Tiny homes

1) What are some of the ways the three people increased livable space while using little actual space?
They used spaces for multiple purposes, they did not leave any space unused, and they tried to make things appear larger

2) Would one solution work better in certain situations? For the three, where would this solution be best implemented?
yes- the first is best for creating a home from a small empty space, the cabin would be best for adventurers in nature-filled areas, and the last would be best for refitting an existing tiny space.

3) If you owned one of these dwellings, which would you live in? Why?
I would live in the one with the sliding walls- I prefer having options as to how my living space is used

Ac tivity 3.4.6

a. What is the requirement concerning existing plant materials? (Section 4.A.7)
clearance of existing plants should be limited to that which is absolutely necessary

b. What landscaping treatment is required for detention/retention ponds? (Section 4.A.9)
should be landscaped with shade trees, ornamental trees, hedges, etc.

c. What landscape materials are prohibited? (Section 4.B.1.d)
rocks, gravel, stone, asphalt, and thorn-bearing plant species

d. What is the class of the proposed parking lot? (Section 5.B.1)
class B

e. What percent of the parking area is required to be landscaped?
5%

f. What is the maximum parking lot island size? (Section 5.C.1)
750 square feet

g. What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a single row of parking? What types of
plantings must it include? (Section 5.C.1.a)
180 square feet

h. What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a double row of parking? (Section 5.C.1.b)
240 square feet

i. What is the requirement at the end of parking rows? (Section 5.C.1.c)
each end should have a landscape island

j. What perimeter parking lot landscaping is required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? Assume that the property abuts other commercial facilities and public streets. (Section 5.D.2)
2 staggered canopy trees, 33 shrubberies

k. Is a landscape buffer yard required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? (Table 12.0.7.E)
yes

l. What is the requirement for screening trash receptacle enclosures? (Section 8.B.1)
completely screened by a wall on three sides matching the materials, fourth side shall
consist of a metal gate or other similar materials completely hiding the trash receptacle

m. What is the requirement for street trees? Although Highway 37 is a state road, for the purposes of this activity, assume that both adjacent streets are city streets. You will have to access Article 6: Site Design and Improvement Standards at (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm. (Article 6, Part M)
Trees shall be planted as a public improvement along any new subdivision street. The cost of street trees and installation shall be born by the developer. The spacing of the street trees shall be every 40 to 60 feet.

activity 3.4.2

· How many parking spaces are required for the Keystone Library? Show your calculation. (COO Table 9, Section 159.142 or UDO Table 10.0.3.B)
123*76=9348 9348/300=31.16, round to 32

· What distance must parking lots be set back from the property line? ((UDO Section 4.B.1)
20 feet

· Assuming a 90 degree parking angle, what size parking spaces should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)
9' x18'


· What aisle width should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)
24'

· Describe the requirements on driveway (ingress and egress) location from adjacent property lines and intersections. (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)
25'

· What is the maximum driveway width that can be used for a non-residential development? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)
36'


· What is the drainage runoff requirement for parking and driveway areas? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.2)
Drainage of Runoff. Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks. Any runoff generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities.

· Is parking lot lighting required? What is the requirement? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.4)
Parking Lot Lighting. A minimum of one foot-candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking lot. Illumination of off-street parking areas shall be arranged and/or shielded so as not to reflect direct rays of light onto adjacent properties or streets

· How many accessible parking spaces are required? (COO Table 11, Section 159.144 or UDO Table 10.0.5)
2

· Is a loading area required for the library? (COO Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.A)
yes

· How many loading berths are required for the library? (COO Table 13, Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.B)
1

· In terms of parking lot landscaping requirements, what class of parking lot is required for the library? (Section 159.184)
B

· Describe the overall interior parking lot landscape requirements.
5%


· What are the requirements for single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?
180 sq ft

· What are the requirements for double row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?
240 sq ft

· Where can one find the perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements? You may need to reference this information later.
Table 12.0.5.D.2.

· What other landscaping requirements are contained in the code of ordinances?
perimeter landscaping- provide sitting areas
interior landscaping- hanging baskets

· Describe the requirements for trash receptacle enclosures. (Section 159.187)
enclosed on three sides by same material; fence on last side

3.2.8 Essential Questions

1. How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?

You need larger footings and stronger beams and girders in areas with heavier loads.

2. What factors determine whether soil is suitable to support a structure?

density, compacting ability

3. What considerations influence the depth and height of the foundation?

frost level, soil type

4. What are the typical modes of failure of a concrete footing?

soil heave, breaking due to insufficient thickness

3.1 essential questions

1. How do Land Use and Development regulations help or hinder development in a community?
They help by making sure land is used properly and by preventing construction on a contaminated site, and they hurt by sometimes preventing use of land because there is nobody wanting to build on a particular spot of land for its zoned use.

2. Why are building codes important in the construction of buildings?
Without them, buildings would be constructed haphazardly and without regard for use or location.

3. How does commercial building design and construction differ from residential building design and construction?
Commercial buildings usually are larger and have higher traffic and loads than residential buildings.

4. What factors influence the choice of commercial construction materials?
Cost, strength, and weight

5. How do sustainable design alternatives, such as a green roof, impact the environment and quality of life?
Sustainable design alternatives often make things more attractive as well as making them more energy efficient.

3.1.5 Structural Efficiency report

Our structure was strong and sturdy, holding 10 pounds before being tested to its breaking point. It was also highly structurally efficient, but even after improvements, it still had definite room to improve, particularly in the base.

Our structure held 10 pounds successfully.

Structural efficiency rating = 143

Preliminary testing told us that we needed to improve the support in the center of the base level of the structure. Without time to make major compensations or adjustments, we quickly added the small central pillar. Beyond that, we only tweaked the structure's base a little to prevent the possibility of collapse due to leaning supports. If we had had time, I would have liked to move some of the supports and rid ourselves of the center support on the base without damaging the structural integrity.

1.    What factors could affect the choice of materials for the structural frame of a building?
Cost, strength, efficiency

2.     Is it advisable to compare the Structural Efficiency Rating for two different proposed framing systems for a building if one system uses structural steel framing and the other uses cast-in-place concrete? Why or why not? If not, what would be a better comparison to determine efficiency?
It isn't advisable, because they are for totally different purposes.

3.     Why would a structural engineer be more interested in the Structural Efficiency Rating using the maximum design load than the efficiency determined by using the maximum load capacity of the structure?
It will show that it is strong enough to hold what it needs to and not more.

3.1.2 Land Use and Development Regulations