A Sustainable Residential Design Project Project 14 Design Studio 413 May 09, 2012
Feb 23, 2016
A Sustainable Residential Design Project
Project 14 Design Studio 413
May 09, 2012
Project RequirementsTotal area of the house 1,100 square foot One story homeMaster bedroom with one queen bed ( with access to both
sides of bed) and dresser.Bedroom for a thirteen years old girl.Bedroom for twin eight years old boys with twin beds.All bedrooms have at least one window and one closet.
Floor PlanN
1: Sustainable Site1a: The landscape is simple and uncluttered to create a
sense of spaciousness.1b: The lawn or ground covering open with minimum
watery plants.1c: Asymmetrical landscaping at the front of the house.1d: Shrubs at the side of the house so that the house will
highlight in front.1e: Tall trees at the back of the house.
Coded Plan for Sustainable Site
2: Water Efficiency2a: Creating a dry pond for storm water collection at the
back of the house and can be used for gardening.2b: Using water tap with low flow of water.2c: Parquet, carpet floorings in the rooms to minimum the
water use during cleaning.2d: Sprinkle used in the garden/lawn.2e: Drought tolerant plant like shrubs and trees over
ornamentals and invasive can be planted which help to save water a lot.
3: Energy and Atmosphere3a: Mechanical HVAC systems for all climate installed in
all rooms.3b: Trees planted in the garden provides cooling in
summer and work as a wind break and warmer insulating during winter.
3c: Windows located at the east and south direction provide sunlight in the room.
3d: Sensor lights used outside the house.3e: Energy Star qualified lights and appliances used.
4: Materials and Resources4a: Kitchen cabinets made of pressed wood.4b: Steels used for framing windows.4c: Counter tops made from recycled glass tiles.4d: Parquet made from bamboo.4e: Certified carpets used in the rooms.
5: Indoor Environmental Quality5a: Wall paints used with low or classified zero-voc
( volatile organic compound) paint.5b: Inter-plants that help to increase indoor air quality.5c: To control noise: sound absorbing materials like eco
friendly drapes, sofa coverings, carpets.5d: For adequate ventilation windows provided in the
room.5e: Chimney or exhaust fan to avoid smoke from kitchen.
6: Innovation and Design Process6a: Reduction in water use.6b: Asymmetric landscaping at the front of the house to
save the existing tree.6c: Most of the products used in the house are eco
friendly.6d: The house has sufficient resources to live a family
with three kids.6e: Use of rainwater by collecting at the back of the
house.
Rendered Floor PlanN
Rendered Floor Plan
3d View