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CM 120 - Building the Human Environment
Fall 2020
Sustainable & Universal Design Dream Home Project
Steven Shearon
Lake Luxury
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction- 2
Site Analysis- 3-4
Climate Analysis- 5-6
Mind Map-7
Functional Program-8
Bubble Diagram-9
Floor Plan-10
House energy efficiency and sustainability-11-12
Universal design features-13
Financial Considerations-14
Bibliography-15
Appendix A- 16
Appendix B- 17
Appendix C-18
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Introduction (191 words)
Size and location
My house will be a smaller house with a larger yard, near Ennis lake in Montana. It will
have three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. This house is meant for me and my
family to be close to a lake for the summertime and relatively close to the sky resorts for the
winter.
Climate
Since I will be building my house in Montana, the climate will be relatively cold. Because
of this my house will have to be insulated and allow for a lot of natural light for warmth. The
summers are relatively mild, meaning there will be less of a need for a cooling system.
Sustainability
To have my house be more efficient I will have thick walls that are insulated well. I will
also have a compost, a garden, an electric furnace, and solar panels that are connected to a
battery.
Budget
The house was able to remain in budget for the total cost of building. As mentioned in
class, this is only a fraction of the total cost of ownership. This is because maintenance and
cost of operation adds up over the years.
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Site Analysis (153 words)
My house is going to be located next to Ennis lake, approximately 57 minutes from
Bozeman, Montana. I chose this location specifically because I believe that Montana is the most
beautiful state in the country and I would love to live next to the lake. I will orientate my house
to face out toward the lake with a path that leads into the property from the road. The house
will be centralized on the property to ensure room in the back for a garden and a patio and also
a front yard. The house will not impact the neighbors very much due to the fact that it is
currently just an empty plot of land. The plot of land that I have chosen has neighbors to the
right, left, and top. For this reason, I may need to add fencing.
Also, I would try to avoid
impacting the environment as much as possible.
Figure 1. Lot drawing
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Figure 2. Lot picture
Figure 3. Lot map
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Climate Analysis (132 words)
The climate in the area of Montana that I have chosen is cold for most of the year. The
winters in Montana are notoriously cold. As shown in figure 4, November- February have an
average temperature that is below freezing. For this reason, one of the best ways to keep my
house energy efficient will be to have a good heating system that does not use too much energy
and heavily insulated walls. During the other months of the year, it is relatively warm and
heating will not be as essential. Many houses in Montana do not have a cooling unit. According
to the climate consultant my house should be orientated to the west for the most sunlight. I will
have more access to natural lighting to the west for heating purposes.
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Mind Map
Figure 4. Mind Map
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Functional Program: Room and Outdoor Space Listing
Room Description
Size (L x W)
Square Footage (SF)
Bathroom
16 x 4
64 ft
½ Bath and laundry Room
6 x 5
30 ft
Bedroom 1
10 x 13
130 ft
Bedroom 2
10 x 13
130 ft
Garage
20 x 15
300 ft
Living room
15 x 10
150 ft
Kitchen
15 x 10
150 ft
Dining room
12 x 12
144 ft
Bathroom
13 x 7
91 ft
Master Bedroom
13 x 13
169 ft
Back Porch
10 x 6
60 ft
Back yard storage
4 x 4
16 ft
Sub Total (SF)
1434 sq ft
Budget
$450,000
1254 SF House
Figure 5. Square foot chart
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Bubble Diagram
Figure 6. Bubble diagram
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Floor Plan
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Figure 7. Floor Plan
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House Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Features (359 words)
Solar panels
For my house I have chosen to use solar panels as the energy source for my house. I
have chosen this because the location of my lot will get a lot of sunlight because it is clear of any
sort of shading. Because Montana has multiple days in a row with cloud coverage, the solar
panels will be connected to batteries that can give the house energy. Solar Panels are most
efficient when they are facing the south. This is good for the orientation of my house because
the largest face of my roof is facing the south.
