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INDEPENDENT HOUSE DESIGN PROJECT
12.1
Project Description
This project calls for the design of a one-story house using AutoCAD and MS
Project. At the completion of the design period the design team is to build a model of the
design, using the materials provided, according to the specified scale. The team will also
implement a LabVIEW program that will control the lighting and temperature controls in
the house. The project will be completed over 12 weeks. The project will include at least
6 drawings, as well as the model of the design with implementation of the LabVIEW
program. The project will be a team project, i.e. done by groups of two or three.
12.2
Project Specifications
The following are the specifications for this project. They are to be strictly followed.
1. The maximum area of the design shall not exceed 2,500 sq. ft.
2. The design shall include at least one secondary egress.
3. The outer walls shall be 6” thick and the inner walls shall be 4” thick.
4. The ratio of the floor area to the external opening area should be at least 10% in each
room.
5. The cost of the design shall not exceed the budget of $60,000.00.
6. An extra 200 sq. ft. and $2,000.00 are allotted if the design includes a garage.
7. The model shall be built to a scale of 1:4, i.e. 1 foot on the drawing is represented by
4 in. on the model.
8. The LabVIEW program must control the lights and temperature controls in the model
house. The team must demonstrate the LabVIEW program using the model it has
built.
12.3
Drawings Required
The best way to finish all the drawings necessary is by using layers, as explained in Lab
#2. The base layer should be the basic floor plan and then layers can be added for the
dimension layout, electrical layout and plumbing layout. In this way all of the drawings
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can be in one file rather than 3 or 4 separate files. Also line-type is very important when
it comes to drawings. Refer to Lab #2. The requirements for each layout are as follows:
12.3.1 Floor plan
The basic floor plan shall show the basic layout of all the rooms in the house. These
rooms should be clearly labeled.
12.3.2 Dimension Layout
This drawing must show in detail the dimensions of the design. It is intended that the
design can be constructed from this layout. The dimensions are to be in engineering
format (1.50’) and not in architectural format (1” 6 ¾”). As much as possible, try to keep
dimensions on the outside of the house for visual clarity.
12.3.3 Electrical Layout
This drawing must show the electrical fixtures in the design, i.e. all the lights, switches
and electrical outlets (110V and 220V). Please note that all lights must be connected to
the switches that control them (using the correct line-type, refer to Lab #2). The distance
between outlets should be no more than 12 ft.
12.3.4 Plumbing Layout
This drawing must show all the piping in the house. It is assumed that the city water and
sewer lines are at the front of the house, so the cold water and sewage pipe should start at
the front of the house. All water pipes should be 4” in diameter while all sewage pipes
should be 6” in diameter. The sewage pipes should be kept outside of the house as much
as possible to prevent damage should a leak occur.
N.B. All pipes turn at right angles.
12.3.5 Front Elevation
This drawing shows the front of the house from the perspective of someone standing
directly in front of the house looking at it straight on. The front elevation should show the
height of the house (10 to 12 ft), the pitch of the roof, and the window and doors at the
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front of the house. N.B. It is expected that the measurements of the doors and
windows, on the elevation layout correspond with those on the dimension layout.
The roof shall have an overhang of at least one foot so that rainwater will not run down
the walls of the house.
12.3.6 Side Elevation
This drawing is similar to that of the front elevation. The side chosen must be the most
detailed side of your house design, i.e. the side with the most windows, doors or other
features.
N.B. All drawings must have a title block (see Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
12.4
MS PROJECT
As mentioned in the project description, each team will create a project plan using
MS PROJECT. This plan should detail all tasks related to the project including task
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name, duration and relation to other tasks. The project plan should be completed before
any other work on the project commences, and followed your project plan throughout the
duration of the project. If, for any reason, the team is behind schedule, explain the
reasons for the delays and what steps are being taken to get the project back on track.
Any changes in the project plan should be mentioned and explained in the Progress
Reports. A sample project plan can be seen in Figs. 2 & 3 below.
