Okay, so I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, and today I finally tackled it: documenting Cavanaugh Hall. It’s not as exciting as some projects, but hey, it’s gotta be done, right?
Getting Started
First thing I did was just walk around the outside. Seriously, just walked around. I wanted to get a good feel for the whole building, see it from different angles. Took some notes on my phone—basic stuff, like how many windows I could see, what the entrances looked like, that kind of thing.
Inside Cavanaugh
Next, I went inside. The lobby area is pretty big, so I spent some time sketching out a rough floor plan. Just a basic layout, nothing fancy. I noticed a few things:
- There’s a main reception desk right when you walk in.
- Off to the side, there are some comfy-looking chairs and tables.
- There seem to be hallways branching off in a couple of directions.
I picked a hallway and started walking. I peeked into a few rooms—classrooms, mostly. Standard stuff: desks, chairs, a whiteboard or projector screen. I made some more notes about the general size and layout of the rooms.
Floor by Floor
Then, I just started methodically going through each floor. It got a little tedious, I’m not gonna lie. But I kept at it. On each floor, I tried to get a sense of:
- The number of rooms.
- What kind of rooms they were (classrooms, offices, labs, etc.).
- Any interesting features(like a big conference room or a special lab).
I didn’t go into every single room, but I tried to get a good representative sample.
Wrapping Up
Finally, I went back to the lobby and reviewed all my notes. Added a few more details, clarified some things. It’s not perfect, but it’s a solid start. I’ve got a much better understanding of Cavanaugh Hall now, that is for sure.
So, yeah, that’s my Cavanaugh Hall adventure. It’s not glamorous, but I always find getting a good understanding, I am more comfortable when I know the lay of the land so to speak. Maybe next time I’ll tackle a more exciting building!
