What happened to the Outpost Project?

Construction stopped in early 2021. Here's why and what's next for the Outpost project.
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00:00 Construction halted
00:55 Restarting
02:01 Roof coverings (flat + pitched)
03:30 Window Drawings
07:08 Schedules + Specifications
08:43 Living room 360-degree view
10:08 Shop drawings + delivery process
12:00 My mistake
13:28 Why we make mock-ups
15:14 What's next?
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[@30by40]

More details about the transition here: thirtybyforty.com/blog/outpost-project-update-november-2021

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

Thank you so much for your work.

[@acesere]

Nice one! Used to watch your videos with my dad, he was an architect and passed away in 2020.. It's a bittersweet feeling seeing your videos but makes me feel still connected to him. Keep up the great work ☺

[@30by40]

So sorry to hear this...wishing you all the best...Eric

[@seihyunpyo5383]

What was his name? As a father, he lives on in your memories and as an architect he lives on through his buildings

[@timw0408]

I like that you point out your mistake in this video. I've been an architect for more than 20 years and that is one thing I've learned - everyone makes mistakes and it's best to own up to them and work out solutions. Also, I really enjoy your videos.

[@The_Mature_Man]

I agree with you. It is good he shared his mistake which happens on projects from time to time.

[@AP-rt5rl]

Just got my first Architecture job thanks to you Eric. I appreciate your videos. 👍🏼

[@30by40]

Congrats, that's amazing! Appreciate the kind words + support...

[@tombrugge2143]

I watched all the videos of the “Outpost Project” in just one single evening. It was stunning to see the progress in each video. From brainstorming and having conversations with the client, to actually realizing it. I can’t wait to see more updates on the project in the near future. Love always, Tom.

[@30by40]

Hoping to post more once work resumes!

[@tombrugge2143]

@@30by40 I can't wait!! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@arjenvanrenssen6826]

Loved the insight into how work gets done in actuality! I feel many times in architecture, we as architects get so stuck on a project in theory, that the practicality of a design such as how to get a tub into a space get entirely overlooked. Great video Eric! Cheers!

[@30by40]

So true...thanks, my friend...

[@crtzmo]

I'm brand new to the channel -- but already hooked. Detailed work, engaging design, transparent processes, it's all here. Thank you!

[@simon_harrington]

It's refreshing to hear about both the challenges and collaborative energy on site. Great to see it progressing along! Cheers, Simon

[@samuelkebede2923]

what you have been sharing on your channel have been an interesting and inspiring work. even thou i am civil engineer i have been fascinated by architecture for a while now and your channel is the go to channel for me, have learned a lot about the profession, and the expected work quality. every time i watch your videos your work ethics inspires and motivate me. to "go and make things", thank you for the effort that you have put in each and every video to help others reach the professional level we strive for!

[@petrmn]

I’m an architect student in Russia. Watching your videos forced me to dive deeper into the researching of the wood framing (It isn’t often thing to see here). Writing this comment I wanted to appreciate you for your work, you are basically the worldwide legend in terms of telling the story of the construction process! Greetings from Russia!🙌🏻

[@nestoreleuteriopaivabendo5415]

What materials are usually used there?

[@petrmn]

@@nestoreleuteriopaivabendo5415 You often see bricks and concrete. I think its been caused by price of material and overall building speed. We have wood structures, but they in most cases are made of logs and wood beams instead of framing.

[@joeconnell1396]

Well done, Eric. I appreciate the candor and respectful relationship you've built and maintained with the client and the (new) builder. Cheers.

[@Paul-ch4sr]

I really love your plans, it's very detailed and properly draft! Please more of this.

[@dhaval32mistry]

Feels good to see detailed and accurate Autocad Drawings

[@30by40]

\m/

[@2712nokia]

It's awesome to see this coming together! Great draft and realization :)

[@FUTUREDESIGN3000]

Eric, this is one of the best 30X40 videos that you have posted so far, in my mind! It is not only a great project catch-up vid but you have included the amazing drawings that you have produced for the build and have been very straight with the pitfalls of typical problems found during a build and so many other thngs to consider, not to mention the challenges of getting materials and heavy products to an island site. Amazing documentation for this one! The air, water and fantastic views in Maine must give you the energy and inspiration to keep going as I am sure that you don't have much time to sleep!!! Bravo my friend, just keep up all the great work that you are doing "accross the d-board"!!! Cheers, Michael Barber - Principal Designer/Barber Design Consultants/Vancouver. Canada

[@30by40]

Very generous of you to say, Michael...my sincere thanks! -Eric

[@AtelierArts]

This is so inspiring to a young Architecture like me! I love art and architecture and interior architecture so your channel has really helped me grow A LOT! Thanks for the help and inspiration 🙏🧡✏

[@30by40]

I'm so glad to help...cheers...

