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d8 Home Space Planning – Utility Functions + Spaces

July 24, 2019 by

d8.1 MANAGING VEHICLES 1
Vehicle dimensions and vehicle control dimensions based on turning radii are summarized. These are most of what one needs to design any vehicular management situation.
d8.2 MANAGING VEHICLES 2
3 vignettes shown tracking vehicle movements and parking scenarios
d8.3 GARAGE CONFIGURATIONS 1
General considerations for all carport and garage parking. Includes several dimensional illustrations for single vehicle covered parking.
d8.4 GARAGE CONSIDERATIONS 2
Dimensional illustrations for covered parking for 2 and 3 vehicles.
d8.5 ENTRY. LANDING, STEP REQUIREMENTS 1
Clearances and conditions for steps and landings are illustrated. Door specs, door sizes and swings are noted.
d8.6 ENTRY, LANDING, STEP REQUIREMENTS 2
Expanding design thinking beyond code minimums are shown.
d8.7 COMPONENTS for FOYER, MUD RM
Including one or two designated entrances to the home sets up decisions. A variety of designs are shown intended to manage all the stuff we enter and leave the home with.
d8.8 ENTRY FOYER VIGNETTES
Small and simple to larger and inclusive entry spaces are illustrated and dimensioned. Food for thought.
d8.9 LAUNDRY
Layouts presented in sequencing sizes. Appliance and cabinetry options are summarized.
d8.10 PDR RM
Layouts presented in different shapes and  sizes. Plumbing and cabinetry options are summarized.
d8.11 STORAGE BRAINSTORMING
Closets presented in sequencing sizes. Closet door types are analyzed, and a variety of shelf constructions are shown.
d8.12 TRASH, EXTERIOR STORAGE
Overview thoughts are presented regarding  the inescapable requirement of managing household trash.
d8.13 ELECTRIC SERVICE, HOT WATER
Outlines electrical service and electrical panel location options and access requirements. Hot water heating devices/appliances are summarized as are location strategies and closet requirements.
d8.14 HVAC POSITIONING
Default allowance for ducted systems this project is explained. Shown are ommon locations and positioning for air handling units.
d8.15 HVAC SYSTEM SCHEMATICS
1, 2, and 3 level home profiles showing hvac schematics with 1 and 2 air handlers and their basic duct positioning.

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