Property:Development:Construction:Specifications
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Summary
The following are Specifications specific to Construction on properties.
Specifications
Kit Homes Specifications
- TBD
Design Specifications
- Groundwork:
- Pad must have perimeter drainage.
- Entrances:
- Coats must not be visible outside of house. Provide an aerated deep cupboard to put coats, even if wet.
- Must Not provide just a coat-rack or hooks (bulky coats are visible from many angles, through windows, and create a messy first impression of the residence, even from outside, looking at the house).
- Shoes/boots must out of view in the entrance way. Provide a window seat shelf, and ground stop bar, under and behind which which they can be placed out of the way.
- If the same entrance cannot be shared between primary and secondary spaces, a second, simpler, external entrance must be provided directly to wing primary space (playroom).
* Rooms:
- The space must provide for 3 rooms, separated in two zones: a master bedroom + child bedroom on one side of the house, a bedroom and a teen social/play in a secondary zone.
- Bathrooms:
- Must provide two bathrooms: one on either wing. The second bathroom makes the guest wing independent, usable by returning teens, or boarders taken in to pay higher mortgages.
- Kitchen:
- The kitchen must have a dining room facing 110cm deep counter (not just facing the wall).
- The kitchen counter must provide an external 40cm recess for either stools or cabinetry (eg: wine storage and display)
- The oven, and accompanying venting must be against a wall (vents are more or less useless when open on 4 sides).
- The range must be gas based.
- Would require excessive solar panels.
- The stove should be electrical. Note this will impact solar panel requirements.
* living room:
- Must be continuous with dining room.
- Must be at least 5 x 6 m
- Dining room:
- Bedrooms:
- Electrical:
- Plumbing:
- Fixtures:
- Interior Finish:
- Flooring:
- Landscaping:
- Driveway:
Plans Specifications
Demolition Specifications
- TBD
Groundwork Specifications
- The ground should be formed for drainage before any gravel is laid down.
Services Specifications
TBD
Foundation Specifications
If pouring a foundation, remember to consider: * Sandbox for draining tubs that can be post-finished (allows for location adjustment) 1) * Don't forget drainage of AC unit!2) * Kitchen:
- cold water supply for fridge (icecubes)
- hot/cold for sink
- sink drain
* Bathroom
- hot/cost for sink
- hot/cold for shower
- hot/cold for bath
- floor drain
- sink drain
- shower drain
- bath drain
Carpentry Specifications
Structure Specifications
Siding Specifications
Specifications to keep in mind include:
- TBD.
Roof Specifications
Specifications to keep in mind include:
- TBD.
Window Specifications
- TBD
Door Specifications
- TBD
Siding Specifications
Specifications to keep in mind include:
- TBD.
Electrical Specifications
Specifications to consider include the following:
- TBD
Plumbing Specifications
Specifications to consider include the following:
- TBD
Kitchens and Bathrooms Specifications
- TBD
Ceiling Specifications
- For modularity objectives, ensure electrical circuits necessary for downlights for each space are in place beforehand.
- For safety objectives, ensure all downlights produce low temperatures (use more lights rather than needing more powerful lights).
- For safety objectives, avoid needing lights in cupboards than may be left on and forgotten, building up excessive heat.
- For resource objectives, ensure placement of hvac vents system is considered beforehand.
- For resource objectives, ensure bathroom ventilation is considered beforehand.
- For resource objectives, ensure laundry ventilation is considered beforehand.
- For resource objectives, ensure kitchen ventilation is considered beforehand.
Flooring Specifications
- TBD
Painting Specifications
- TBD
Driveway Specifications
Landscaping Specifications
- TBD