[@wayneparker1235]

The house is looking great Eric! Love that you’re rolling with that punches which is the reality of our profession. All the best!

[@lungabibi775]

Thank you Eric as always for so much content amd thank you to your clients for giving a chance for students like myself to have a broader insight into comstruction methodology. Please keep making videos and take care.

[@patrickmountjoy9659]

Eric, As an RWU SAAHP student myself I find an extra level of inspiration to your videos. Thank you for sharing this process and inspiring students with both your style and attitude towards projects. I already can’t wait for the next Outpost video!

[@30by40]

Appreciate the kind words, Patrick...I'll get to work on the next one...!

[@PixelRock]

Missed your Outpost videos! You have a great and clean drawing style and watching your videos I kinda tweaked the one our studio uses. Thank you and greetings from Poland and Belarus!

[@ramiroalvarez9968]

Awesome location! Your an inspiration brotha! I love the windows taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings, but you also managed to create nooks in the halls and what appears to be the loft space for a private feel.

[@30by40]

Cheers... appreciate the support!

[@EngineerLUK]

nice seeing all these progress at the site. Thanks Eric for sharing.

[@christophermoody1448]

Very cool! Can't wait for the finished product. As usual, great video.

[@collinrussell9765]

You inspired me to start school and follow my passion to be an Architect. I started school in the summer, and your advice/content has elevated all of my school work thus far. Thank you for all that you do!

[@30by40]

\m/

[@ChrisStow]

Brilliant again Eric. Such a great insight into the process and the reality of building beautiful buildings. The project (and details) look amazing. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@30by40]

Thanks, Chris...!

[@benjaminlow1663]

I am an architect of more than 20 years. Brilliantly documented transitions as both challenges and collaborations are essence of making an architecture. I really enjoy this Video. Crafty editing, brilliantly choreographed & its process.

[@cpriskorn]

Thanks for the update, Eric. Was wondering what was happening. PERSEVERE!!

[@30by40]

Cheers... \m/

[@donaldsmith2242]

Really enjoying this series. We vacation up there every summer, and I'm still trying to convince my wife we need to retire in that area.

[@30by40]

Thanks, Donald. Summering here is quite nice...it's the 'wintering' part that takes convincing!

[@ianmunene5623]

Always looking forward to more Inspiring Videos.. Stunning work!!..👏

[@urbancolab]

Great video Eric. Presenting the hurdles we face on every job is eye-opening for students all the way to clients. -kurt.

[@philipmartin4341]

warts and all great mate... when I'm not inspired watching your practise helps me to find new inspiration to do better in my own... wish we were close friends ... well through your videos and sharing actually makes me feel connected... thanks so much sir

[@sribhushanapriyaaithal2601]

Very informative video Eric!!! As a student about to graduate in a year or two, this is video gave me insights on what aspects to look out for as an architect in practice, along with troubleshooting and risk management....

[@KhayalJalilov]

Another excellent video from our sensei, thanks for sharing Eric !

[@30by40]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support...

[@HippieP629]

Love the nuts and bolts of it, not the hgtv "Poof, it's done" stuff. Well shot, edited and overall well done, Eric. Thanks

[@sergetkachenko15]

Love your videos, keep up the good work. Inspires the young architects

[@dakotalewisdesign]

Came here for a break from studying for the ARE - PDD...ended up still learning from the dive into detailing and specs! Thanks man!!

[@svetlanazhigalina]

Loved it! Please keep posting

[@joachimboussoumah9994]

What an epic build !

[@darwinjames2000]

Always, Enoy your videos! Learned a lot from your videos... can't wait for more. The house it turning out nice

[@ravikumaran6657]

Ur presentation is great, n just waiting for ur finished product.

[@davidlandry8621]

Wow.. so true ! There is always something in a project that goes sideways. Not that is a bad thing but a project that goes 100% well doesn't exist. This is why it's so challenging because you are always adapting. It makes you think is ways that you've wouldn't think at first. It makes you stronger for the next project to come. The wheel keeps turning ! Great job ! Cheers !

[@henryposadas3309]

Thank you for uploading. I was wondering what happened to this project and Im now happy to know it's moving forward. Also, I cant wait for the next part of your own kitchen renovation. Can I also compliment you in your filmmaking skills. You make great videos. Well scripted with clear audio, great editing and Cinematography.

