T1005R-BASIC HOUSE DESIGNS

This house design lends itself to easy cooling since the ceiling is not directly under the roof. Several windows provide effective ventilation.

• Two-story design

• One-and-one-half-story design

• Split-level design.

• One-story ranch design

An analysis should be made of ____ to determine if the house plan is as functional as it could be.

• Traffic circulation

• Traffic movement

• Air circulation

• Walking paths

Which of the following house designs takes advantage of a sloping or hilly lot?

• One-story ranch design

• One-and-one-half-story design

• Two-story design

• Split-level design

Which of the following is a feature of the one-story ranch design?

• Minimal heating costs

• Economical to build.

• Limited hall space.

• Easily adapted to indoor-outdoor living

Which of the following best describes a two-story design?

• It is economical to build, requires a smaller lot, and has a small roof and foundation area compared to interior space of most other designs.

• It is built on one level. Thus, patios, porches, and terraces are possible outside any room.

• Little hall space is needed and the sleeping, living, and service areas are on different levels.

• About one-third of the ceiling is directly under the roof, so adequate ventilation and insulation should be provided.

Which of the following is an advantage of the one-and-one-half-story design?

• Attic may be expanded to achieve more livable space.

• Dormers may be added for light and ventilation

• Heating costs are minimized

• All answers are correct

Which of the following is a feature of the split-level design

• The design makes efficient use of space

• The design makes efficient use of space

• May be built with either a basement or crawl space

• All answers are correct

Which of the following are advantages of the two-story design?

• Heating is relatively simple and economical because heat naturally rises from the first to the second floor

• The design easily meets the needs of a retired couple or newly married couple

• Exterior maintenance is simple and requires no special equipment

• This style is popular today because many variations on the basic design are possible

The family room, garage, and shop are commonly found on the ____ level in a split-level design.

• Intermediate

• Living

• Basement

• Sleeping

In the ____ split-level home design, the house looks like a ranch in the front and a two-story structure from the back.

• side-by-side

• front-to-back

• back-to-front

• reversed split