ID
1
Task Name
Duration
Start
Finish
Brainstorm and Sketch
3 days
Mon 6/19/00
Wed 6/21/00
Predecessors
Resource Names
2
Basic Floor plan
3 days
Thu 6/22/00
Mon 6/26/00
1
Floor Plan
3
Dimension Plan
3 days
Tue 6/27/00
Thu 6/29/00
2
Dimension Plan
4
Electrical Plan
3 days
Fri 6/30/00
Tue 7/4/00
3
Electrical Plan
5
Plumbing Plan
3 days
Wed 7/5/00
Fri 7/7/00
4
Plumbing Plan
6
Elevations
3 days
Mon 7/10/00
Wed 7/12/00
5
Elevation Views
7
LabVIEW
3 days
Thu 7/13/00
Mon 7/17/00
6
Program
8
Final Presentation
3 days
Tue 7/18/00
Thu 7/20/00
7
Present
Sketch
Fig. 2
ID Task Name
1
Brainstorm and Sketch
2
Basic Floor plan
3
Dimension Plan
4
Electrical Plan
5
Plumbing Plan
6
Elevations
7
LabVIEW
8
Final Presentation
Jun 18, '00
Jun 25, '00
Jul 2, '00
Jul 9, '00
Jul 16, '00
Jul 23, '00
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
Sketch
Floor Plan
Dimension Plan
Electrical Plan
Plumbing Plan
Elevation Views
Program
Present
Fig. 3
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Extra Credit
Extra credit can be earned completing a 3D drawing of the house design using
AutoCAD LT. This drawing should depict your basic floor plan in 3D including all
windows and doors. An extra 10 pts will be added to your project grade for this drawing.
12.6
Final Proposal Requirements
The House Proposal Report is worth 140 PTS. Plus 10 pts from the Final
Presentation gets added into it as well. The guideline for the House Proposal can be found
in Appendix B on page 155.
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Final Report Breakdown
Proposal……………………………………………………………………..30%
Basic floor plan and dimension plan………………………………………..30%
Electrical plan ………………………………………………………………10%
Plumbing plan……………………………………………………………….10%
Elevation views……………………………………………………………...10%
Cost Estimate and MS Project plan………………………………………….10%
Total……………………………………………………………………
12.8
100%
Project Breakdown
Progress Report recitations………………………………………………….15%
Model………………………………………………………………………..15%
LabVIEW……………………………………………………………………10%
Final Presentation……………………………………………………………25%
Final Report - Technical…………………………………………………….20%
- Writing………………………………………………………15%
Total…………………………………………………………………
100%
If you are able to complete a 3D drawing of your design an extra 10 pts will be
added to your project grade.
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Construction Terms
Egress
A form of exit from the house or building, usually a door.
Sash
The portion of a window that encases one pane of glass. The sash includes the pane of
glass as well the horizontal and vertical members that encase it.
Double-hung window
A window with two sashes in vertical alignment. Both upper and lower sashes open.
They are made of wood, metal or vinyl. This is the standard window for this project and
should be 2.5 ft. wide and 4 ft. tall.
Projection window
A window with only one sash. The sash swings in either of two combinations. It can
swing inward or outward or it can swing upward or downward.
Sliding Window
Window with two or more sashes in horizontal alignment. In this case the sashes operate
alternately, i.e. one sash is able to move while the other remains fixed.
Beams
Horizontal lengths of wood or metal (usually steel) used to support walls. They are
normally placed every 16” on center and are usually 2” x 4 x 8’(wooden beams) or W8 x
32 sections (steel beams)
Columns
Vertical lengths of wood or metal (usually steel) used to support beams. They are
normally placed every 32” on center.
Foundation
The base on which the structure is built. It is usually made of concrete that is placed on
the existing ground.
Sheet Rock
A sheet of plaster used as the surface of walls. It is usually encased in paper and between
3/8” and 5/8” thick. It is commonly manufactured in 4’ x 8’ sheets and can be found in
water resistant and waterproof forms.
