BASIC HOUSE DESIGNS The One-and-One-Half-Story House Photo © http://www.allplans.com/ Architecture Drafting & Design I Semester 2, 2011-12
OBJECTIVES You should be able to define a “one-and-one-half-story house.” You should be able to list some advantages of building a one-and-one-half-story house You should be able to list some disadvantages of building a one-and-one-half-story house
HOUSE DESIGN INFLUENCES/FACTORS Space availability Cost Climate Convenience Surroundings / environment Personal needs
THE ONE-AND-ONE-HALF-STORY HOUSE Q: What characterizes a one-and-one-half-story house? A: A one-and-one-half-story house is a one-story home w/a steeper roof and expanded attic The expanded attic usually has dormers, which allow for extra light and ventilation.
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ADVANTAGES OF THE ONE-AND-ONE-HALF-STORY HOUSE Can you think of an advantage of building this type of house? Additional bedrooms and bath in the attic Minimized heating costs Adequate cooling and insulation systems
DISADVANTAGES OF THE ONE-AND-ONE-HALF-STORY HOUSE Additional costs Steeper roof construction Stairs Dormers Failure to plan for expanded attic Electrical systems Plumbing systems
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