Progress Log

Created specs/00-goals-brief/brief.md with motivation section. Documented: lifelong drummer, need for dedicated practice/recording space. Key drivers: eliminate rental costs/travel, immediate home access, gear security.

5-piece kit with 6 cymbals, 1-3 hour sessions. Primary: practice, recording, video content. Secondary: home office, mixing, leisure.

Equipment: PM6708 Digital Sound Level Meter. Background noise: 55-70+ dBC. Calculation: 110 dBC (drums) - 55 dBC (background) = 55 dB required. Design target: 60 dB with margin.

Isolation: 55 dB required, 60 dB design target. Room character: deferred to treatment phase.

Target: end of 2026. Budget: $50k target, $70k hard cap. Priority: invest in isolation, economize with DIY labor.

Mapped Soundman2020's 10 consideration areas to project specs. Created placeholder specs for phases 05-09.

All sections populated in specs/00-goals-brief/brief.md.

Added Soundman2020 guide links to resources.md. Verified STC 55-60 target consistency across design docs.

Documented NEC requirements for detached building electrical, HVAC permit requirements, mini-split recommendation for sound isolation, and inspection sequence.

Beginning work on interior floor plan with ceiling height options.

Investigating standard framing, double-stud, staggered-stud, and CMU options.

Found 20% back yard coverage limit for accessory buildings. Back yard: ~6,600 sq ft, 1,320 sq ft max. Detached garage uses 400 sq ft, leaving 920 sq ft available for studio.

Identified SR (Suburban Residential) zoning.

Accessory buildings >180 sq ft: same setbacks as principal building. SR district: 12ft interior side, 20ft street side, 25ft rear.

Accessory buildings >180 sq ft: equal to principal building height.

Initialized repository structure. Added project documentation and conventions.