1. Decisions and considerations of choosing or building a new home.
Housing Considerations
Decisions and considerations of choosing or building a new home.

2. Money Cost Considerations: Cost for building can restrict
the size and type of housing
a person chooses to purchase or build. A budget should be created to determine what is affordable.
Cost Considerations:
Labor is the number one cost in building a home
Building Materials: includes cement, lumber, fasteners, shingles, flooring, drywall, etc.
Land Cost
Taxes

3. Location City or Township or Rural Proximity Shopping Centers
Environment/Topography: Hills, Water, Trees etc
Taxes
Type of House Structure and Design
Ordinances/Regulations/Municipal Services
Schools

4. Topograghy
- Refers to the site characteristics such as contour of land, trees or other natural features.
Information can be found on the Plot Plan Section of the House Plans
- Depending on the topography of the site can either reduce or increase the cost of building.
To remove dirt on a site a contractor may have to excavate to remove out dirt OR
A contractor may have to bring in fill to make the site level or able to hold a building.

5. Deed
Deed: is a legal document of property ownership. Also known as a Title
Property Search is needed to see if anyone owns the property before purchase or building can begin
Stipulations for deed:
Multi-story or style of home
Setback- Distance from the property Line to the Main Building
Animals
Fences
Easements- an agreed upon right to use another's property for non-building purposes. I.E roads, water, utilities.

6. Building Codes and Zoning Reason
Safety- for the owner and other persons living in the community
Uniformity- codes make it easier on the service industry to fix any mechanical problems
Building Zones
Residential
Industry
Commercial

7. Form vs. Function
Form- is a feature of a home that is merely aesthetic purpose. Placed in the home for its beauty or uniqueness. I.E Stone-Slate Floor, Vaulted Ceilings, Circular Staircase
Function- determines what each space will be used for. Each feature of a home serves some purpose. I.E Carpeted Floor, Kitchen,

8. Structure Types Based on Topography and Local Laws One One-Half Story
One Story
Two Story
Split Level
Based on Topography and Local Laws

9. Floor Plan Layout Types Square Rectangular L-Shape Irregular
Open Floor Plan vs. Closed Floor Plan
Types
Square
Rectangular
L-Shape
Irregular
Foundation Sub Levels
Basement
Crawl Space
Concrete Slab

10. Set of House Plans Plot Plan Foundation Plan Floor Plan
Interior and Exterior Elevations
Electrical
Construction Details
Pictorial Presentation
Other: Mechanical, Roof Plan, Framing Plan, Plumbing Plan