1) What are some of the ways the three people increased livable space while using little actual space? one used moving wall which made up to 24 different room. they combind maltible rooms together.
2) Would one solution work better in certain situations? For the three, where would this solution be best implemented? yes because if the cabining the three you can get more room.
3) If you owned one of these dwellings, which would you live in? Why? number 3 because it is a cool disign and verry different

1.    Research the Noblesville Indiana Unified Development Ordinance (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm). Review Article 12: Landscaping and Screening and answer the following.

a.    What is the requirement concerning existing plant materials? (Section 4.A.7)

a.

median proposed to be constructed shall be sufficient to protect the landscaping materials

planted therein and to provide for proper growth.

The interior dimensions, specifications, and design of any planting area or planting

b.

limited to that necessary for and directly related to the construction of improvements

specifically authorized by the improvement location permit.

Clearance of trees and vegetation during the land development process shall be

c.

they shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards or other devices.

In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic,

d.

are set back from the edge of the pavement/concrete a sufficient distance so that parked

vehicles do not over-hang the landscape area and destroy or damage the plant materials.Landscaping installed adjacent to parking areas shall require that all plant materials

b.    What landscaping treatment is required for detention/retention ponds? (Section 4.A.9)

Detention/Retention basins and ponds shall be landscaped. Such landscaping should include

shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubs, hedges, turf, groundcover, and other plant

materials.

c.    What landscape materials are prohibited? (Section 4.B.1.d)

Prohibited landscape materials include rocks, gravel, stone, asphalt, and thorn-bearing

plant species.

Class B

d.    What is the class of the proposed parking lot? (Section 5.B.1)

e.    What percent of the parking area is required to be landscaped?

5%

f.      What is the maximum parking lot island size? (Section 5.C.1)

750sqft

g.    What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a single row of parking? What types of plantings must it include? (Section 5.C.1.a)

All single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas shall be a minimum of one

hundred eighty (180) square feet in area with a minimum width of nine (9) feet measured

from back of curb to back of curb. Each island and peninsula shall contain a minimum of

one (1) canopy tree and five (5) evergreen or deciduous shrubs, or ornamental grasses.

h.    What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a double row of parking? (Section 5.C.1.b)

250sqft

i.      What is the requirement at the end of parking rows? (Section 5.C.1.c)

All interior parking rows shall be terminated at both ends with landscape islands. The

exterior parking rows abutting the Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping Area, which are

not adjacent to a structure, shall require the installation of one additional canopy tree at

both ends of the exterior row.

j.      What perimeter parking lot landscaping is required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? Assume that the property abuts other commercial facilities and public streets. (Section 5.D.2)

20 feet

2 staggered canopy

(Perimeter landscape width)

33 staggered deciduous or evergreen shrubs

k.    Is a landscape buffer yard required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? (Table 12.0.7.E)

yes

l.      What is the requirement for screening trash receptacle enclosures? (Section 8.B.1)

All trash receptacles shall be completely screened by a wall on three sides matching the materials,

colors, and architecture of the primary structure located on the parcel.

m.   What is the requirement for street trees? Although Highway 37 is a state road, for the purposes of this activity, assume that both adjacent streets are city streets. You will have to access Article 6: Site Design and Improvement Standards at (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm. (Article 6, Part M) Trees shall be planted as a public improvement along any new subdivision street. The cost of street trees and installation shall be born by the developer. The spacing of the street trees shall be every 40 to 60 feet.

activity 3.4.2

·        How many parking spaces are required for the Keystone Library? Show your calculation. (COO Table 9, Section 159.142 or UDO Table 10.0.3.B)   32 Parking Spaces

·        What distance must parking lots be set back from the property line? ((UDO Section 4.B.1) 20 feet

·        Assuming a 90 degree parking angle, what size parking spaces should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A) 9x18

·        What aisle width should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A) 24 feet

·        Describe the requirements on driveway (ingress and egress) location from adjacent property lines and intersections. (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2) 25 feet from an adjoining residential property line and 10 feet from an adjoining non-residential property lineand 45 feet from an intersection

·        What is the maximum driveway width that can be used for a non-residential development? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2) 36 feet

·        What is the drainage runoff requirement for parking and driveway areas? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.2) Drainage of Runoff.  Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks.  Any runoff generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities.

·        Is parking lot lighting required? What is the requirement? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.4) Parking Lot Lighting.  A minimum of one foot-candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking lot.  Illumination of off-street parking areas shall be arranged and/or shielded so as not to reflect direct rays of light onto adjacent properties or streets, pursuant to §§ 159.200 through 159.208.

·        How many accessible parking spaces are required? (COO Table 11, Section 159.144 or UDO Table 10.0.5) 2

·        Is a loading area required for the library? (COO Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.A) No

·        How many loading berths are required for the library? (COO Table 13, Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.B) 1

·        In terms of parking lot landscaping requirements, what class of parking lot is required for the library? (Section 159.184) Class B

·        Describe the overall interior parking lot landscape requirements. 5%

·        What are the requirements for single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas? 180 sqft

·        What are the requirements for double row parking landscape islands and peninsulas? 240 sqft

·        Where can one find the perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements? You may need to reference this information later.

Table 12.0.5.D.2.

·        What other landscaping requirements are contained in the code of ordinances? One hundred percent of every parking lot island or peninsula outside of shrub masses shall be planted in turf or other approved groundcover in the appropriate density to achieve complete cover within two years as determined by the approved landscape plan.

·        Describe the requirements for trash receptacle enclosures. (Section 159.187)three side same as the building mutural, and closed off with a gate. 6 ft high or 2ft above the trash can