1. RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
Design report
Basic
architectural
design II
Prepared by; Eyuel Asrat
Id UGR/23344/13

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Abstract
Residential architecture is, quite simply, the process of designing and building
residential, non-commercial properties and living spaces. Residential architecture
includes everything from townhomes to mansions to apartment complexes and
everything in between. It can be modern or nostalgic. Residential architecture is all
about capturing the needs and desires of the homeowner and translating these often
obscure concepts into a real life home of their dreams.

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Table of contents
01: Introduction page 4
Introduction page 4
Project aim page 5
Project objectives page 5
02: site Analysis page 6
Site introduction page 6
Macro & Micro site analysis page 6
Significant site issues page 7
03: Project Background & Design strategies page 8
Program page 8
Design strategies page 10
Design intention and site response page 10
Environmental considerations page 12
Material considerations page 12
04: Design Proposal page 13
Site plan page 14
Floor plans page 15
Elevations page 17
Sections page 20
Perspectives page 24
Detail drawings page 25
Reference page 26

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List of Table
Table 1 site coordinate page 8
Table 2 Room programing page 9
List of Figures
Figure 1 site topography
Figure 2,3 bubble diagram
Figure 4 site plan
Figure 5,6 floor plans
Figure 7-11 elevation
Figure 12,13 section
Figure 14,15 perspective
Figure 16-19 detail drawing

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Introduction
It is a residence design at Adama built to adopt the collaboration of functional and
aesthetic value without away from the norm of the environment and society. In
other hand the residential building is designed economically and utilizing available
ways of design and construction.
The house has two stories. The ground with living area and the first floor with the
master bad room and other important rooms

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Project aim
Accessible; for the use or the owner/client the project must fulfill the
accessible level
Cost effective; the cost must be effective because the project is not luxurious
it’s for middle class family residence
Functional achievable; the function must fulfill the basic requirements of
single family residential and also must fulfill supplementary functional
elements on the project
Aesthetic valued; the project should achieve aesthetical value without away
from developed from
Project objectives
With consideration of all of the mentioned aim to develop standardize
residential building also with the consideration of environmental values and
solidarity of the society of the surrounding site Analysis

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Site introduction
Location Adama city is located in Oromia national regional state, its astronomical
location is 8°44’ north latitude and 39°04’ east longitude foundation. Adama
mostly know as windy city.
Macro & Micro site analysis
Macro ;Neighborhood context the existing and proposed building uses in the
neighborhood is residential and newly constructed buildings or under
construction residential buildings The site found apart from the main road by
to blocks so due to the fact there is less activity of strong vehicle or
pedestrian traffic.
Micro;
STRENGTH
1. The location of the site is in the middle of the residential house area so
it is suitable for to be residential building.
2. The site does not have much noise pollution.
3. Site do have existing vegetation.
WEAKNESS
1. Currently the site has not well preserved.
OPPORTUNITY
1. The site is close to public services and commercial services like bank
and educational center.
THREAT
1. Because of throwing garbage on the site it may affect the site demand.

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Significant site issues
Site location; the site found in Adama city. Adama city is a central
Oromia region of Ethiopia.
The coordinate of the site
Table 1 site coordinate
Size; Buildable area of the site it has cover 190.33 m2 area and it
bounded by other nearby buildings including the street.
Topography;
Points X Y
A 8.5677717 39.2996940
B 8.5678645 39.2997044
C 8.5678380 39.2998973
D 8.5677491 39.2998673

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Figure 1 site topography
Project Background & Design strategies
Program
The program developed according to international and local architectural
standards.
Table 2 Room programing
FLOOR ROOM NAME NUMBER OF ROOM AREA BY m2
Ground floor
Living room 1 22
Dining and kitchen room 1 12
Store room 1 4
Verandah 1 5
Common toilet 1 4
Guest room 1 11
Circulation area 1 13
Sub total 71m2
First floor
Master Bed room 1 19
Bed room 2 9*2
Study room 1 7
Bath room 2 5*2
Master Bath room 1 19
Circulation area 1 17
Sub total 90m2
Grand total 161 m2

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Figure 2
Figure 3
Guest
room
Circulation
area
Guest
room
Kitchen and
dining room
Store and
laundry
Common
toilet Maid
room
Verandah
Verandah
Master bed
room
Master bath
Circulation
area
Study
room
Bed room
Bath room
Bath
room
Ground floor
First floor
Bubble diagram