[@30by40]

Thanks, Henry...really appreciate the kind words + support! Kitchen video coming soon...waiting for one more tiny thing...

[@DesignedForTomorrow]

In M.arch right now in no small part thanks to you. You are an inspiration!

[@30by40]

Very humbling to hear, thanks! Wishing you all the best...

[@yannvandenheede2331]

Amazing video! Love to see the progress of the project. I was just wondering what font you use in your Autocad drawings because I’m studying to become an Architectural drafter and I love your drawings!

[@mandingowarlord]

The OUt-Post is looking great!. Me being an Eectrical desingner here in NYC. We are constantly building mock ups for itricate details that can't be possibly be drawn out or convey the true intention of the design team. So I completely understand the challenges In this updated video.

[@30by40]

A sincere thanks, Felix...! Couldn't agree more, at least one electrical mock-up coming in the next OP vid...

[@annatoth9478]

Wow, I grew up up there. Specifically in Birch Harbor Maine, right near the exit from the mainland section of the national Park. The land and ocean are such fantastic backdrop for a house build. Beautiful! We are about to build a home here in MA. Trepidation is the word. Have two weeks to decide the heating system, and window package. Which line of Marvin windows are these? Essential? Modern?

[@charlesjenkins8078]

Great video.I like your comments.I worked in construction for 50 years.there was something going wrong more than someone would think

[@annakurse2650]

Your videos make me question if i really wanna do practice or if i wanna explore more consulting and theoretical part of architecture. And i wanna THANK YOU for it, because it answers much more questions than it shows in the episode for all students looking for their call like me...

[@30by40]

Cheers, Anna...the reality of practice is that it's difficult to build things, glad that comes through in the vids! Wishing you all the best...

[@TheDullRainbow]

There should be a required course in architecture school showing the type of information that you show on your channel. I wasn't exposed to window details, construction constraints, schedules, etc. Hell, I wasn't even exposed to drawing sets till I got out of school and started working. It's honestly amazing what you do at such high quality here on KZbin. We are a lucky generation!

[@30by40]

Well said Tristin, thanks!

[@lungabibi775]

Thank you so much for tue content Eric I literally watch your videos over and over again keep doing what you doing 👍👍👍😁😁😁🙃 keep well

[@bhaveshkapoor6906]

ERIC. Man you inspired me to come out of my specialization field and dig my foot down in interior designing Thanks

[@30by40]

amazing...good luck to you, my friend!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Eric, this was awesome. I have never worked with an architect that was this transparent, let alone admitted to making a mistake! LOL You're a treat to watch work. This is why I wanted to be an architect. Great thought and detail. Thank you.

[@cindyeichhorn3504]

I feel your pain with this one! Looks fantastic though, and the contractor comes off as such a gem. I bright spot at the end of what I'm sure has been a long road. Can't wait to see more, great job!

[@30by40]

Thanks, Cindy, appreciate that! So thankful to have an aligned partner to collaborate with...

[@0katmandude0]

great to see the project going ahead. was worried that something bad happened. can't wait to see the rest!!

[@30by40]

cheers, my friend...me too!

[@Louise68120]

incredible work!

[@timothy-holt]

Good stuff Eric. Cheers, Tim

[@30by40]

Cheers, Tim... \m/

[@kingkunda]

Got your AutoCAD template a few months ago. Loving it!

[@30by40]

Glad you like it...cheers...

[@luks303]

Amazing! This is the type of project that made me want to be an architect

[@30by40]

So fantastic to hear...good luck on your path!

[@lewdolas9735]

waw this contractor knows his stuff, nearly heard my architecture professor hahaha. It's great to have these videos in this covid period to see how you really do your job !! thank you

[@30by40]

Glad you like them!

[@Rosakru]

When I was a young carpenter going through the apprenticeship program, I framed dozens and dozens of homes mostly considered tract homes from established builders. When we would frame custom homes by architects I was suprised by the distain often shown for the seemly 'stupid' mistakes the architects would make (as I was told by senior carpenters and employers). Like the tub issue you've shared here. It wasn't until I became a designer myself that I realized the huge amount of detail required in creating from nothing, and that the reason all those tract houses went smoothly was because thousands of them were made from the same drawings ensuring any mistakes were long worked out and absent. I still learn from watching your videos, and am grateful for all the effort you put towards sharing your experience and knowledge with all of us. Thank you for that.

