Graphic Technology 3

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Graphic Technology 3

• Basic House Design

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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

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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.

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One-Story Ranch Design
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One-and-One-Half Story Design

• Steeper roof for expansion of attic
• Dormers for light and ventilation

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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

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Two-Story Designs
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Split-Level Designs

• For sloping or hilly lots, not on a flat lot
• Sleeping, living recreation on different levels

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Traffic Circulation

• Primary consideration in designing a functional
  plan is traffic circulation