AT – 201 Introduction to Architecture Dan Trent August 28,

 Identify four basic house designs  Explain the advantages of each house design  Recognize the disadvantages of each house design  Explain the variations of split level designs 2

 Attic  Basement  Crawl Space  Daylight Basement  Dormer  Footprint  Habitable Space  Intermediate Level  Living Level  One-and-One-Half Story  One-Story Ranch  Shotgun House  Slab Construction  Sleeping Level  Split Entry  Split-Level  Square Foot  Two-Story  Walkout Basement 3

 All regular living space is on one level  Built over a  Slab – walls rest on a foundation with a concrete floor at ground level  Crawl Space – An area of less than full height, located at or below ground level. Used for maintenance and storage  Basement – full height area located fully or partially below ground level. Used for utilities, storage or extra living space 4

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 Advantages  All living space is on one level  Opportunities for indoor/outdoor living  Patio  Porch  Terrace  Opportunities for indoor/outdoor living  Windows along perimeter walls bring outdoor surroundings inside making interiors appear larger  Lends itself easily to expansion and remodeling 6

 Disadvantages  Costs more to build than similar houses with the same square footage  Larger lot  Additional roof area  Longer foundation  Large footprint requires a large lot on which to build  Footprint = the area of land occupied by the building 7

 Shotgun house  Traditional style from southern states  Long rectangular plan in which all rooms are in line and directly connect to one other from the front to the back of the house  Name comes from the idea that if you were to fire a gun through the front door, the bullet would travel straight through all the rooms and exit the back door 8

 One story design with a tall, wide roof that allows for expansion of living space into the attic  Attic = the space between the ceiling and the roof of a structure 9

 Dormers are projecting structures on a roof that have walls, a front-facing window and a roof 10

 The amount of habitable space into the attic is determined by the width and height of the house  Habitable Space = the total living area in a building 11

 Enhances the look of the exterior  Provides light and additional useable space in the attic area  Occupies less ground than a one story house that has the same living space  Versatile – Can be adapted to various styles  Flexible – Can be built with attic unfinished deferring cost until the space is needed 12

 Additional building costs (stairs, dormers, more complicated roofs)  Less mobility (stairs)  Low ceilings (head room) along perimeter  Limited window space on second level  More difficult maintenance due to additional height 13

 Two story house has two full levels of living space 14

 Advantages  Smaller “footprint” with the same amount of living space  More economical to build (2 floors, one roof)  Privacy – bedrooms usually upstairs away from living space  Lower heating/cooling costs  More economical to build  2 floors, one roof  plumbing and wiring “bundled”  Some components can be centrally located 15

 Disadvantages  Stairs  Difficult exterior maintenance (gutters, painting) 16

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 As the name suggests, is a multi-level house that solves the problem of a sloping or hilly lot by shifting floor levels to accommodate the site “split” into multiple levels 18

 Advantages  Little or no hall space required  Minimal excavation of site reduces building cost  Disadvantages  There may be heating/cooling challenges  Stairs 19

 4 Levels of usable space  Basement  Daylight basement = similar to regular basement except that the topography allows the placement of windows on an exterior wall  Walkout basement = similar, but has an entry that provides access to the outdoors (basement level garage)  Intermediate level = the level above the garage (recreation area, garage, family room, etc.)  Living level = above intermediate level (kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, etc.)  Sleeping level = Highest level. Bedrooms, bathrooms 20

 3 Levels of usable space – no basement level  Intermediate level = the lowest level (recreation area, garage, family room, laundry, etc.)  Living level = above intermediate level (kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, etc.)  Sleeping level = Highest level. Bedrooms, bathrooms 21

 2 Levels of usable space separated by the entrances foyer stairway  The main living area is on the top floor, and a secondary living area or basement is on the lower level.  Essentially a one story house with a raised basement  Also known as a bi-level or raised ranch 22

 There are three variations  Side by side  Front to back  Back to front  23

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  Building materials, composite, sustainability, d   Products, sustainability, products, safety, where to buy, resources (products = PLYTANIUM, resources = DOGHOUSE)   Roof shingles, bay windows, patios/decks 25

 List 4 basic residential house designs  Identify 5 advantages of the ranch style house  List 5 disadvantages of the ranch style house  A one-and-one-half story house can be recognized by its _________ ___________, which often has ___________ to allow light into the attic  Traffic circulation must be planned for maximum efficiency of ______________ 26

Thank you for your attention! 27