I gave a heads up to Michelle that I was going to block this proposal in order to promote discussion among members about using the 2nd floor hallway for projects. My concern is that it's a high-traffic area, and it's already very cluttered -- something that we're generally dealing with at the guild. Could this go instead on the 3rd floor? I don't know the status of the Cybernetics Library but the 6-month term has long since passed and another proposal should be forthcoming (hint, hint, David) for it to remain in that space; even if the library were to remain, I think there would be enough space there for both. If the members as a whole have no objection to the 2nd floor hallway being used for projects of this sort, I won't continue to block.

Additional questions include how long the mushroom chamber will be there -- the pdf suggests 10 weeks, but wasn't clearly stated in the proposal. Will a separate refrigerator be used or is the one from the pantry going to be occupied with spawn? Can the hallway be set for 65-75 degrees? It's not clear to me how the 2nd floor hallway accommodates that requirement.

I totally want to see this project happen, but I think the proposal needs to provide some additional clarification, and I very much want an open conversation about the impact on the 2nd floor hallway. Thanks.

Thanks for the support in hosting the mushroom chamber. I spoke with Patrick and he explained to me that he is using the Block to spark more discussion around the 2nd floor and to also request additional clarification.

I have reached out to Cornell for additional clarification about the need for temperature regulation. I was thinking that would be regulated by the chamber not the space, but clarifying. I'm also clarifying the time period to host.

In terms of its proposed location in the 2nd floor hallway, I personally feel that the collaboratory can be re-configured to include both the standing desk and the sofa that is currently in the cafe space. This most likely would require some reorganization that may require removing some items in the space.
For example removing some milkcrate tables and adding some vertical storage spaces.

I'm wondering how other members see the hallway space

I love the second floor hallway as a project space. I've found the 2nd floor space to be a really interesting space to engage visitors and neighbors with projects that we are working on. It sparks conversation and interest. I loved having the seed station in that space and received positive feedback on its placement which is why I suggested the space for the mushroom chamber.

How do people feel about designated the hallway as a project space? It's pretty interesting in that it is a members area but still receives visitor foot traffic due to the conference rooms and meditation workshop space.

Thanks, Michelle, for reaching out for clarification on those points, and for your perspective on using the hallways as a project space. I look forward to hearing about the temperature issue, since I read the pdf to suggest that the hallway itself would need to be kept at 65-75.

I don't have an absolute objection to the 2nd floor hallway as a designated project space, and agree with you that it can be an interesting point of intersection between visitors and members. But right now it is quite cluttered with pillows, meditation cushions, shoe racks, massage tables, and other items. In addition, both Anu and David have advanced the idea of the 2-seater being placed there, and I don't see how the hallway can accommodate both that item and the mushroom chamber. I am also leery of the standing desk and the two-seater both going into the collaboratory, which already has a lot of furniture, including that enormous sofa. This is one of the reasons I'm pushing for conversation here in Loomio. As a matter of process, it's important for people to be transparent about their opinions -- after all, it is one of the stated goals of the guild -- and for us to consider openly how one proposal affects other spaces. Thus far, other than Saks, no one else has commented on the use of the 2nd floor hallway, generally or with reference to the two-seater. Hopefully others will begin to weigh in.

I have been exchanging emails with Cornell. As long as there are not huge fluctuations in temperatures, the mushrooms should be fine. According to the clarification that I'm receiving, the 2nd floor hallway shouldn't be a problem. The duration of time for us to host the chamber is initially for 8-10 weeks with the option to keep it for longer. In terms of fridge, I'm seeing if we can use the smaller fridge that is in the small conference room.

Re: Hallway I propose that we put the mushroom chamber in the hallway by itself or with the sofa. I'd prefer to try sofa in collaboratory, but we could start with it in the hallway- see how it goes after 8-10 weeks. We move the cushions 2/3 which are on wheels right now into the meditation room. Move the chairs to the first floor event space or find storage for them on the 2nd floor. milk crates are moving to the roof and becoming part of the labyrinth on September 11.

Re: Collaboratory (moving sofa/standing desk 2nd floor thread) all the furniture can be moved around and the large sofa can be taken a part. I believe that it has three pieces. In general, the large sofa gets a lot of daily use as meeting space. People like to sit there to talk about projects and catch up @saksafridi was there a particular reason that you were feeling a need for it to be moved/taken apart?

just that it’s kinda huge. I was thinking if we put the smaller couch in the collaboratory with a couple of chairs, that still gives peoples a space to have meetings and chill, while getting more space. I feel the hallway of the 2nd floor might get crowded. It’s also not the most desirable place in the guild to chill in the beautiful two seater. Even when the light situation in the 2nd floor hallway make the space brighter, I feel that the hallway will get crowded. If everyone wants the bulky soda AND the two seater in the collaboratory, let’s try and figure out an aesthetically pleasing way of doing it. Otherwise it’ll look like a disorganized space. That was my thinking @michellej