The Process:
Designing and Drawing a Home

Quick Reference

To complete this section, you will need to review the following pages:

• Research Sites
• Saving Page

To complete this section, you will need to print the following pages:

• Requirements Sheet
• Specification Sheets
• Pricing Sheet
• Sample Window and Door Schedules
• Blank Window and Door Schedules
• Product Specification Sheets.

Procedures: How to complete the project

Before you begin:

• Before you begin this project, you will need to know how to save information. Please review the saving page to learn how to do this.
• Review the required materials and equipment.
• Print the requirements sheet so you can check off each requirement as you complete it.

Step One: Research

1. In a group of two, research ideas for use in your residential dwelling designs. Here is a list of research sites that can help with this.
2. Select the recycled materials you will use in your home.
3. Follow the directions and specifications on the specification sheets.
4. Read the pricing information pages and print the pricing sheet.
5. Discuss your final ideas with the teacher.

Step Two: Drawing and Writing

1. Review the sample window and door schedules provided, then print the blank schedules and complete.
2. Complete the product specification sheets.
3. The paper will include your research of energy efficient appliances and materials that you will use in your house. See the paper requirements below for topics you must include in the paper.

Step Three: Review Questions

• Complete the review questions at the bottom of this page.

Step Four: Presentation

• At the end of the unit you will give a presentation of your designs and the reasons you chose them.

Materials / Equipment

To complete this assignment, you will need a computer with Internet access to do research. If you do not have one at home, you can use the school computer labs, which are open after school on a limited schedule. See the teacher for more details.

CAD program and printer or:

Paper Information: Topics to include

1. Research and analyze the negative and positive impacts of design on the environment and society.
2. Compare and contrast the application of design on energy utilization, production, transportation and communication.
3. Describe the "primary considerations" when planning a house and explain why they are important.
4. Analyze the positive and negative qualities of the different types of (recycled) materials as they relate to specific construction applications of your home design.
5. Analyze the positive and negative qualities of the different types of appliances as they relate to your home design.
6. Appraise and assess the importance of capital on specific construction applications.
7. Name the primary considerations when planning a house and be able to explain why they are important.

Review Questions

1. Name the primary considerations when planning a house.
2. Why are the above considerations important?
3. Name at least three positive outcomes and three negative outcomes of using recycled materials.
4. Name at least three positive outcomes and three negative outcomes of using renewable energy sources.
5. List the energy-saving appliances and materials you will use in your home, include name, style, model and energy savings as applicable.
6. List the insulation standards ( R Value) that should be used in
   • exterior walls
   • ceilings
   • cathedral ceilings
   • floors

Objectives of your assignment

• Read and appraise housing designs.
• Research and analyze the negative and positive impacts of design on the environment and society.
• Compare and contrast the application of design on energy utilization, production, transportation and communication.
• Name the primary considerations when planning a house and be able to explain why they are important.
• Write a paper explaining the research you performed and why you chose the designs and materials you used.
• Design and draw an energy efficient home design while working within a specific budget and architectural standards.

Life Skills you will acquire

The most important skills you should develop with this activity are: