can always add a place to that maybe we don’t try hard enough then we can prove we’re trying to improve all of are parks so they don’t think we’re doing it for people who are privileged and so we know we’re doing it for are community

# data[].attributes.body
Maybe metal is a bad idea since it can get hot and burn people easily

# data[].attributes.body
This is the rundown of what was said during the meeting: qr code is a good idea. solar panel for power is a good idea. charging station is also a good idea. shade was a good idea but looks like bus stop. Could make it a part of a bus stop. All design are worthy of the next step. a little fan is also a good idea for heat control. materials are usually reinforced material used on patio chair, cable system. HDPE is very durable, is safer, and doesn't get hot. mobile is a good way for someone to steal it if put in a pubic setting. Near a playground would bring the most attention.

# data[].attributes.headline
Incorporate the LL into a bus stop because it will catch attention and possibly attraction.

# data[].attributes.subject
Incorporate the LL into a bus stop because it will catch attention and possibly attraction.

# data[].attributes.headline
Note from Mr. Aaron Jenson (Parks & Rec) 

# data[].attributes.subject
Note from Mr. Aaron Jenson (Parks & Rec) 

# data[].attributes.body
Dear CEE Members,

I am so sorry I missed the last meeting.  Jan shared some of the students ideas.  I like how they are stepping outside the box of the traditional libraries.  Going electronic and actually creating a space for someone to stop and relax as they read, I like it.  One idea I had while looking at them is, instead of building a shelter around the library, maybe they look at a way to connect the library to an existing bus shelter.  I’ve asked a friend of mine in Streets if she could provide me details on our standard bus shelter.  I’ll send them over if I can find them.  Just an idea.  In the meantime, I’ve attached a submittal for site furniture that I used on one of my park projects.  There’s info on the bench we used in it.  Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks,

Aaron D. Jensen, RLA

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mQ9K5-Ja52SwM9UDMtZGLGkeFvS0WIpo?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.body
Hello CEE,

Attached are the plans for our new bus shelter design.  Might be a bit technical, but could be fun to look at.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Aaron D. Jensen, RLA

# data[].attributes.headline
Andin's Sketch of a LL @bus stop (after PR mtg 2)

# data[].attributes.subject
Andin's Sketch of a LL @bus stop (after PR mtg 2)

# data[].attributes.body
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NjRDMW2SF6tZ05V7gPK5Zo11QdUQrUPvupbjEBC3FBg/edit?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.body
https://solar-bench.com/

https://www.engoplanet.com/smartbench-smart-solar-benches

https://newatlas.com/solar-powered-benches-boston-parks/32782/

https://solarchargingstation.com/solar-bench/

https://www.engoplanet.com/single-post/solar-powered-benches-for-smart-city

http://www.energomobil.eu/en/products/solar-bench/

https://wtop.com/dc/2016/10/solar-powered-dc-benches-provide-free-wi-fi-can-charge-phone/

https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/8uqyc0/this_bench_in_copenhagen_that_has_solar_panels_to/

# data[].attributes.body
We might adapt an existing design: https://littlefreelibrary.org/build/

# data[].attributes.body
The bench Park currently use in many of their parks: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjZyvo0us8KukBWknnCd0132kjv1I30i/view?usp=sharing

A photo of one of their latest bus stops: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmvVDd5nmWAzO2O02mk3G-gK2m1z7pCk/view?usp=sharing

The specs for their latest bus stop design, which is similar to your current design (note it includes a solar panel on top!): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1caOTMiQVgE4eksFiT3MhJSgsSRHiY0_y/view?usp=sharing

At our meeting with Parks & Rec, Ms. Sherwood had mentioned that shade sails might be better than having a solar panel overhead. Here are some designs (larger than what you would be using for a little library space: https://davebang.com/portfolio-item/fabric-shades/

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxxtwFlw5XjCGw4NrmCzDAGE59Swwf9Y/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Sevilla West CEE Little Libraries Survey - Google Forms.pdf

# data[].attributes.body
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NjRDMW2SF6tZ05V7gPK5Zo11QdUQrUPvupbjEBC3FBg/edit?usp=sharing