[@reviewsicle8295]

Great video as always…Do you plan to get more stock of the kixstand in?

[@AUTOGARAGERIM-CARS]

Great Work and clean drawing

[@30by40]

Appreciate you noticing, thanks!

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

I always learn so much from your videos. Love to learn from real life challenges and specially from the advice from wise master minds like the Carpinter’s problem solving thinking.

[@brunobordini7696]

Nice project! You are awsome!

[@dmtgallardo]

I bought both Architect+Entrepreneur books for Kindle couple of weeks ago and they’ve been a great and inspiring read. Thank you Eric for your work! Could i ask, what’s your advice for a freshly graduated architect like me? Cheers. 🤘

[@30by40]

Go make things! If you haven't watched it yet, the last few mins of this one will apply to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSVhWmZp9qle6c

[@samsonmak8432]

So refreshing to see that you and the builder were able to openly talk about the window mistake. Usually when things like that happened, it always ends in endless hours of angry meetings and claims. Construction arbitration is so important because with project scale, mistakes are bound to happen.

[@InsuYouTube]

Architecture Student here. This is amazing. I enjoyed every moment.

[@lucastomsich2891]

Can you share more about the particular quality issues you encountered? I'll understand if you can't (for legal or professional reasons), but it would be really helpful to understand what problems came up that were not easily corrected. I think you hinted at one in the video, when you mentioned the deck footings needed to be re-poured -- why? Not enough rebar, not the right concrete mix?

[@leeanthonysabala4383]

And that's just the windows. The transition from drawings to actual is always exciting and rewarding. A lot of sleepless nights for sure. Awesome vid as always.

[@30by40]

So true!

[@artischool8606]

Great Job .....thanks a lot for that.

[@TheUGCGamer]

Incredible cinematography.

[@30by40]

thanks for noticing!

[@leonardoanr]

Incredible work! I was wondering if you will offer Black Friday Deals on your templates?

[@zacharymeade7864]

Hey Eric! Love the video as always. Is your exterior window corner trim detail a fibercement capped corner or metal capping to match window frame?

[@30by40]

Cheers...corners are stained wood trim with rabbeted miters

[@steezify]

Do you have any plans to make an update on this project? Interested to see the finished product.

[@30by40]

The labor shortage has been crippling for island work locally. We're just trimming out the interior now, more on the latest here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4S8cmhrpcuDedU

[@PaulP]

Overall this is a great informative video of the process and issues that do come up during construction. I disagree with you at 13:00 where you take responsibility for the incorrect window being installed in the bathroom (it was supposed to be a roto-operated window as it was changed in the shop drawing phase). Shop Drawings Rule! It is not the Architect's responsibility to keep changing the construction drawings for every little change made during construction. The Contractor was well aware of the roto-operated window change made in the shop drawings and it was his responsibility to follow the shop drawings...they are more detailed and site condition specific. I'll give you that since the Architect and Builder must act as a team, maybe you could have pointed it out so it didn't get missed, but it should not have been missed as the builder was involved in the shop drawing process and placed the final window order. In the Construction Documents, this could have been avoided altogether by giving each window a separate unique number (in addition to its window type). This way each window that arrives on-site has a specific location where it is to be installed. By only providing window types, the contractor was just focused on installing that type of window (any window in the pile of that type) at that location and not focused on that specific window and its unique design needs.

[@el3xg373]

Hey, not sure if you have covered this before, but with which software / how do you organize your drawings to be hyper-linked into each other (buttons in the floorplans / sections leading to the detailed construction drawings)? Thanks :)

[@30by40]

In the video I was using Fieldwire...it's quite good...not perfect, but good.

[@nicolasfl1864]

Thanks for sharing this video. Few architects are putting out such quality, you are first at capturing this “market share”. What software do you use to produce your drawings? Thanks!

[@30by40]

Appreciate that! More info on my drawings here: thirtybyforty.com/blog/revising-updating-the-drawing-set

[@johnfleming9923]

Hi, Eric - I'm really appreciating your Outpost Project content. Can you comment on the standing seam detail on the ridge (uphill) side? It looks great, having the standing seam exposed, rather than covered by a ridge flashing. As an architect, I have received resistance from contractors on this very same detail. How are you covering the exposed ends of your standing seams? Adhesive? Folded tabs? Thank you!

[@30by40]

Cheers, John...glad you're enjoying it! The ridge seams are left long and the tabs are lock-folded over the adjacent panel. These are unvented, fully waterproof roofs below (with h/t waterproof underlayment). The copper development association has an excellent handbook with thousands of details you might reference. Good luck!

