Graphic Technology 3

Basic House Design

Objectives

• Recognize the four basic house designs

• List the chief advantages of each design

• Map the traffic circulation for maximum efficiency

• Compare and relate the cost of heating and cooling for each design

One-Story Ranch Design

• Living space on one level• Lends itself to indoor-outdoor living

(patios, decks, porches)• Absence of stairs• Popular for older and handicap people• Low-pitched roofs• Wide over hangs• Needs large lot since spread out.

One-Story Ranch Design

One-and-One-Half Story Design

• Steeper roof for expansion of attic

• Dormers for light and ventilation

Two-Story Designs

• More economical to build

• With or without basement

• Smaller lot

• Smaller roof

• Smaller foundation

• Maintenance is more costly and difficult because of height

Two-Story Designs

Split-Level Designs

• For sloping or hilly lots, not on a flat lot

• Sleeping, living & recreation on different levels

Traffic Circulation

• Primary consideration in designing a functional plan is traffic circulation