1. BASIC HOUSE DESIGNS The One-and-One-Half-Story House
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Architecture Drafting & Design I
Semester 2,

2. 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

3. HOUSE DESIGN INFLUENCES/FACTORS
Space availability
Cost
Climate
Convenience
Surroundings / environment
Personal needs

4. 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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THE CAPE COD
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6. THE CAPE COD
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7. 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

8. 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

9. EXAMPLES
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10. EXAMPLES
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11. EXAMPLES
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12. EXAMPLES
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13. EXAMPLES
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14. EXTERIOR and INTERIOR DESIGN
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15. EXTERIOR and INTERIOR DESIGN
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