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I don't know if you think the same way I do about this reality show?

I work for an architect firm and even the best designer here will take
several days before making up his mind and finalize a project as simple
as a bathroom remodel. Now we're talking of redesigning a complete
house (and not a small one) for a client the designer(s) don't even
know in the first place. Just the construction alone of a 300K$ is
nearly impossible in a week even if you staff it with 10 000 workers.
You reach a point where the number of worker becomes a nuisance and
slows down the entire project. Plaster, paint, varnishes and all those
products need time to dry too.

I think this TV show lies to the public at least on one aspect: they
have work prepared already before showing up at the door of the lucky
family. The design and the construction dwgs are already made minus
maybe a few details, the prefab house has been ordered already and
ready to ship, etc.

What do you guys believe?

Cyberben


While I generally don't appreciate their work, it is definitely possible.
I saw a video of an effort I believe in San Diego where they were trying to
set a world record for building a house in record time. It took over 18
months to plan and 750+ workers but they literally built this house in under
3 hours (I forget the time but it was under 3 anyway). They made use of
fast curing materials and worked in expert precision....obviously, 18 months
gives a lot of practice. It really was pretty incredible to watch even if,
at the end of the day, I wouldn't have lived there! They had inspectors
there checking everything as they went and at the end, they issued the
occupancy certificate. Judging by the hair cuts, it appeared they did this
in the 70's sometime.
Anyway, I personally think the show is crap and is more about the emotional
aspect vs. renovation so I don't watch it.
Cheers,
cc