Overview

The Zombie Team was retained to propose a commercial development for a site at 1254 E US Highway 224. Our project constraints are that it cannot be more than 15,000 sq. ft. and no higher than two stories. The criteria of the project is to create a business/building to be right next to the school. This building has to be school appropriate and has to be for students.

decision matrixt

site plan

site plan with zoning

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

Conclusion 3.2.8

1.    How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?

it decides how thick the concret should be and how much rebar is need.

2.    What factors determine whether soil is suitable to support a structure?

if its able to hold the weight of the strucer

3.    What considerations influence the depth and height of the foundation?

how deep the frost depth is

4.  What are the typical modes of failure of a concrete footing?

cracking, spleting, punch and seperasion

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Essential Questions

Essential Questions

1. How do Land Use and Development regulations help or hinder development in a community?
Zoning laws help people now what can be build there
2. Why are building codes important in the construction of buildings?
To keep people safe and it stops people from doing somthing wrong
3. How does commercial building design and construction differ from residential building design and construction?
You have to move strenght for more levels
4. What factors influence the choice of commercial construction materials?
strangth, cost, and time
5. How do sustainable design alternatives, such as a green roof, impact the environment and quality of life?
They are more efficent and less mantnets

Playing Cards building

For this project we were given 12 playing card to build a strucer that can hold at lest 5lb. for ten second. The strucer had to be eight inch high and have a base of four inch. Later  on the teacher gave use two more playing cards that we can use on the strucer. Joel and I only used 11 of the 14 playing cards. are first design did work but it wouldnt be able to hold that much weight. So we desided to change the design nere the end of the class. This new design held put with a maximum load of 10lb. We tryed to put a book on the strucer with the 10lb. but it didnt hold up. Out of the three groups ares and mishia and wills design held up the best and the other group had a hard time holding up to the 5lb.

3.1.2

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Essential Questions

1.    How do you achieve a balance between cost-saving measures, important features, and environmental responsibility when designing a residential structure?

To disan for the clinent, the comunity and the weather.

2.    What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D architectural software rather than creating hand-produced plans?

The computer may crash and you lose all your work, and it can coulat formuals for you.

3.    Why are organizations such as LEED important?

They give you the rules and all the other stuff you need.

4.    When planning a project, how does the availability of public utilities impact the design?

it will decrees the time.

5.    What options are available for the management of wastewater from a building?

Use of sewers and septect tank.

6.    What are the important considerations when design a plumbing system?

To minamiz the usag of pip.

7.    Why should a designer know about the different types of lighting and their applications?

so they know what to put and not to put

8.    What are the important considerations when designing an electrical system?

Where the wires are going to the lights and outlets

9.    What information is important when documenting the design of a building?

floor plan, eletrice plan, pluming plan, schedule

Affordable Housing Rendering

Affordable House Project

2.3.6

Activity 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems

Introduction

We often take for granted that a light will illuminate when we flip a switch or that there will be an electrical outlet in a convenient location when we want to use a hair dryer. The fact that you do not notice the design of the lighting and electrical system when you are in a building indicates that the designer has done a good job anticipating the needs of the occupants. The electrical system must be designed and constructed according to the applicable building codes and regulations, but it should also be designed with the end user in mind.

In this activity you will research lighting and electrical design topics and review residential electrical code requirements. Using the knowledge you gain, you will layout the electrical system for your Affordable Housing Project.

Equipment

Computer with Internet access

Print of your Affordable Housing Project floor plan(s)

Common Electrical Symbols handout

Residential Electrical Code Requirements

Procedure
Visit the following websites:

U. S. Department of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy website at http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/lighting_daylighting/index.cfm/mytopic=11970.

Whole Building Design Guide at http://www.wbdg.org/resources/daylighting.php

Review the information on lighting and daylighting and complete the following questions.

Describe the three general classifications of lighting uses.

ambiet lighting
task lighting
acsent lighting

• What is daylighting?

Maximize the use of natural daylight in your home to further reduce the need for artificial lighting.

What are some advantages to providing daylighting?

it afeet are helth safty moralconfert podectivity in your home.

Describe the best orientation for windows in a building in order to take advantage of daylighting.

north and south

Review your affordable home floor plans. Consider how you can better incorporate daylighting into your design. Mark at least one change on the floor plan(s) that will improve the energy efficiency of the home by increasing the daylighting. Make the change on your 3D model.
Locate an electric meter (typically mounted on an exterior wall) and sketch your proposed location for the main panel on the print of your affordable home floor plan. Choose an accessible interior location for the panel that is hidden from public view – perhaps a closet or separate space. Include the electric meter and main panel in your 3D model.
Sketch a preliminary electrical plan on your affordable home floor plan(s).

Sketch the location of outlets, lighting, and switches so as to comply with the Residential Electrical Code Requirements. Think about how each room will be used, what appliances and equipment are needed, and where extra convenience outlets should be placed.

Connect each lighting fixture to at least one switch (or as required by the Residential Electrical Code Requirements) using a switch leg (dashed line). Consider the need for three way switches.

Locate exterior outlets and lights as required by code.

Comply with all New Construction Guidelines for Habitat for Humanity.

Include an electrical service line on your electronic site plan.
(Optional) Revise your Affordable Home Project drawings to include your electrical design. You must determine the best place to show your electrical plan. Sometimes it is easiest to place it directly on a floor plan; other times you will need to prepare a separate electrical plan.
Conclusion

1. How did you incorporate daylighting into your project?

To use windows and skylight to bring sunlight in to the house

2. Why are some electrical plans placed on a floor plan and others on a separate sheet?

if you have furnitch and other stuff it my confusu you.

What is important for an architect to know about electrical plans?

make sure you work together.

How does the design of the structure affect the electrical layout?
make sure you put the electrical thing in the right spot.

Essential Questions 2.2

1. What is the difference between R-value and U-value? When are they used?
The U-value is the reciporcal of R- value
2. What are some leading causes of solar gain?
heat going thro windows and doors

3. What key areas of a building can minimize heat loss?
The walls with insalasion will minimize the heat loss.
4. Why is a cost estimate important to create before starting a project?
So you will now how much its going to cost and to also see if you can redus the priss of the project.