1. APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN PROJECT
Client Profile

2. Introducing the Hicks
There are five members in the Hick family: Ellis, Diana, Elijah, Daniel & Spike (the dog). Ellis and Diana are married and had a son, Daniel, soon after they were married.
They are currently living an apartment in Towson and are now looking for a single family home in Hoes Heights.

3. Ellis Hicks 39-year-old, African-American From Queens, New York
Morgan State University Graduate
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Masters in Electrical Engineering
Ellis Hicks is a 26-year-old African-American. He was born in Queens, New York and he lived there until he went to Morgan St. He has a masters degree as he attended morgan for his undergrad and Delaware State for his Masters. His income for per year is around $61,000 and he loves football, traveling (especially his to his home neighborhood in Queens) Driving a ford truck.

4. Ellis Hicks Drives Ford truck
Likes football, travel, and working on his car
Travel time to work: 27 mins

5. Diana Hicks 38 year-old Irish
Mallow, Cork in Ireland (moved to Baltimore at age 10)
Graduated from Juilliard School of Performing Arts as dance major
Mallow

6. Diana Hicks Dance teacher at BSA for 3 years Drives a Chrysler
Likes to travel, yoga, and dance.
Travel time to work: 18 mins

7. Daniel Hicks 16 years-old Male Born in Baltimore
Likes to play football and basketball, play his
X-box, and collects shoes.

8. Elijah Hicks 5 years-old Male Born in Baltimore
Likes to playing with toys (Avengers) and playing soccer.

9. Why They want to move
Ellis and Diana currently live in an apartment in Towson. They want to live in a single family home in a family-oriented community, so Elijah can play with other children. They want a quicker commute to work and less traffic. Daniel will also be transferring to Poly.

10. Program 2 story Modern Style House Open Floor Plan on 1st Floor
3 Bedrooms
1 ¾ -2 ½ Bathrooms (1/2 bath on first floor)
Front porch
Patio in the rear
Garage with storage for tools
Family room w/big screen tv

11. Program Foyer Laundry on 2nd Floor Fireplace in living room
Stairs in central location
Mechanical/Utility room on 1st floor
Central air system for heating and cooling
Passive systems for heating and cooling
Implement features for saving water and electricity
Hardwood floors and tile for floors