Small Houses

1) What are some of the ways the three people increased livable space while using little actual space?Minimized furniture, used all the space that was provided, used windows and mirros to make the space look bigger, put storege cabnits any plave that would save space.

2) Would one solution work better in certain situations? For the three, where would this solution be best implemented?
Yes
Mobale cabin: if you liked to travel
Slidiing walls: Very populated cites
The other one would work for a space where where you didnt have a lot of room.

3) If you owned one of these dwellings, which would you live in? Why?
The moble cabin because I would like to travel and be outside a lot.

3.4.6 Activity

1.    Research the Noblesville Indiana Unified Development Ordinance (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm). Review Article 12: Landscaping and Screening and answer the following.

a. What is the requirement concerning existing plant materials? (Section 4.A.7)
clearance of existing plants should be limited to that which is absolutely necessary
b. What landscaping treatment is required for detention/retention ponds? (Section 4.A.9)
should be landscaped with shade trees, ornamental trees, hedges, etc.
c. What landscape materials are prohibited? (Section 4.B.1.d)
rocks, gravel, stone, asphalt, and thorn-bearing plant species

d. What is the class of the proposed parking lot? (Section 5.B.1)
class B

e. What percent of the parking area is required to be landscaped?
5%

f. What is the maximum parking lot island size? (Section 5.C.1)
750 square feet
g. What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a single row of parking? What types of
plantings must it include? (Section 5.C.1.a)
180 square feet
h. What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a double row of parking? (Section 5.C.1.b)
240 square feet
i. What is the requirement at the end of parking rows? (Section 5.C.1.c)
each end should have a landscape island

j. What perimeter parking lot landscaping is required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? Assume that the property abuts other commercial facilities and public streets. (Section 5.D.2)
2 staggered canopy trees, 33 shrubberies

k. Is a landscape buffer yard required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? (Table 12.0.7.E)
yes

l. What is the requirement for screening trash receptacle enclosures? (Section 8.B.1)
completely screened by a wall on three sides matching the materials, fourth side shallconsist of a metal gate or other similar materials completely hiding the trash receptacle
m. What is the requirement for street trees? Although Highway 37 is a state road, for the purposes of this activity, assume that both adjacent streets are city streets. You will have to access Article 6: Site Design and Improvement Standards at (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm. (Article 6, Part M)
Trees shall be planted as a public improvement along any new subdivision street. The cost of street trees and installation shall be born by the developer. The spacing of the street trees shall be every 40 to 60 feet.

3.4.2

·        How many parking spaces are required for the Keystone Library? Show your calculation. (COO Table 9, Section 159.142 or UDO Table 10.0.3.B)

32 parking spaces

·        What distance must parking lots be set back from the property line? ((UDO Section 4.B.1)

20 feet

·        Assuming a 90 degree parking angle, what size parking spaces should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)

9x18 

·        What aisle width should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)

24 feet

·        Describe the requirements on driveway (ingress and egress) location from adjacent property lines and intersections. (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)

25 feet

·        What is the maximum driveway width that can be used for a non-residential development? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)

36 feet

·        What is the drainage runoff requirement for parking and driveway areas? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.2)

Drainage of Runoff.  Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks.  Any runoff generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities.

·        Is parking lot lighting required? What is the requirement? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.4)

Parking Lot Lighting.  A minimum of one foot-candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking lot.  Illumination of off-street parking areas shall be arranged and/or shielded so as not to reflect direct rays of light onto adjacent properties or streets, pursuant to §§ 159.200 through 159.208.

·        How many accessible parking spaces are required? (COO Table 11, Section 159.144 or UDO Table 10.0.5)

2

·        Is a loading area required for the library? (COO Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.A)
yes

·        How many loading berths are required for the library? (COO Table 13, Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.B)

1

·        In terms of parking lot landscaping requirements, what class of parking lot is required for the library? (Section 159.184)
B cause its between 21-50 spaces

·        Describe the overall interior parking lot landscape requirements.

5%

·        What are the requirements for single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?

180sqft

·        What are the requirements for double row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?

240 sq ft

·        Where can one find the perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements? You may need to reference this information later.

Table 12.0.5.D.2

·        What other landscaping requirements are contained in the code of ordinances?

perimeter, provide sitting areas

·        Describe the requirements for trash receptacle enclosures. (Section 159.187)

6 feet high or 2 feet above the trassh recepticale Closed on three sides made of the same material of the building

3.2.8

1.    How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?
The weight and applications of loads affect the dersign of a structure by creating more pressure on the base of the structure.

2.    What factors determine whether soil is suitable to support a structure?

density, compactibility,

3.    What considerations influence the depth and height of the foundation?

frost level, type of soil, location

4.  What are the typical modes of failure of a concrete footing?
Soil heave, and breaking dead ends efficanrts

Foundation

3.1.5 Structural Efficiency report

Our structure was strong and sturdy, holding 10 pounds before being tested to its breaking point. It was also highly structurally efficient, but even after improvements, it still had definite room to improve, particularly in the base.

Our structure held 10 pounds successfully.

Structural efficiency rating = 143

Preliminary testing told us that we needed to improve the support in the center of the base level of the structure. Without time to make major compensations or adjustments, we quickly added the small central pillar. Beyond that, we only tweaked the structure's base a little to prevent the possibility of collapse due to leaning supports. If we had had time, I would have liked to move some of the supports and rid ourselves of the center support on the base without damaging the structural integrity.

1.    What factors could affect the choice of materials for the structural frame of a building?
Cost, strength, efficiency

2.     Is it advisable to compare the Structural Efficiency Rating for two different proposed framing systems for a building if one system uses structural steel framing and the other uses cast-in-place concrete? Why or why not? If not, what would be a better comparison to determine efficiency?
It isn't advisable, because they are for totally different purposes.

3.     Why would a structural engineer be more interested in the Structural Efficiency Rating using the maximum design load than the efficiency determined by using the maximum load capacity of the structure?
It will show that it is strong enough to hold what it needs to and not more.

essential Questions

1.    How do you achieve a balance between cost-saving measures, important features, and environmental responsibility when designing a residential structure?
by installing the true needs of the owner.

2.    What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D architectural software rather than creating hand-produced plans?
you can see what it looks like and it looks more realistic as well as more accurate of a scale
the cost of the software

3.    Why are organizations such as LEED important?
to improve the quality of the design

4.    When planning a project, how does the availability of public utilities impact the design?
it can limit the design by using building codes in the zoneing area

5.    What options are available for the management of wastewater from a building?
a good sewage system with a minimum 2% slope

6.    What are the important considerations when design a plumbing system?
To plan ahead so you don't have excess left over when your done and to find the shortest path

7.    Why should a designer know about the different types of lighting and their applications?
So they know what type of light would best sought the situation

8.    What are the important considerations when designing an electrical system?
they are that it should be simple but efficient

9.    What information is important when documenting the design of a building?
The size of the building, the electrical system, plumbing system