1. How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?

if the weight is to much the soil cant hold the structure and need a better foundation



2. What factors determine whether soil is suitable to support a structure?
the soil type the soil drainage and flood zones





3. What considerations influence the depth and height of the foundation?

frezzing lines and strength of the soil to secure building from sinking and or falling over


4. What are the typical modes of failure of a concrete footing?

cracking or breaking

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3.1 Essensial Questions

3.1 Essensial Questions

Essential Questions

1. How do Land Use and Development regulations help or hinder development in a community?
Could help by not allowing any building were toxic matterial has been dumped or hinder because u have to rezone the land for something else inorder to build on.

2. Why are building codes important in the construction of buildings?
To apply safety for the workers and customers

3. How does commercial building design and construction differ from residential building design and construction?

There are alot more codes to follow with commercial then residential

4. What factors influence the choice of commercial construction materials?
Cost, efficency, and time spent installing

5. How do sustainable design alternatives, such as a green roof, impact the environment and quality of life?

it helps clean the air and gives is a better look to the building 

Playing Card Efficiency

We were handed 14 cards to make an eight inch structure with a four inch base out of playing cards. Our goal was to have the most efficent structure of the three groups. My groups structure did not withstand any weight while testing, due to lack of balance. I believe that if we would have designed our base wider then it would not have been so weak and strengthend  the balance. While we were revising we realized the balance would become a problem, so me and John put cards in between the layers to help keep it from leaning even more. The revision did not help strengthen the balance enough to support the five pounds applied. Joel and Wade's design had a maximum design load of 10 pounds as did Mishia and Will's design.

3.1.2

1.    How do you achieve a balance between cost-saving measures, important features, and environmental responsibility when designing a residential structure?

By installing only the true needs of the owner.

2.    What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D architectural software rather than creating hand-produced plans?

The advantage is a more realistic view of the house that is more acurate to scale. The disadvantege is the cost of the programs and the complexity of the software

3.    Why are organizations such as LEED important?

 to improve the quality of a design

4.    When planning a project, how does the availability of public utilities impact the design?
It can limit the design by using building codes in the zoning areas

5.    What options are available for the management of wastewater from a building?
a good sewage system with at least 2% slope

6.    What are the important considerations when design a plumbing system?
To plan accordingly to the design of the house

7.    Why should a designer know about the different types of lighting and their applications?
to know how to install the outlets so the the power dosnt shut off

8.    What are the important considerations when designing an electrical system?
make outlets in places were they will be usefull

9.    What information is important when documenting the design of a building?
the building codes and customers wants

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