Compost
I will also be using a compost system to provide nutrients for the garden. According to
the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, compost is good for
the environment because the help save water in gardens because the material holds moisture
better. It is also a form of recycling organic resources and helps to conserve the landfills.
Insulated walls
Montana has very cold winters so good insulation is important to have the house be
efficient. If the insulation is good, then there will be less money and energy on heating.
Cellulose insulation is more effective then fiberglass insulation in very cold climates. For this
reason, I would choose cellulose insulation for my house.
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Natural lighting
Natural lighting is an effective way to get natural heating in the house but more
importantly reduce the amount of energy used on artificial lighting, thereby reducing the
amount of energy used. According to the Green home technology center at Ohio State
University, using an exterior glaze on your windows can increase the amount of natural lighting.
My house will also include a skylight that can be closed with blinds.
Electric Furnace
The electric furnace in my house will help with the heating. The furnace will be powered
through the solar panels and will use hot water to heat the house. Because the house that I
have designed is rather small and well insulated it will not take very much heat to warm the
rooms.
Reclaimed water for the plants in garden
I will also use reclaimed gray water for my garden. Gray water is a term used to describe
the leftover water from showers, sinks, bathtubs, and laundry. This water when filtered is
perfectly good for plants. This will help my home to have less waste in the form of water.
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House Universal Design Features (184 words)
Walkway leading to house
The lot of my house is very long meaning there will be a long driveway and walkway that
will lead up to the house. To make this accessible to people with wheelchairs I will have it be
paved.
Stepless entrance
Many houses have stairs that lead up to the front door. My house will not have any stairs
to make sure that the front door is accessible to everyone.
Storage and cabinet space
Around 50% of the cabinets and storage areas will be ground level to prevent people
from not being able to access storage. This means that I will have many of my cabinets located
under the countertops. Storage in the garage will be at a lower height as well.
Wide Hallways and doorways
Wide Hallways and doorways will ensure that every part of the house is accessible to
people with wheelchairs and other equipment that may be needed for their survival.
Light switches and Thermostats
Light switches and thermostats will be placed at 48” maximum to guarantee that all
occupants and guest of the house can reach them.
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Financial Considerations (165 words)
The house that I have designed is not too expensive because of its location and size.
According to Zillow the empty plot of land that I would purchase to build the house is 33,000$.
Houses in that area that have a similar square footage are marked at about 200,000 dollars.
According to the discover website houses in Montana go for an average of $155 per square foot.
With this calculation my house would be around $222,270. Since Montana has very expensive
areas including Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, and any city bordering Yellowstone, I believe that it
would be on the lower end of $200,000. The construction cost given by the construction cost
calculator said that the total would be about $287,636. This is within the $450,000 budget given
for this project. However, as mentioned in class the cost of construction is only a fraction of the
total cost. According to the total cost of ownership calculator, my house will cost $346,437 for
maintenance and operating expenses.
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Bibliography
Books
1.
BULEI, Ciprian, et al. “Solar Air Heating Collectors in Two Modular Solar Panels Build into a Do-
It-Yourself" Type Project Using Photovoltaic Cells and Recycled Aluminum Cans.”
Acta Technica
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Ding, G. K. C. “Strategies for Sustainable Housing Development - the Challenges from
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International Journal for Housing Science & Its Applications
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Websites
1.
Erik North. “Fiberglass versus Cellulose.”
GreenBuildingAdvisor
, 8 Aug. 2018,
www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/fiberglass-versus-cellulose
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2.
Geisel, Pamela M., and Donna C. Seaver. “Composting Is Good for Your Garden and
Environment .”
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
,
Sept. 2009, anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8367.pdf.
3.
Marsh, Jacob, et al. “Best Solar Panel Angle by Zip Code in 2020: EnergySage.”
Solar
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4.
“Natural Lighting.”
Natural Lighting | Green Home Technology Center
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greenhome.osu.edu/natural-lighting.
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NC, State University. “Universal Design in Housing.”
Universal Design
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APPENDIX A - Total Cost of Ownership
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APPENDIX B - Construction Cost
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APPENDIX C - Mortgage Cost
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