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Week 1 Update




This first week has been focused almost entirely on planning for the rest of the term. We have made an in-depth Gantt Chart that we will be using to give ourselves deadlines throughout the term in order to ensure things get done. There has also been much discussion on the direction and implementation of various aspects of the project. For example, there was an interesting discussion during our weekly meeting on whether or not there should be vines on the windows to help keep sunlight out of the house during the summers to keep the house cool. We’ve also figured out our best times to meet. Every Tuesday at 5 pm we will get together to work on the project, and we will meet on Sunday if we deem it necessary.

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