Create a residential design for a family dwelling.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Demonstrate understanding and application of elements and principles of residential design for a family dwelling.
(b) Investigate specific residential needs (e.g., traffic patterns, number of family members, family needs, individual preferences, diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives, accessibility).
(c)

Create a residential design for personal use and apply qualities of good functional design, such as:

  • investigating relevant building codes and by-laws;
  • analyzing options for house size and orientation on lot;
  • dividing home into zones (e.g., living; sleeping, cooking and dining spaces);
  • investigating and applying coordination of exterior design with the surrounding landscape; and,
  • exploring use and location of various residential construction materials used in the construction of a typical house.
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