Susquehanna

HouseSynergis Design Competition

427 California Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951

April 1, 2011

CCCTC

1620 River Road Clearfield PA, 16830

Team Members

Aaron Fleck Clearfield

Tyler Lezzer Curwensville

Baron Snyder West Branch

Eddie Hubler West Branch

Nick Ertmer West Branch

Dylan Riggleman Philipsburg-Osceola

River‟s Bend Residential Development

Lot 11 (.3 Acres)Lot 11 - Actual Photograph

Enlarged View

Lot 11 (.3 Acres)

Hand Drawn Ink Wash RenderingHand Drawn Ink Wash Rendering

Outline Created with Revit Model – Photograph Edited with Photoshop

Preliminary Design Criteria

General1100 Square Feet

Front Door Facing Road

ADA Requirements

LEED Considerations

Plan Layout

Building Products

Construction Methods

Appearance

Cost Considerations

Materials

Construction

KitchenApproximately 200 Square Feet

Southern Maximum Natural Lighting

ADA Compliant – Kraftmaid Passport Series

L or U shaped

Integral Laundry

BathroomWalk in Bathtub

ADA Grab Bars

Approximately 75 Square Feet

FoyerPlace to Walk in

Closet for Storing Shoes

Approximately 50 Square Feet

Master BedroomApproximately 200 Square Feet

Bigger then Other Bedroom

Guest Room/HobbyApproximately 150 Square Feet

Two Purpose Room

Living roomOpen to Kitchen/Dining Room.

Dining/GardenGarden for Scenery

Southern Side for Natural Lighting

Approximately 200 Square Feet

Exterior Renderings

Floor PlanThe final floor plan evolved from our

preliminary design criteria. The most

challenging thing was to keep the

basic layout and stay within 1100

square feet total area while using

modular dimensions.

Area Plan

Kitchen DesignWall Color:

„Sherwin Williams'

“Energetic Orange”

The Team Chose Kraftmaid Passport

Series Cabinetry For Several

Reasons:

• Known for Quality

• Availability

• ADA Compliant

• Large Selection

Floor:

“Mohawk”

“Bamboo”

Stain:

“Burnished Ginger”

Cabinet Style:

“Arlington Maple Miter-Door Style”

Counter Top:

Dow –Quartz

“Mineral Pearl”

Base 2 Pull Width

Trays

Waste basketPantry pull out

Washer & Dryer

Energy Star Compliant,

and ADA Compliant

Refrigerator

ADA Compliant And Energy Star

Compliant

Dishwasher

ADA compliant And

Energy Star Compliant

Stove

ADA complaint, and Energy

Star Compliant

Base 3 drawer Sink Base Dish washer cabinet

•Wall Color

“Sherwin Williams'

“Energetic Orange”

Floor:“Bamboo”

Ceiling;

“Sherwin Williams”

“Morning sun”

Kitchen Design

Living

Room

Wall Colors: „Sherwin

Williams‟ “Energetic Orange”

& “Morning Sun”

Ceiling: „Sherwin Williams‟

“Morning Sun” Floor: “Bamboo”

Dining RoomWall Colors: „Sherwin Williams‟

„Energetic Orange” & “Morning

Sun”

Ceiling: „Sherwin Williams‟

“Morning Sun”

Floor: BambooGlen Gery “St. Augustine “Thin Brick

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom Carpet:

„ShawFloor‟

“Copper Crest”

Master Bedroom Wall Color2:

„Sherwin Williams‟

“Muslin”

Master Bedroom Ceiling Color:

„Sherwin Williams‟

“Muslin”

Master Bedroom Wall Color:

„Sherwin Williams„

“Fire Works”

Spare Bed Room / Hobby Room

Spare Bed room Wall Color:

„Sherwin Williams'

“Stream”

Spare Bedroom Wall / Ceiling color:

„Sherwin Williams‟ “Muslin”

Bathroom

Bathroom Flooring Color:

„Mohawk‟

“Slate”

Bathroom Wall Color:

„Sherwin Williams‟

“Rhapsody Lilac”

Bathroom Ceiling Color:

„Sherwin Williams‟

“Whimsical White”

Foyer

Foyer Wall Color:

„Sherwin Williams‟

“Overjoy”

Foyer Ceiling:

„Sherwin Williams‟

“Full Moon”

Dining Room Floor:

“Bamboo”

Building Section

• We chose to make a single story house with no

basement because the occupants wouldn‟t be able to use a

basement and it would cost a lot more money than using slab

on grade construction.

• We looked at many different foundation options but

decided to use 10” CMU‟s because they‟re cost efficient, a

natural material and are made only 3 miles from our building

site.

• We used 2x4 studs @ 24” OC for our walls because it

uses less materials, it is cost efficient , and we chose NU-

WOOL for the cavity because it has a high R- Value and makes

a very dense wall.

• We agreed on using thin brick veneer because it is

cost efficient ,it is made only 7 miles from our building site, it is

very durable, requires little to no maintenance and still has the

same great look of brick but uses a lot less natural material.

• We chose Hardie Board siding because it resists

damage from insects, wind and hail, water resistant ,it can not

catch fire, good in cold climate and humid climates, requires

little maintenance and creates a dense wall.

