H Tree H Duration: 3-4 weeks STUDENT WORK The “H Tree H” Project The goal of H Tree H is to help students promote their artistic and academic work to a diverse audience by displaying public artwork. For more detail concerning the actual Public Art Program for the Port of San Diego, please visit www.portofsandiego.org for more information. Scope of Work One team (two students) out of 24 teams will be selected by the H Tree H Committee to create a FULL SCALE art piece from a model design. The following materials & tools will be provided to create a model:   -- One (1) 5/16” x 12” Dowel for the Trunk -- One Hundred Eighty (180) 2MM x 1” Bamboo Skewer Sections for the Branches -- 2.75”/2” High Standard Terra Cota Pot for the Base -- Box Cutter -- Glue Gun with Glue Sticks

Picture of Nesting Bird in Palm by Marian Zeldin on Harbor Blvd.

Proposals

3-D Model – Students will be creating a 3-D model (1 inch = 1 foot) of their proposed “H Tree H” design and attach it to a 12”W x 12”L x ½”H square mounting board.

Labeling – A single page with Tree Name, Team Names, and explanation of the concept (artisitic description, math/physics principles covered), including an asking price (if artwork were available for purchase).

Instructions – Step by step instructions on how to build the tree with the proposed FULL SCALE materials. The Overall Dimensions, Wind Load Calculations, and proposed Bill of Materials (BOM) should also be covered.

Requirements

The H Tree H can be tall and cylindrical in shape, wide with a canopy on top – or a combination of both! A minimum of 7’ clearance must be maintained for pedestrians to walk underneath the tree wherever it extends beyond the width of the 4' base. On campus engineers will review the design for safety and recommend modifications to students if necessary.

“H Tree H” art may take many forms. To remain stable in windy conditions, the projected area of the artwork must be limited. Projected areas for several tree art types are shown on www.portofsandiego.org.

Additional ProjectHT Requirements:
-- ALL branches must form triangles with a few exceptions (i.e. Orthogonal pieces and polygon voids)
-- No other material is allowed unless given permission.
-- Painting the pieces is also an option and recommended, but should be detailed in the Bill of Materials (BOM)

Wind Load Calculations

X = center of projected artwork area (Estimate)
H = height of center above ground (feet)
Limitations: the estimated square feet of the projected artwork area multiplied by the height at the center shall not exceed 216.
Formula: square feet (AxB) X Height (H) = 216

Judging Criteria Downloadable Rubric

The varying weights for each of the following criteria will determine the overall ranking.
-- Use of Math Principles
-- Use of Physics
-- Artistic Style
-- Instructions on Construction
-- Compliance
-- Teamwork
-- Presentation

Safety

By participating in H Tree H, the students are agreeing to all the safety issues discussed in class.

Submittal

Please submit the following:
-- Properly labeled 3-D model on a 12 in. by 12 in. mounting board
-- Step by step instructions on how to build the tree with the proposed FULL SCALE materials. The Overall Dimensions, Wind Load Calculations, and proposed Bill of Materials (BOM) should also be covered.
-- A single page with Tree Name, Team Names, and explanation of the concept (artisitic description, math/physics principles covered), including an asking price (if artwork were available for purchase).
-- Downloadable Rubric

Student Work

Sample Urban Trees [1]