1. How do you achieve a balance between cost-saving measures, important features, and environmental responsibility when designing a residential structure?
One way to achieve this balance is to use Energy-Star appliences. Also using specific materials in order to create a more environmental and affordable home.
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D architectural software rather than creating hand-produced plans?
An advantage to using 3D architectural software would be the ability to emphasize detail and create 3D view that you are unable to design on paper. A disadvantage would be that hand drawn sketches are much quicker and simpler than 3D software.
3. Why are organizations such as LEED important?
Oraganizations such as LEED are important because these organiuations approve and give credit to projects in order to increase the stnadards of the project and to show off their techniques.
4. When planning a project, how does the availability of public utilities impact the design?
The availability of public utilities impact the design because it can shape where the house is built around and how the house is positioned in order to allign specific pipes and lines.
5. What options are available for the management of wastewater from a building?
Options for watewater management deoend on location of your home. If in the country, a ceptic tank is common for the management of wastewater. If living in a more urban area a public sewer system is ususally the first choice.
6. What are the important considerations when design a plumbing system?
One important consideration when designing a plumbing system would be to consider the position of the sewege line and how the house may connect to the main line. Another important consideration is to not run heat lines along the edge of the house or the lines will cool down.
7. Why should a designer know about the different types of lighting and their applications?
A designer should take in consideration the position and size of windows in order to produce the most light with the least energy. Using sky lights is a good way to produce light and heat without extreme use of energy.
8. What are the important considerations when designing an electrical system?
Some important consideration when designing an electrical system is the placement of outlet and the placement of switches and how they connect with specific lights.
9. What information is important when documenting the design of a building?
Important information when documneting the design would include accurate demensioning and correct labeling. If either of these documentations were messed up, it would effect the finished design.
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