• We chose SIPs panels because we have a cathedral

ceiling and wanted the massive beams to be shown and

because the greatly decrease heating and cooling costs

• We used 2” EPS below the slab because it is water

resistance, and has a high compressive strength.

Wall Section

Wall Section

Roof DesignATAS International, Inc

6612 Snowdrift Road

Allentown Pa 18106

(610) 395-8445

SUSTAINBLE BUILDING PRODUCTS

ATAS INTERNATIONAL, INC

• ATAS – “Scan Roof”

• Metal Roofing Panels

• “Medium Bronze”

• “ATAS” Metal Roofing Panels

• Model: Scan Roof – SCP163

• Color: Medium Bronze

• Cedar Shake Look

• LEED Points

– LESS NEED FOR REPLACEMENT

– RECYCLED CONTENT

– LOCAL MANUFACTURER

– LESS WASTE

– LESS SAVINGS ON HEATING AND COOLING COSTS

• Reasons for choosing Pella

– Triple Pane Window

– More Energy Efficient

– Enviromently Friendly

– Superior Noise Reduction

• Styles

– Awning

– Double-Hung

– Casement

– Fixed

• Designer Series

– Exclusive Snap-In Between-The-Glass Blinds and Fabric Shades

– Decorative Panels and Grilles

– Triple-Pane for Energy Efficiency

Awning

Casement

Double-Hung

Windows

LEED

• Ceiling

– Paint

• Contains low VOC

• Walls

– Paint

• Contains low VOC

– Insulation

• Dow Styrofoam

• Nu-Wool – Recycled Content

• Flooring

– Carpeting

• The Carpeting we chose called “Smart

Strand” by Mohawk is made with corn

starch

• It has very low VOC

– Bamboo

• The reason we used bamboo is because

it is a highly renewable resource and it

has great durability

Interior Materials Exterior Materials

•Siding

•Hardie Board •Made locally

•No VOC

•Low Maintenance

•Outsanding Durability

•Glen-Gray Thin-Brick•Natural Materials

•No VOC

•Low Maintenance

•Made 7 Miles from Building Site

•Less Material than standard brick

Other Considerations

• Location

– House is close to shopping, Hospital, Parks,

Entertainment, Restaurants

• Construction

– Energy efficient design with standard

construction methods

• Overall Layout

– Southern exposure

– Small square footage

– Efficient design

– Central plumbing

• Content

– Energy Star appliances

– Efficient heating and cooling systems

• Promotion

– We setup a website for the project and will be

adding content after project is submitted

– http://susquehannahouse.wordpress.com/

American National StandardAccessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

306.2 Toe Clearance

609 Grab Bars

•Designed as per; Chapter 10 Dwelling and Sleeping Units

•402 Accessible Route maintained throughout residence

•All appliances ADA compliant

•All Plumbing fixtures ADA compliant

American National Standard

Accessible and Usable Buildings and

Facilities

Section 404 Doors & Doorways

Software

• Autodesk Revit Architecture

– Construct 3D model – various

components

• Custom Walls, Roofs,

Windows, Site

• Documentation: Renderings,

Plans, Sections, Etc.

– Generate sections and details

– Walkthrough

• Photoshop

– Picture Adjustment

– Rendering enhancement

• Microsoft Power Point

– Presentations

• Autodesk 3Ds Max Design

– Renderings

• Autodesk Autocad

– Custom components

•Ink wash

•Learned the basic of developing an ink wash design

•Insulation and R values

•We learned about R-Values and how they relate to

building materials

•We followed the guidelines in the 2009 International

Residential Code: Table 1102.1 Insulation and

Fenestration Requirements by Component

•Zone 6

•Wood Frame Wall R-Value – 13+5 (meaning 13

in the wall cavity and 5 insulated sheathing) or

20

•Slab R-Value: R10 – 4 Feet Deep

•We looked at various insulation types and buildings

methods and decided to use cavity insulation with

insulated sheathing to reduce the amount of materials

used and reduce potential for stud ghosting.

•Standard Residential Construction Methods

•Slab on grade

•Wood frame construction

•Sips

•CMU Foundation

•ADA codes

•How to design a house to be ADA compliant

•Kitchen Design

•The different shapes of kitchen L, U - Island

•Various door styles, finishes, materials

•Countertop types

•Manufacturers

•Plumbing Fixtures – How to choose ADA compliant

•Residential Design

•Open plans, Living – Service – Sleeping Areas

•Bubble Plans

•Windows

•Window frames: Wood, Aluminum

•Different styles of Window grills

•Different window panes (multiple panes)

•Different styles of windows and how they are used

in different ways

•You can fill double pane with argon to increase the

R value.

•You can put low E inside or outside the window or

both to allow light through that blocks UV rays and

radiation

•Egress Requirements

•Manufactures

•LEED points

•We learned how the point system works and how

to make are house LEED certified

•Site planning

•We learned about property lines, contours, utilities,

and set backs.

•We Learned to put deciduous trees on the south

side to block the sun in the summer but let sun in in

the winter to heat up the house.

•Most windows on southern side of house

•Modular Dimensions

How to make a modular house

The rules to design a house is modular

CMU‟s

Odd Feet: inches are 4”

Even Feet: inches are 0” or 8”

Minimize waste from un used materials

Lessons We Learned