Sustainable Habitat for Humanity House
Freshman Drafting/Sophomore Revit Residential Design
the house and front yard from the driveway
rendering of the house from the southwest; exterior cladding is orange fiber cement panels and dark gray fiber cement lapboard, materials that last longer and require less maintenance than traditional vinyl siding. the roof overhang was calculated based on the site and its orientation to keep the sun out during the summer and allow it in during the winter.
interior elevations show the kitchen and laundry room, as well as the dining area and living room.
the house and front yard from the driveway
Case Study in Green Alternatives for Habitat for Humanity
Designed with LEED certification in mind, the Sustainable Habitat for Humanity house is an example of sustainable design in every sense while staying within modest space requirements. At less than 1000 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home provides an open concept kitchen and dining area, a double-height living space, and plenty of natural light, taking into account site orientation, solar passive heating, and thermal mass. In this way the home seeks to be sustainable in its energy-efficiency, natural resources (rainwater collection), health (low-VOC finishes), and quality materials.