1. Graphic Technology 3
Basic House Design

2. 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

3. 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.

4. One-Story Ranch Design

5. One-and-One-Half Story Design
Steeper roof for expansion of attic
Dormers for light and ventilation

6. 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

7. Two-Story Designs

8. Split-Level Designs For sloping or hilly lots, not on a flat lot
Sleeping, living & recreation on different levels

9. Traffic Circulation
Primary consideration in designing a functional plan is traffic circulation