d5.1 1,2, and 3 STORY COMPARISON
Exterior surfaces area square footage comparison based on the same total finished square footage. A study in volume.
d5.2 THE PERIMETER
Compares perimeter shapes from the simple rectangle to a complex many sided shape, using the same footprint square footage. A study in shapes.
d5.3 SPACE UNDER GABLE ROOFS
A comparison study of space captured under the gable roof using 5 different roof pitches.
d5.4 SPACE UNDER GABLE ROOF VARIATIONS
A further comparison of space under other variations of the gable roof. Raising the roof plate to a kneewall to a full wall is compared.
d5.5 SPACE UNDER HIP+SHED ROOFS
The hip roof and shed roof are similarly compared showing roof pitch and captured footage.
d5.6 SCHEMATIC PLAN ARRANGEMENTS
Introduces the positioning the basic house components of entry, the porch or deck, and the garage around the house core.
d5.7 ROOF TYPE ARRANGEMENTS
Discusses the basics of the gable, hip, and shed roof geometries, and their flexibility and limitations.
d5.8 ARRANGEMENTS AROUND THE HOUSE CORE
Illustrates some usual ways the entry, porch, and garage components can be interconnected with the core house.
d5.9 LAYOUTS BASED ON A FIXED ACCESS POINT
Sometimes the access point into a site is fixed. There are options for the arrangement the entry, porch and garage to satisfy other established design wishes.
d5.10 LAYOUTS BASED ON A FIXED PLAN IDEA
Sometimes a home design has a single most important feature. Those entry, porch and garage components can be arranges a variety of ways without compromising that key idea.
d5.11 LAYOUTS BASED ON SUN POSITIONING
The sun path is an important condition. There are a number of ways to use that sun path to one’s best advantage. Again a matter of creative arrangement of components.