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UNIT 2 - PROGRAMMING & SITE SELECTION
The the design process for anything begins with identifying the client or users and their needs, their budget and other factors that vary in each unique design profession and project.
In Architectural design, this means listing every detail of each room or space needed by your client and its specific function(s). This design program or checklist will then be used to select a site (piece of property) based on the information and criteria outlined in your client program.
In addition to the design program, and your clients interior & exterior space needs including driveways, decks, landscaping, hardscape etc.
the main consideration for selecting a site, is the property's orientation to the sun. Other features, both natural and man made are also considered such as location of existing, if any, power, water and sewer lines, setbacks limits, large trees or rocks, neighboring structures, views and the topography of the site. This will be discussed further in class and you should be ready to take notes you can refer to during the design process.
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ASSIGNMENT 1 - PROGRAMMING
Create a design program for clients of your choice, real or imaginary, as you did in Design/CAD 1. The house you design will be 2 'stories' on a flat site, so give some thought to how you will arrange the rooms and spaces in the house vertically instead of just on 1 floor.
Include all contents of each room including furniture and cabinet or storage closets. List the names, gender, ages, occupation and hobbies of each person (and animals) living in the house and consider accommodations for visitors and family guests.
Type in outline form and email to me as a Word or Google document.
DUE - 9/11/24
ASSIGNMENT 2- SITE SELECTION
As you did in Design/CAD 1, considering your clients desired location and outdoor and indoor lifestyles, select a piece of property from Google maps or sketch an imaginary one that would be ideal for your client. It doesn't have to be flat, but needs have a flat area large enough to fit your home's footprint. Include adjacent streets, North arrow and the property location, i.e. city, state or country and any other surrounding features or structures. It is also a good idea to check out the satellite and street view of the property to get a better idea of its surroundings, especially when you are not able to visit the site in person.
Learn more here about site selection in Design/CAD 3 - UNIT 2
Email a Screenshot or copy/paste a Google map image and print a copy
DUE - 9/11/24
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