1. Residential House Design
Spencer Ha
James Yoo
Matthew Lau

2. Noblesville, Indiana Population: 51,969 people
Relatively small community
Low property tax compared to most Northeastern states- .88 % tax annually compared to value of house
New York has a tax rate of 1.58%
Many historical buildings
Hamilton County Courthouse

4. Habitat for Humanity Builds affordable houses for people in need
Either builds or renovates houses
Operates worldwide
Supported through
donations
Volunteers

5. Habitat for Humanity- Our Job
Homeowner may not be financially well off
Construction materials could be limited
Build efficiently
Save energy/ resources
For example: Sunlight > Lights
Reuse water

6. Universal House Design
Allows for all types of people to use the house
Remains invisible to the casual passerby
Easy accessibility

7. Universal House Design
Does not include stairs, so that wheelchairs can access the house
Creates a one story house as it is more convenient to move around
Lower sinks
Creates handrails that look like everyday objects. For instance, these handrails can be disguise as pots and pans.
Uses wireless switches
Employs motion sensitive lights
Uses adjustable kitchen counters

8. Green/Sustainable Features
To preserve the environment, we decided to implement the following
LED lights
Maximize natural lighting through strategic window placement
Trees and other greens
Toilets similar to those in airplanes
A roof that catches runoff water

9. What our client wants
Our client wants a house that is accessible to people in a wheelchair
Music Room
Pet room
Spacious House
Patios

10. First Draft

11. Final House Design- Drawing

12. Floor Plan- Revit

13. Elevations

14. Sections

15. Schedule

16. Topography Map

17. Site Plan- Drawn

18. Site Plan- Revit

19. Average cost of living per month
Electricity Bill- $60
Average- $90
Water Bill- $15
Average- $30
Natural Gas Bill (Depends on Month)- $40
Average- $60
Annual Tax bill-
$177,800 (value of house) x .88% = $ a year
$ a month

20. Thanks for listening