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Design strategies
To keep people comfortable you’ll need to use the right combination of passive
and active design strategies. High-performance buildings use the right blend of
passive and active design strategies to minimize energy, materials, water, and land
use.
Passive design strategies; The building use natural energy sources instead
of purchased energy like electricity. These strategies include daylighting,
natural ventilation, and solar energy. Due to the orientation the site.
Active design strategies; Use purchased energy to keep the building
comfortable while at the night. These strategies include forced-air HVAC
systems, heat pumps, radiant panels or chilled beams, and electric lights.
To sum up the everything that has been started so far the building use both
passive and active design strategies
Design intention and site response
Design intention
Form and image goal
The aesthetic and psychological impact: the aesthetic impact
I planed the aesthetic view of the building should be attractive without adding of
some curvy structure thus the aesthetic view of the building centralized on solid
form which is help to associate with the concept of the building in that case I try to
organize solid forms as much as possible
Psychological impact
The organization of the form or the orientation of the form make the building
psychologically valid because the for include voids and extrusion.
In that case the void gives mentally relief for the person who Use the building and
it gives wide opening view for the building. Which makes clear view to outdoor
scenario.
How should it relate to the surrounding? There is no big difference but because
of the concept and the idea it has a bit difference from the surrounding. The
concept try to express the character of the client and try to collaborate the aesthetic
value of the building the functionality of the building.

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In other hand it should not be have a big difference from the surrounding because
of the owner of the building wants to socialize with the environment so if building
structure has a big difference it may will be the barrier between the client and his
neighbor because socialization with the environment need adaptation with the
environment thus the image similarity and distinct form may affect the living
experience so it also affect the adaptation of the environment. So in this case it
shall not to be big difference.
Are there historic cultural and/or context implication? There is no historical
cultural and/or context implications
Function goal
Functionally the building must include the basic or mandatory function of the
building such as
 Living room
 Bed room
 Kitchen
 Bath room
And also the building must have additional room in order to reach the attainable
went of the residences such as
 Study room
 Guest room
 Store
 Verandah
The building went to be accommodate 4 and plus one.
The building design suitable for the small family size and it gives more intractable
space for all member of the family and also the room arrangement must be
accessible.
Financial goals
To satisfy the client wants with the consideration of the client budget

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Site response
The site will response when the area occupied the plot area must be
harmonized with the environment
Environmental considerations
Sewage disposal the project consider sewage disposal by using septic tank
under the ground of the plot area.
Water supply due to the good supplement if water in the environment the
project use direct pipe line from the mine city water supplement
Solar radiation and ventilation the building has orientation advantage as I
mentioned in the site analysis so I used pure glass wall in order to get
morning sun light.
On the other hand for the exact purpose of ventilation this actively
demonstrate that including the clear wall glass and other window opening
allow ventilated air to the building by all direction of the building based on
the wind direction of the site.
Vegetation in order achieve the greenery the project has consider greenery
area
Legal restriction on the project try to consider some legal restriction along
the line of site back other neighborhood area
Material considerations
Structural; on the project apply frame/lattice structure with the include of
structural element
Durability; the building constructed by hallow concert block which means
the block doesn’t rot, warp or glow mold extreme weather. Even with a
lifespan of up to 100 years, so we can be sure the building’s structural
integrity is not compromised over the years
Aesthetic; by the organization composition of the form and selection along
lines of architectural texture which means the extrusion gives the building
architectural texture and also the color combination of the building which is
white and black colors displays the asymmetry between the upper and the
lower of the parts of the building mostly observed on the side of the building.

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Design proposal
Site plan
Figure 4

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Floor plans;
Ground floor
Figure 5

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First floor
Figure 6

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Elevation;
Front (east elevation)
Figure 7

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Back (west elevation)
Figure 8

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Side (north elevation)
Figure 9

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Side (south elevation)
Figure 10

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Figure 11

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Section drawing;
Section 1
Figure 12

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Section 2
Figure 13

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Perspective;
Exterior
Figure 14
Interior
Figure 15

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Detail drawing;
Figure 16 Figure 17
Figure 18 Figure 19

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Reference
Web sites
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov
https://www.firstiarchitecture.co.uk
https://shura.shu.ac.uk
https://www.projectmanager.com
https//www.caandesign.com
https//sites.tufts.edu.com
Books
Ronald L.geren 2016
International code council 2017
James A. LaGro,jr. 2011
Edward T.White 1983