[@rogerward8047]

This is amazing. The owner is fortunate to have you and an intelligent builder. When is this going to be finished? Will we have a completed tour?

[@30by40]

Appreciate the kind words, Roger! I plan to post progress updates as construction progresses, we still have many months of construction ahead.

[@markstrain8989]

wow. just amazing all the way around.👌

[@30by40]

appreciate the kind words!

[@edwardsmith3062]

This update was worth the wait.

[@30by40]

Thanks for sticking with me...!

[@tad3900]

A good set of plans is a dream to work with. A project is created at least twice. Once in the imagination and once IRL.

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

Square sticking? Never heard that in my 20 years of practice. Does that refer to rectangular profile of Marvin sash components amd such?

[@30by40]

Exactly!

[@anthonysanlucas6437]

Love the video.

[@benedictomeara]

Outpost is looking beautiful.

[@30by40]

Thanks, Ben!

[@kevinmacnichol7692]

Hi Eric. Regarding the "mistake" in the video, doesn't Marvin make retractable screens that just roll up into the top or side of the frame? Would that have been another option for a push-out awning window instead of switching to the crank? I never enjoy cranking, love the push-out. Thanks!

[@30by40]

They do, but the cassettes for the retractable screens are pretty hideous (in my opinion). There's a much more nuanced story with respect to the Marvin windows that I hope to tell in the future. And, it's a big part of the reason I haven't made a video on this project in a year!

[@daltonchaney1504]

The outpost project was the last real project of yours that I followed. I was sad to not see updates and figured the worst, that it was on hold or canceled due to the pandemic/labor shortage. I can't begin to say how excited I am to see this continue. I'm tempted to call this a return to form for the channel, though I know you've been working round the clock on real world things. Happy to have this update and I'm excited to see the completed project. Best of luck, and thanks for the update Eric!

[@30by40]

Cheers, Dalton...appreciate the kind words!

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

For anyone aspiring to be an architect, this is a great inside look into what it takes. Yes, you have to know all those nitty gritty details about, well, pretty much everything. The saying "engineers know everything about something, architects know something about everything" is completely true.

[@sanathzingade8914]

Your videos are much helpful ...can u suggest me books and resources regarding design process of sunlight ...

[@sarahlebner6065]

I’m so relieved that you make window schedule update errors too 😅 We’re all human.

[@isaac_opeyemi]

I thank God every time I recieve a notification. I'm so grateful for this kind of content coming into my life when it did.

[@gharper248]

Throughout my career, i have been on your end (which i am now), the contractors end, the homeowners end and the subcontractors end on project disputes. its NEVER a clean breakup. But glad to see its back on track. This supply chain and labor shortage is causing alot of these issues.

[@30by40]

We're learning to work with supply chain issues + labor shortages; quality control is a more complex problem esp. when there's limited oversight given the remote location.

[@billoconnor1601]

You'll be lucky if you never have a project this difficult again. That said, I get the attraction!

[@30by40]

Ha, if only I could share all the behind-the-scenes! It's been 'epic' in every way...thankful to be working with such incredible clients.

[@mawunyomorga8658]

your clients look quite happy

[@ChavierComX]

Probably you have already stated this but I’m wondering if so much windows wouldn’t be the cause of death of birds. When placing windows on parallel walls without something to stop light between them, a friend of mine had to put some falcon stickers to illude small birds that that was not a passage

[@TheCarmacon]

Wait, you put handwriting into PDFs? Why aren't you editing the document itself and commit it to a version control system where it's properly versioned, archived, backuped and diffable to trace back changes and the document evolution?

[@AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura]

Without getting into details. What happened with the previous GC?

[@30by40]

thirtybyforty.com/blog/outpost-project-update-november-2021

[@xwhitewolfe]

Do you always do your door schedules as a separate part from the drawing set?

[@30by40]

Yes, I do...also: hardware, window, appliance, finish, paint, plumbing, + electrical schedules

[@xwhitewolfe]

@@30by40 Cool! I just haven't seen it done that way before!

[@Motoch3]

I see that you used the Zip roofing system on the walls. (Red) Compared to using the Zip wall system. (Green). What was the reason for your choice? Thanks,

[@30by40]

Code requires 1/2" sheathing thickness for fastening our chosen siding. Green is only 7/16".

[@diarmuid4191]

What app are you using to look at the drawings on your tablet?

[@30by40]

Fieldwire.