affordable housing design
In this project, my partner and I had to design an affordable house that fit the constraints put by our instructor and the client. The constraints to this project is to create a design of a house that follows the Habitat for Humanity guidelines and adheres to the residential codes. We had to follows a couple of codes that we learned throughout the semester. Another constraint is to use an universal design. We decided to use a cubic style house with a gable roof because it seemed more easily to use. The last constraint that we had to incorporate green and sustainable features. We decided to use solar panel since or house should be located along the coast of Malibu, CA. Our client required us to design his house close to the beach and also close to the mountains. Malibu was our only choice. It is located near the beach and near by there is a mountain range. In the house, he demanded that there will be three rooms in the second floor and one in the first floor. He wanted a deck to hang out with friends and family. his back yard is big so he can put anything that he desires.