Introduction to Architecture

Introduction to Architecture

Chapter 2Basic House Designs

Dan TrentSeptember 9, 2013

ObjectivesList the 4 basic house designsExplain the chief advantages of each house designList the chief disadvantages of each house designExplain traffic circulation in a floor plan

Key TermsIntermediate LevelLiving LevelOne-and-One-Half StoryOne-Story RanchSleeping LevelSplit-LevelTraffic CirculationTwo-Story

Basic House DesignsOne-Story Ranch

Designs

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Basic House DesignsOne-and-One-Half-Story

Designs

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Basic House DesignsTwo-Story Designs

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Basic House DesignsSplit-Level Designs

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Traffic CirculationMovement of PEOPLE from one area to

another

http://www.the-house-plans-guide.com/how-to-read-blueprints.html

Internet Resourceswww.Softplan.com Software PackageWorking Drawings3-D RenderingsMaterial Lists (includes labor)Demonstration and Trial VersionQuick Tour Video is pretty Cool

Internet Resourceshttp://www.gp.com/build/index.aspxGeorgia PacificAll about building materials productsNew – THERMOSTAT® Radiant Barrier

Sheathing (keeps attics 30 degrees cooler in summer)

DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels – drywall you can hang before “dry in” (mildew resistant)

Commercial, Residential, sound barriers, and more

ReviewWe talked about the 4 Basic House Designs

One Story RanchOne and One-Half StoryTwo StorySplit Level

We also talked about TRAFFIC CIRCULATION patterns in a typical home

http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=5753

Questions/Comments

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