Scripting cycles
Integrating maintenance and labor routines in landscapes
To give a landscape a certain amount of realism, one of the important practicalities is determining how certain spatial divisions translate to resource allocation, consumption and production. Moreover, radical open infrastructure approaches shift our dependence on highly technical labor teams to a more communal low-tech responsibility for repair and upkeep. Providing back of the envelope calculations can provide a mental ruler to envision how humans will engage with the landscape.
Resource relationships
The productivity of gardens depends on factors such as area, water usage, and the types of plants grown. Resource consumption is measured in square meters, volume, or kilograms and is then scaled based on the number of people or units on-site to determine total usage. A drought or surplus factor can adjust these values to predict the balance of resources available for distribution, such as contributions to a food bank. These calculations not only help community members assess the performance of their landscape but also play a role in determining potential tax abatements.
# Residential Unit Consumption Calculator
def calculate_consumption():
print("Residential Unit Consumption Calculator\n")
# User inputs for monthly consumption
food_consumption = float(input("Enter average food consumption per person per month (kg): "))
num_people = int(input("Enter the number of residents in the unit: "))
water_consumption = float(input("Enter average water consumption per unit per month (liters): "))
land_occupied = float(input("Enter the land area occupied per unit (square meters): "))
# Annual calculations
annual_food = food_consumption * num_people * 12
annual_water = water_consumption * 12
# Displaying results
print("\n--- Annual Consumption Report ---")
print(f"Total annual food consumption: {annual_food} kg")
print(f"Total annual water consumption: {annual_water} liters")
print(f"Total land occupied: {land_occupied} square meters")
if __name__ == "__main__":
calculate_consumption()
Stocking a seed vault will not have any direct implication on these values but are none the less important to sustaining the agriculture and horticulture vitality of the landscape.
annual_water_drought = annual_water_normal * drought_factor
annual_water_surplus = annual_water_normal * surplus_factor
Tax Abatements for Maintenance
Assuming a typical eight-to-five workweek schedule, members of open infrastructure communities must plan ahead to allocate their time effectively when they return home. By calculating the length or area of infrastructure requiring maintenance, they can estimate the total number of hours needed for upkeep throughout the year. This total is then divided by the available labor hours contributed by the community. Once a labor rate is established and distributed over a calendar year, the community can better determine benefits, rewards, or incentives for those who take the initiative to participate in maintaining the landscape they live on.
# Maintenance Labor Budgeting and Tax Reduction Calculator
def calculate_maintenance_labor():
print("Maintenance Labor Budgeting and Tax Reduction Calculator\n")
# User inputs for infrastructure maintenance
sidewalk_maintenance = float(input("Enter sidewalk maintenance hours needed per week: "))
trail_maintenance = float(input("Enter trail maintenance hours needed per week: "))
cistern_maintenance = float(input("Enter cistern maintenance hours needed per week: "))
road_maintenance = float(input("Enter road maintenance hours needed per week: "))
gutter_maintenance = float(input("Enter gutter maintenance hours needed per week: "))
# Total maintenance hours required per week
total_maintenance_hours = (sidewalk_maintenance + trail_maintenance + cistern_maintenance +
road_maintenance + gutter_maintenance)
# User input for available community workers
num_workers = int(input("Enter the number of community members available for maintenance: "))
work_hours_per_worker = 9 # 8 AM - 5 PM shift including a break
total_available_hours = num_workers * work_hours_per_worker
# Budgeting labor distribution
if total_maintenance_hours <= total_available_hours:
print("\nAll maintenance tasks can be completed within the available labor hours.")
else:
shortfall = total_maintenance_hours - total_available_hours
print(f"\nWarning: There is a shortfall of {shortfall} hours per week. Consider hiring more workers or adjusting tasks.")
# Tax Reduction Benefits
print("\n--- Potential Tax Reduction Benefits ---")
print("Sidewalk & Trail Maintenance: May qualify for urban development tax credits.")
print("Cistern Maintenance: Can reduce stormwater management fees.")
print("Road Maintenance: May qualify for municipal grants and tax incentives.")
print("Gutter Maintenance: Helps in reducing flood-related municipal surcharges.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
calculate_maintenance_labor()
Water Budget
Landscapes are dynamic, and accounting for fluctuations is essential for effective planning and optimization. To ensure proper resource management, it is crucial to assess how much water open infrastructure will receive. This information allows community members to evaluate the impacts on production, consumption, and labor. For example, during periods of increased rainfall, the system is likely to experience greater stress, necessitating more maintenance. Conversely, when less water is received, labor, time, and tax resources can be reallocated to other areas of the landscape, optimizing overall efficiency.
# Water Budget Calculator for Expected Rainfall and Basins
def calculate_water_budget():
print("Water Budget Calculator\n")
# User inputs for rainfall and area
annual_rainfall = float(input("Enter expected annual rainfall (mm): "))
catchment_area = float(input("Enter total catchment area (square meters): "))
runoff_coefficient = float(input("Enter runoff coefficient (between 0 and 1, based on surface type): "))
# Basin storage inputs
num_basins = int(input("Enter the number of water basins: "))
basin_capacity = float(input("Enter average capacity of each basin (liters): "))
# Water volume calculation (1 mm rain over 1 sq. meter = 1 liter of water)
total_rainfall_volume = (annual_rainfall / 1000) * catchment_area * 1000 # Convert mm to meters, then to liters
total_runoff_volume = total_rainfall_volume * runoff_coefficient
total_basin_capacity = num_basins * basin_capacity
# Water budget assessment
print("\n--- Water Budget Report ---")
print(f"Total expected rainfall volume: {total_rainfall_volume:.2f} liters")
print(f"Total runoff volume collected: {total_runoff_volume:.2f} liters")
print(f"Total water storage capacity: {total_basin_capacity:.2f} liters")
if total_runoff_volume <= total_basin_capacity:
print("All runoff can be stored in available basins.")
else:
excess_water = total_runoff_volume - total_basin_capacity
print(f"Warning: Excess runoff of {excess_water:.2f} liters may require additional storage or drainage solutions.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
calculate_water_budget()