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Plywood
Composite sheets of wood used as the surface for exterior walls and floors. They are
commonly used in places where greater support and integrity are required. Plywood is
between 1/8” and 1/2” thick and is manufactured in 4’ x 8’ thick sheets.
Plain single-leaf door
Undecorated door made of wood or metal. If there is only one door panel inside the
doorframe then it is a single leaf door.
Wood shingles
Raised rectangular wood that is nailed to roofs. They protect the roof from the elements
and are aesthetically pleasing.
Spanish tile
These are horseshoe shaped tiles used on roofs. They protect the roof from the elements
and are aesthetically pleasing.
Tar paper
Plain black paper that is nailed to roofs and sealed with tar. It helps to protect the roof
from the elements.
110V outlet
Most commonly used electrical outlet. Provides voltage to most household appliances.
220V outlet
Electrical outlet used to provide voltage to large appliances e.g. large air-conditioners,
washers, dryers.
General Construction
This covers the cost of the foundation for the house i.e. the cost of and placement of the
concrete, the installation of electrical fixtures (inclusive of wiring), structural members
(joists, beams), plywood, paneling and the cost of screws, nails, ceramic tiles and vinyl
tiles. The cost of general construction is calculated by multiplying the rate by the square
footage of your house.
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12.10 Price List
MATERIALS
RATE
Wood
$10.00 per 1’ x 8’ sheet
Exterior Paneling
$3.00 per 4’ x 8’ sheet
Plywood for floors and exterior walls
Structural elements (joists, beams etc.)
$0.25 per ft.
Windows
Double hung
$10.00 per sq. ft.
Picture
$6.00 per sq. ft.
Projection
$15.00 per sq. ft.
Sliding
$12.00 per sq. ft.
Plumbing
Water Pipes
$1.00 per ft.
Sewage Pipes
$2.00 per ft.
Toilet bowl
$200.00 per unit
Sink
$150.00 per unit
Bathtub
$300.00 per unit
Shower stall
$200.00 per unit
Water heater
$1000.00 per unit
Boiler
$2500.00 per unit
Central air conditioning
$5000.00
Electrical
110V outlet (2 plugs)
$5.00 per outlet
220V outlets (3 plugs)
$10.00 per outlet
Light switches
$4.00 per unit
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Roofing
Spanish tile
$2.00 per sq. ft.
Tar paper
$0.50 per sq. ft.
Wood shingles
$1.00 per sq. ft.
Labor
General Construction
$10.00 per sq. ft.
Doors
$5.00 per sq. ft.
Window
$3.00 per sq. ft.
Toilet bowl
$50.00 per unit
Sink
$50.00 per unit
Bathtub
$100.00 per unit
Shower stall
$50.00 per unit
Water heater
$500.00 per unit
Boiler
$1500.00 per unit
Air conditioning
$2500.00 per unit
Spanish tile
$1.00 per sq. ft.
Wood shingles
$1.00 per unit
Miscellaneous
Aluminum siding
$8.00 per 1’ x 8’ sheet
Vinyl siding
$6.00 per 1’ x 8’ sheet
Bricks
$0.25 per 4” x 8” brick
Concrete
$1.00 per sq. ft.
$3.00 per 4’ x 8’ sheet
Sheet rock
$17.00 per 16” x 40’ roll
Fiberglass insulation
Sliding doors
$12.00 per sq. ft.
Single garage door
$300.00 per unit
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Miscellaneous (cont’d…)
Double garage door
$500.00 per unit
Automatic garage door opener
$250.00 per unit (single)
Glass block (opaque glass wall)
$20.00 per sq. ft.
Skylight
$15.00 per sq. ft.
Washer
$400.00 per unit
Dryer
$300.00 per unit
Alarm system
$50.00 per unit
Motion sensors (Audible)
$50.00 per unit
Motion sensors (Police)
$200.00 per unit
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