Thursday, November 11, 2010

Stairs


Straight run stairs
-It is one of the most common steps found in homes. You don't have to worry about taking a 90 degree turn you have straight shot up to the second floor. The best part of these stairs is that they are cheap.

L stairs
-These kinds of stairs are used when there isn't enough room for straight run steps. They have only one landing so the best part is if you fall down them at least you have a place to stop!

Double L
-They have two landings. They are used when there isn't enough space for a L stair or straight run.

Winder stairs
- This steps are very dangerous because of the pie shaped steps. This step is used if there is not enough room for L stairs.

U stairs
- The flights of these stairs are parallel. Wide U wide space in between flights. Narrow U little or no space to move around.

Spiral Stairs
-Used when little space is available. They are gainning in popularity. They are not very safe on the count that if you fall you can go over the edge.

Circular stairs
-Irregualr curve or arc. Trapizoid shaped steps. They are exspensive to build.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Roof Portfolio

Butterfly roof
-it looks like a butterfly obviously
-More of a curved roof









Curved Pannel Roof
-The roofs are all different sizes
-Its not in a row like shown in our packet they are spread out more.








Dutch Hip Roof
-It has a single window in the dorm like part of the roof
-Small Pitch







Flat Roof
-Smooth surface
-Leads into a Hip style roof










 Folded Plate
-5 Peaks
-Extends outward








Gable Roof
-Extends out a little ways
-Small Pitch










Gambrel Roof
-Looks like a barn
- Big Pitch










Hip Roof
- small over hangs
-Small roof











Shed Roof
- Slanted roof
-Over hang











Winged Gable roof
- Tall peaks
-Over hangs

Thursday, September 23, 2010

House designs


-2 story House
Slanted Roof
Easy Heating
Small upstairs









-Beach House
Lots of room
Tall Stairs
2 stall garage








-Cape Cod House
Big entrance door
Small-but expandable living space
Heating is a problem








-Craftsman House
Lots of windows
Big entrance
Large 1 stall garage









-French Country
BIG LOT
Tall roofs
Many windows







-Mediterranean House
Half Circle window 2nd story
Balcony
Rectangular Roof







-Ranch House
No stair
Heating issues
Long roof







-Sloping lot house
Walk out basement
3 car garage
Slanted driveway











-Southern House
Balcony's on both sides
Steep Roof
3 Dorm windows










-Split or Bi level House
Stairs to front door
Small Garage
Not disable acessable