Building a House
Transcript: Building Sites free standing and designed for the members of one family Property tax and location of site matter! (hills=more expensive) House size is calculated in square feet (avg. house= 1,400-1,600 sq. ft Cost of land in some communities is high, so large buildings are used to house families Made from concrete blocks that is fastened together with mortar Outside of homes may be covered with: Walls may be covered with: Floors may be covered with: Advantages: House Design Utilities: electricity, natural gas, water, and sewage disposal What's the order? design by Dóri Sirály for Prezi The property they are built on is called a building site Identify different residential dwellings Explain the differences between manufactured homes and site-built houses apartments, townhomes, condos, Some building sites are better than others Foundation Basic Types of Homes Part of the house that rests on the ground and supports the structure House Construction Insulation is what keeps a house warm in the winter Describe how building site is chosen Explain how a house is assembled Advantages and disadvantages of building your own home Multi-family includes a low wall that allows for a crawl space Finishing touches (hardwood, interior doors, shelves, counters, etc) are the last to be done Structures of Homes Single-Family Housing 13 million units in the USA Residential buildings: where people live Electricity, water, natural gas, telephone lines, and sewage all need to be available Multi-Family Housing personal preference, building codes, cost, and climate need to be considered After determining design, the next step is to calculate the house size Interior Completed after the exterior is finished The floor is built after the foundation, followed by the walls (with door and window holes), and finally the roof. Built using the same technique as commercial buildings Single-family Manufactured houses, or prefabricated houses have parts of the home made in factories Building a House Ms. Emily Workers then install electric heating, cooling, water, and sewage systems Homes for People