Crafting Additional Dwelling Spaces
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
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User-friendly space design for ease of movement and maximizing storage
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Proportionately sized windows for each room for experiencing the outdoors
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Ensuring minimum ceiling heights
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Sizing rooms to building code dimensions
COMFORT &
FLOW
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Energy-efficient insulation in exterior walls
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Double-glazed windows and door glass to minimize heat loss
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Energy-saving lighting fixtures
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Water-efficient plumbing fixtures
ENERGY & WATER
EFFICIENCY
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Sound-rated insulation in ceilings to limit transfer of airborne sounds
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Resilient channels in ceiling assembly to absorb vibrating sounds
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Sound-rated walls around furnace rooms to quite sounds from furnace
MINIMIZE SOUND TRANSFER
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Masking off construction area to control dust
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Replacement of furnace filter at end of project
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Disposal of discarded materials
CLEAN JOB SITE
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Fire-rated insulation and drywall in/on basement ceilings
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Interconnected smoke alarms
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Sprinklers and self-closing fire-rated doors for furnace rooms
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Smoke detection device on furnace trunk
FIRE SAFETY
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Proportionately sized windows for each room for inflow of daylight
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Electrical lighting layout and controls designed licensed electrician
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Glass at top (lite) of exterior doors for maximum natural lighting
SUFFICIENT
LIGHTING
MEANS OF EGRESS
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At least one window with larger enough opening for emergency use
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Separate side entrances for independent access
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Separate walk-up entrances for increased privacy
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Using building code-approved materials
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Exercising proven trade practices
- Constructing according to building codes
STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY
INDOOR AIR
QUALITY
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Venting drain pipes by licensed plumbers
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Return vents for air circulation by furnace
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Ventilation of bath fans and rangehoods to exterior
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Creating sufficient space at bottom of interior doors to promote air circulation
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Wiring and panel upgrades by licensed electricians
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Inspection of rough and finish electrical by Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
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GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry
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Framing to secure future grab bar installation in bathrooms
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Low shower curbs for ease of in/out
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Slip-resistance mosaic tiles on shower floors
ACCESSIBILITY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
by DESIGN
DELIVERED BY CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY